Making the fight against poverty a true social project
As part of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, it is important to remember that nearly 1.2 million Quebecers are living in poverty, half of whom live in the Greater Montreal area. Donor support will be crucial in the coming months as the pandemic and its social impacts continue to...
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Integrate into society and get through hard times
Before finding the Val-Martin Community Center, Chihab, originally from Morocco, struggled to fit in. With the support of the centre,...
Back-to-school budget challenge for families
Managing the back-to-school budget is a big challenge for some families. Their concern is legitimate, especially since some financial supports,...
Another new school year under the cloud of the pandemic
Reports from Montreal Hooked on School, a close partner of Centraide of Greater Montreal, clearly show that the pandemic has...
A day camp to support the integration of newcomers
Moving to a new country introduces many challenges. One obstacle is the language barrier, which interferes with both academic and...
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...
Keeping kids in school during a pandemic
School closures, alternate-day attendance in high schools, and the many upheavals brought about by the pandemic over the past year...
Back to school
A return to school like no other… and one that is more difficult for vulnerable youth It’s back to class...
School perseverance
Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in...
Once homeless, Samuel now has dreams of his own
“I lived in one place after the other, worked one job after another, and I’m proud to say that today...
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...