Click here to discover Tissu social, a collection inspired by solidarity.
A guiding light for a future mom
Marie Sia arrived in Montreal in 2019 after leaving Guinea and transiting through Gatineau and then Toronto. At every step, she had to go it alone in often unstable situations on a quest to simply find a place in which she could feel safe and catch her breath. In 2024, an unexpected pregnancy upended her...
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Mental health
Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our...
Concertation Saint-Léonard: Bringing energy to a neighbourhood in motion
Concertation Saint-Léonard (CSL) is one of 35 neighbourhood roundtables that Centraide of Greater Montreal supports through the Initiative montréalaise de...
Finding a home thanks to Passages: Fanny’s story
At age 35, Fanny lives in community supportive housing run by Passages, a Montreal agency that helps young women in...
Homelessness in the Plateau: Plein Milieu at the front line
An agency active in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Plein Milieu uses an approach based on compassion, harm reduction, and...
SAC Anjou: Nurturing independence while strengthening the social fabric
For over forty years, Service d’aide communautaire Anjou (SAC Anjou) has laid down deep roots in the life of its...
Women’s experiences with vulnerability, poverty and social exclusion
The women you see below all turned to a community agency at a time when they were highly vulnerable—and in...
Housing
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to...
Women in situations of vulnerability
Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability, which can include poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult...
Facing winter’s harsh realities
Winter conditions can be particularly demanding for people who are already struggling. The cold and snow can exacerbate vulnerabilities and...
Four Short Videos to Understand Social Issues in Greater MontrealQuatre courtes vidéos pour comprendre les enjeux sociaux du Grand Montréal
Centraide partnered with CTV to produce a series of short videos that shed light on the social challenges facing Greater...
Collectivement Elles: supporting women in reclaiming power over their lives
In the Haut-Richelieu region, many women face significant challenges: isolation, food insecurity, domestic violence, or the difficulties that arise during...
How the “Centraide effect” shapes workplaces
Every fall, thousands of employees in Greater Montreal take action to raise money for Centraide. More than just simple fundraising...
