{"id":79849,"date":"2025-02-20T18:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?p=79849"},"modified":"2025-10-03T13:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:58:25","slug":"scama-an-exemplary-transformation-in-service-of-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/blog\/scama-an-exemplary-transformation-in-service-of-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"SCAMA: An Exemplary Transformation in Service of Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Laval, at the heart of the Chomedey neighborhood, an agency provides exceptional care for seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over 40 years, Centre<\/strong> SCAMA<\/strong> has been committed to supporting individuals aged 50 and over who are experiencing a loss of autonomy, helping them remain in their homes for as long as possible with dignity and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day, a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers opens its doors wide, welcoming seniors with warmth and compassion. More than just a service, SCAMA offers personalized, attentive support that respects each individual\u2019s pace and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More than just a service, SCAMA offers personalized, attentive support that respects each individual\u2019s pace and needs.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Meals on wheels, friendly calls and visits, transportation for medical appointments, social and recreational activities\u2014these initiatives are designed to combat isolation, promote autonomy, and provide a reassuring presence for those who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a constantly evolving Laval, SCAMA adapts and innovates, notably by developing projects that encourage the social participation of seniors from ethnocultural minorities. With a spirit of inclusion and respect, the agency forges connections and strengthens community ties, convinced that every senior deserves an active role in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond its services, SCAMA is a place of belonging\u2014where each person is welcomed with a smile and treated with care. A place where kindness guides every action, and where the team\u2019s expertise serves one shared goal: ensuring seniors receive the quality of life and support they deserve.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SCAMA recognized for its exemplary and inclusive management<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, Centraide of Greater Montreal awarded the Solidaires Management and Governance<\/strong> prize to SCAMA for its commitment to participatory and inclusive management. Over the past two years, the agency has undergone a major transformation, including a change in executive leadership and the complete renewal of its board of directors. This strategic shift has helped structure the agency, enhance employee recognition, and improve the quality of services offered to seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCAMA has fostered a more structured and motivating work environment. Through participatory management and annual objectives, the team\u2019s cohesion has strengthened, leading to better care for beneficiaries. This positive dynamic is felt by both employees and the seniors they support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Who better than its members to tell the story of the SCAMA Center?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 out of 5 people receives our help.
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Supporting a network of over 375 community agencies also means promoting an inclusive, poverty-free society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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