A better understanding of
current challenges
Every day, hundreds of thousands of people across Greater Montreal face challenges that compromise their well-being and dignity. Whether it’s housing, food security, homelessness, poverty, social exclusion or staying in school, these issues are interrelated and call for collective, sustainable responses. By supporting a network of more than 375 community agencies and projects, Centraide acts where needs are greatest to build an inclusive community free of poverty.
Poverty
Greater Montreal is home to the majority (60%) of Quebeckers living in poverty. How many people are in this situation?…
Social exclusion
Some population groups are more at risk of social exclusion than others. They may experience this exclusion Due to their:…
Homelessness
Given the housing crisis in Greater Montreal and the alarming increase in visible homelessness, Centraide is firmly committed to tackling…
Food Insecurity
Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families Despite the slowdown in inflation in 2025,…
Housing
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to…
School perseverance
Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in…
Mental health
Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our…
Populations reached
Groups most at risk of poverty
Not everyone has the same risk of poverty. Belonging to specific groups, such as a visible minority, as well as…
Newcomers
Settling in Greater Montreal: The realities and challenges Every year, Greater Montreal welcomes thousands of newcomers who arrive with the…
Women in situations of vulnerability
Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability, which can include poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult…
Growing old in Greater Montreal: Realities and barriers
In Greater Montreal, nearly one in six—or 770,000 people—is aged 65 and over. Around 104,000 are above the age of 85,…
Other pages will soon be available to present the realities experienced by young people, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and people with disabilities.
Blog
Read our blog articles for a better understanding of our actions on the ground, including current issues, testimonials and infographics.
Mental health
Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our…
Centre communautaire Radisson: A community space that gives a new perspective
At the Centre communautaire Radisson, community engagement is a daily practice designed by, for, and with people living with severe…
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…
Maison La Virevolte: Where everyone is treated like a neighbour
In the midst of families’ growing needs for housing, food, and parenting support, Maison La Virevolte has focused on prevention….
Concertation Saint-Léonard: Bringing energy to a neighbourhood in motion
Concertation Saint-Léonard (CSL) is one of 35 neighbourhood roundtables that Centraide of Greater Montreal supports through the Initiative montréalaise de…
Finding a home thanks to Passages: Fanny’s story
At age 35, Fanny lives in community supportive housing run by Passages, a Montreal agency that helps young women in…
Homelessness in the Plateau: Plein Milieu at the front line
An agency active in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Plein Milieu uses an approach based on compassion, harm reduction, and…
SAC Anjou: Nurturing independence while strengthening the social fabric
For over forty years, Service d’aide communautaire Anjou (SAC Anjou) has laid down deep roots in the life of its…