{"id":60315,"date":"2023-08-28T09:04:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T13:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?p=60315"},"modified":"2024-04-08T14:48:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T18:48:27","slug":"getting-involved-in-your-community-to-feel-less-isolated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/blog\/getting-involved-in-your-community-to-feel-less-isolated\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting involved in your community to feel less isolated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the mother of a young adult, Natacha<\/strong> didn\u2019t think that the activities at La Maison des Familles<\/strong> were for her. However, she realized that the agency welcomes all kinds of families and not just those with young children. Johanna, an intervention worker from the Citoyen-Relais project,<\/strong> invited her to join the activities since Natacha had just moved into the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indeed, there are times when Natacha also needs help because she carries a heavy mental burden. She has her own illness preventing her from working, and she supports her mother through chemotherapy treatments, all while being the mother of a young adult who still lives with her. Her involvement in La Maison des Familles and the Citoyen-Relais project lets her take her mind off all of life\u2019s tasks and problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2017, Johanna has seen clear progress in Natacha, who has developed greater self-confidence and a sense of belonging to the neighbourhood. She has embraced the resources available to her and is able to refer others to them as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI like coming to La Maison des Familles once a week or every 10 days. That pace is good for me. Sometimes I come when they need me or when I need them too.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n
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As a citizen organizer, Natacha is part of an intergenerational and diverse group, both culturally and socioeconomically. The project is collectively led by a youth agency (PITREM), a family agency (La Maison des familles de Mercier-Est), and a seniors\u2019 agency (Le Chez-Nous de Mercier-Est). This diverse combination lets them reach all population groups and build connections between them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eight to ten people are trained each year for the same role as Natacha. Year after year, more citizen organizers are added to their ranks to create a strong safety and solidarity net within the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re like a walking information booth that goes around to the residents of Mercier-Est if they need it. The project is great! It makes our neighbourhood a community. Community is a foundation that helps those who really need it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch Natacha’s testimony<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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1 out of 5 people receives our help.
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