Stories of hope and solidarity

The following stories highlight the challenges facing vulnerable people in our community as well as the invaluable work of our network’s 375 community agencies that provide them with essential support throughout the year.

Youth success

Finding her way, one homework assignment at a time 

Articles

August 11, 2025 •  By Centraide

Tiana was stressed and couldn’t get organized. She was able to regain control of her schoolwork and rebuild her self-confidence,…

Volunteering

Youth success

“Benado helped me feel confident again.”

Articles

October 31, 2024 •  By Centraide

At 26 years old, Magalie is now a manager at a furniture company, a position her younger self never thought…

Essential needs

Youth success

A fresh start to build a better life for her son

Testimonials

September 20, 2023 •  By Centraide

Dalia moved out of her family’s home and headed for Montreal when she was still a teenager. “I was 17…

Social inclusion

When your life careens off course: François’ journey

Articles

August 14, 2025 •  By Centraide

François is 59 years old. Today, he is living in transitional housing after a period of great instability and drug…

Social inclusion

Homelessness can happen to anyone: Patrick’s heart-wrenching story

Articles

June 30, 2025 •  By Centraide

In 2023, Patrick was 46 and working in construction. He shared his life with his partner of 22 years, Valérie….

Mental Health

Overcoming a path full of obstacles

Testimonials

August 28, 2023 •  By Centraide

Gustavo was a biology teacher in Colombia when he started receiving threats about remarks he supposedly made.   His safety, as…

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