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 it a lot,” he says. Without children or a partner, Ronnie sees his sister on occasion, and a few friends. The days often pass in silence, each much the same as the last. Then one...
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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...
Ricochet: A Shelter Focused on People
In the West Island of Montreal, away from major roads, in an old stone building by the Rivière des Prairies,...
Comité logement Rive-Sud: Supporting tenants during the housing crisis
Quebec is going through a housing crisis that is producing human tragedy. Vulnerable people in particular are struggling in the...
Fourchettes de l’Espoir: Necessary meals with a side of essential support for vulnerable families
Given the sharp increase in inflation, Fourchettes de l’Espoir welcomes many families in difficult circumstances. “We help many families who...
Homelessness
Given the housing crisis in Greater Montreal and the alarming increase in visible homelessness, Centraide is firmly committed to tackling...
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...