The benefits of summer camps for young people
Summer camps are where lasting memories are made. But an often-overlooked aspect of these camps is the positive impact they have on the lives of youth who are fortunate enough to take part. In addition to experiencing the outdoors, on these summer adventures, campers are given the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Summer...
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Volunteering during a pandemic
Despite the pandemic, volunteers—who work every day in community agencies or directly with Centraide of Greater Montreal—have continued to show...
New ways to volunteer to meet the needs of vulnerable people
The pandemic has clearly not weakened our social fabric: in fact, it has only made us more close-knit. Certainly, we...
Generosity
What if everyone did just one small thing...? The holidays are a time of abundance, which also means an abundance...
Connecting is fundamental
Loretta found out about Centraide through a workplace campaign and has been a Leader Donor for 16 years now. “How...
Inspiring others to give back
“I’ve always set aside time for volunteering, but with Centraide, it has become a deeper part of my life.” “I...
At Carrefour Familial Hochelaga, Sébastien helps people excel
This agency helps families develop a sense of autonomy, and regain their self-esteem. “As soon as you put people in...
Five little things you can do to make the world a better place
Small actions can make a big difference. Find out which ones we recommend.Too many people think that in order to...
Childhood experiences lay the roots of a lifelong commitment
“It’s incredible to get home at night after spending three hours at an agency and receiving so much gratitude.”Francis is...
Four good reasons to be a volunteer
Everyone can help transform their community. Why not you? Every day, tens of thousands of volunteers are active throughout the...
Voluntering
We couldn't imagine a Greater Montreal without the support of volunteers! Why volunteer? When you volunteer, your good actions come...