Academic success begins long before school
Before they start learning to read and write, nearly one in three children in Quebec enters kindergarten with vulnerabilities that could make the road ahead steeper. It can be their language skills, social skills, emotional development or other skills. This is why early intervention is critically important, and why many agencies supported by Centraide work...
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The Depot: food as a catalyst for change
In Montreal, one in five people faces food insecurity. The Depot Community Food Centre in NDG is tackling this challenge...
Breaking isolation through community participation: Ronnie’s story
Ronnie is 71. He lives alone in a 4 ½ in a peaceful corner of LaSalle he loves. “It’s quiet there, I like...
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...
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,...
Housing
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to...
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...
Montreal’s perfect storm: How Centraide is helping a city under pressure
By Mark Stachiew Centraide plays a crucial role in helping agencies address the increased complexity of needs faced by vulnerable...
Food Insecurity
Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families Despite the slowdown in inflation in 2025,...
Suzanne: From an empty stomach to a full class
Suzanne and her husband worked full-time jobs for their entire lives. Despite being fully employed, they were hit hard by...
L’Envol: Where young moms find new wings
At L’Envol, an agency that provides help to young mothers, every day starts with the same determination: to provide a...