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Emergency support for vulnerable people In March 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Fund was created to help community agencies implement exceptional measures to assist isolated and vulnerable people hit hard by the health crisis. The fund was made possible thanks to donations from businesses, organizations and unions, foundations, municipalities and boroughs,...

A support to adapt and increase frontline services The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350-million investment from the Government of Canada allocated through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to help vulnerable populations manage the impacts of COVID-19. The objective was to help agencies adapt and increase front-line...

A $400 MILLION INVESTMENT From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, community service organizations, including charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies, across Canada have shown impressive stamina and creativity in their response to the diverse and increasingly challenging needs of their communities.   The Government of Canada delivered the Community Services...

Psychosocial, academic, and technological support for youth The Youth Project was initiated in April 2020 in response to school closures, which increased risks for isolated and marginalized youth, particularly the risk of dropping out of school. The project was made possible thanks to the financial support provided by the Lucie...

This directory presents all the community agencies that receive financial support from Centraide to take action against poverty and exclusion in the neighbourhoods, towns, and villages of Greater Montreal. To find agencies sort by name, territory, or area of activity or enter a postal code to list community agencies according...

Demand for volunteers is high, and agencies are constantly looking for people who are eager to help their community. Where do I start? To get the most out of your volunteer experience, it’s important to choose a cause that is close to your heart and within your comfort zone, such...

In a context of labour shortages, a lack of office space, and rising costs amid an abundance of innovative projects, Centraide, which is always attuned to the needs of agencies, aims to support their efforts to share resources. In spring 2023, Centraide brought together community stakeholders to create the webinar...

Welcome to our media section! Would you like to know more about what we do and what we’ve achieved? Do you want our perspective on current issues? Read our latest news releases, opinion letters, and media reports. This section includes tools for the media as well. For all interview requests...

Special COVID-19 release Launched in the midst of a health crisis, the COVID-19 release of our innovative mapping tool provides a sociodemographic profile of our neighbourhoods, cities and towns. It also emphasizes food security agencies, which have seen a sharp rise in demand since the crisis started. By providing a...

Forward-thinking and daring, the volunteer members on the Board of Directors determine the overall direction for Centraide of Greater Montreal. Responsibility, integrity, and transparency guide their deliberation and decision-making process. Chairmanship of the Board of Directors Committee Members of the Board of Directors Committee *Member of the executive committee Committees...

We are very proud and excited to present our first Theory of Change (TOC), which will serve as a blueprint toward transformative impact.  Every member of our team and many volunteers made valuable contributions to the TOC. We merged our ideas, expertise and passions to create a shared vision of...

Since fall 2022, Centraide of Greater Montreal has been surveying Quebeckers twice a year to take stock of their concerns about their financial situation and track changes in these concerns over time. Third survey High levels* of financial anxiety are more widespread among certain groups. People who are unemployed (71%)...

Planned giving donors are people who not only contribute to the annual campaign but also support Centraide’s mission over the long term, for example, by leaving a gift in their will, donating a life insurance policy, or creating an endowment fund. Once realized, these valuable contributions are then invested in...

To make the greatest possible impact on the lives of vulnerable people, we must prioritize actions and identify the agencies best suited to carry them out. Moving into the future: Find out about our goals for 2023-2024. Forge links within the community Forge links within the community Every community is...

We work in concert with the largest companies and organizations in Greater Montreal, as well as their unions and employees, to create fundraising campaigns and win-win experiences. These collaborations result in positive benefits for all those involved, including organizations, donors, and Centraide. The remarkable commitment of companies, organizations, and their...

Monday, May 15, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participant's Guide: Optimize your experience To get the most out of the Together for Housing event, download the Participant's Guide. With essential information on the day's goals, the housing situation in Greater Montreal, and other useful resources, this guide will help...

As leaders from a variety of business sectors, Campaign Cabinet volunteers enlist the collaboration of companies and organizations in Greater Montreal. Each member of the cabinet is responsible for a specific sector and leads his or her own team of volunteers. 2023 Campaign Co-Chairs 2023 Campaign Cabinet Members The campaign...

As committed and influential philanthropists, the volunteers of the Major Donors cabinet are the driving force behind the Major Donations campaign. Each member of the cabinet leads a team of volunteers. Chair of the cabinet Alain B. Auclair's Team Grégoire Baillargeon's Team Mary-Dailey Desmarais' Team Laurent Ferreira's Team Norman Hébert,...