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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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...