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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J’me fais une place en garderie: An agency that strengthens the family fabric
Parents in Greater Montreal have had to adapt and get creative when it comes to caring for their children during...
How women are faring during Covid: Between inequality and vulnerability
While disparities already existed between men and women, the past year has created an even bigger gulf of inequality, as...
Black history month
February has officially been Black History Month for 25 years now. Every year, we use this month to highlight how Black communities...
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...
The Baobab Familial: a variety of family support services
“We see a lot of little victories, here: children who start to speak French, to socialize, who enter the school...
Overcoming a painful past and help others
“In my culture it remains taboo to ask for help, because it’s seen as a personal failure.” When Atiya experienced...
Build on difference to have a healthy society
Parrainage civique du Haut-Richelieu has a direct impact on the marginalized people.Difference is recognized as a kind of social wealth...
La Maisonnée and Nasim, a story of help and sharing
“I really think everything I’ve been able to accomplish is thanks to all the help I got.”When she first arrived...
Helping consumers who are living through difficult periods
The strategies used by Option consommateurs aim at the autonomy of individuals.Option consommateurs has been working for nearly 35 years...
Meet Caroline, Executive Director of Corporation L’Espoir
Every day, Caroline and her team move mountains for the people they help. Thanks to Caroline’s drive and dedication, the...