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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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...
Denise Major: A Key Volunteer at Maison d’Entraide
Supported by Centraide for over 25 years, the Maison d’Entraide Saint-Paul et Émard improves the living conditions of low-income residents...
Resto Plateau: Where reinvention bears great fruit
While some come to eat, others stay to learn a trade. This is the two-fold mission of Resto Plateau, a...
