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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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...
Feeding Greater Montreal : Keeping people fed during the crisis
While many people are using their extra time at home to cook, many more wonder how they are going to...
Finding sustenance from food… and family
Darquis lives in a food desert. He goes to a Centraide-supported agency to eat better and spend time with his...
Finding a new family at the Baobab Familial
When I come here, I feel replenished with strength. Now that I come to Baobab Familial, this is my family....
Food Co-ops set up on campus
Co-operatives help students eat healthy, on a budget.It’s estimated that about 40% of Montrealers don’t have access to fresh fruits...
Understanding the phrase “the working poor”
I honestly don’t know where my children and I would have been if it hadn’t been for Centraide.I was making...
A dream comes true
“Once you accept your situation, you can get help and move forward.” “My financial problems were overwhelming. They were all...
Providing essential services to people like Suzanne
“When I came to, there were a lot of after-effects.”Suzanne grew up in a violent home environment. She started drinking...
Thanks to Centraide, Dounia has a home where she can feel safe
“I was really worried about ending up on the street.” An agency whose mission is to help the most disadvantaged...