Holidays in the Red
A brief but powerful glimpse into the real experience of people in a situation of poverty While the holidays are usually a time of joy and celebration, they also cause financial stress for many families. We recently conducted a powerful experiment to raise awareness about the issues facing people living in poverty. A shock at...
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Homelessness in a perfect storm
People experiencing homelessness are being hit hard by the 5th COVID wave sweeping through Greater Montreal due to the Omicron...
Summer camps during the pandemic
Great news for young people and families in Greater Montreal: Summer camps reopened on June 28. This is a welcome...
A home that creates family ties
A pioneer in its field in Quebec that was founded in 1992, the Maison des Grands-Parents de Villeray fosters intergenerational...
J’me fais une place en garderie: An agency that strengthens the family fabric
Parents in Greater Montreal have had to adapt and get creative when it comes to caring for their children during...
How women are faring during Covid: Between inequality and vulnerability
While disparities already existed between men and women, the past year has created an even bigger gulf of inequality, as...
Supporting the homeless
In mid-March, when most of us began self-isolating at home for who knows how long, others had to scramble for...