Finding her way, one homework assignment at a time
Tiana was stressed and couldn’t get organized. She was able to regain control of her schoolwork and rebuild her self-confidence, thanks to the support of a community agency. Tiana is 16. She is a bright, disciplined and motivated student. Sec IV (Grade 10) is smooth sailing for her. But it wasn’t always so. “I was anxious....
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Poverty
Greater Montreal is home to the majority (60%) of Quebeckers living in poverty. How many people are in this situation?...
When vulnerable children go back to school: 5 questions about their specific challenges and obstacles
Back to school is always filled with many emotions—for students and parents alike! The new school year holds the promise...
The Depot: in the heart of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for over three decades
Centraide and The Depot Community Food Centre have been working together since 1986, when the NDG Community Council created The...
Test your knowledge of housing
The housing crisis currently gripping Greater Montreal is impacting thousands. It is exacerbating the vulnerability of more and more people...
50 years of food security
Centraide grows generosity Over the past fifty years, Greater Montreal has been the seedbed for different food security innovations—such as...
Test your knowledge of poverty
Living in a situation of poverty means not having money to meet your basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing...
Growing the hope of a better life
Max discovered the Nouvelle-Ère Pie-X Community Garden, a project by Enfant d’abord, while waiting for his first work permit in...
A fresh start to build a better life for her son
Dalia moved out of her family’s home and headed for Montreal when she was still a teenager. “I was 17...
Fighting to keep your home
Naima’s first notice came in winter 2019 after a neighbouring apartment was damaged by a fire. Naima’s family had to...
Back-to-school season presents many challenges for vulnerable populations
As the school year approaches, vulnerable people and families in the Greater Montreal area face multiple stressors: inflation, kids falling...