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Annick Guérard and Charles Emond join their voices in an appeal for generosity
With so many people in Greater Montreal facing precarious circumstances, Centraide's 2025 campaign co-chairs, Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer at Transat, and Charles Emond, President and Chief Executive Officer at La Caisse, are making a heartfelt plea for generosity. They want to convey the message that together, through concrete action, we can change...
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7 strategies to give kids the best possible start
For Early Childhood Week, we are voicing our strong support for our partners who strive to make early childhood a...
A 52nd campaign marked by solidarity
On Wednesday, October 8, Centraide of Greater Montreal launched its 52nd annual campaign. Commitment and solidarity were the order of the day!...
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,...
“Here, we’re not gray, we’re alive”: the lives of seniors at the SCAMA Center
Andrée found that time was passing slowly at home with her husband. “Apart from watching TV or calling a friend...
Food Insecurity
Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families Despite the slowdown in inflation in 2025,...
Newcomers
Settling in Greater Montreal: The realities and challenges Every year, Greater Montreal welcomes thousands of newcomers who arrive with the...
School perseverance
Youth success is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Greater Montreal. It is also an important tool in...
When your life careens off course: François’ journey
François is 59 years old. Today, he is living in transitional housing after a period of great instability and drug...
Finding her way, one homework assignment at a time
Tiana was stressed and couldn’t get organized. She was able to regain control of her schoolwork and rebuild her self-confidence,...
Summer camps: a springboard for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Sometimes, a few days in the woods is all that’s needed to change one’s trajectory At the age of 11,...
Homelessness can happen to anyone: Patrick’s heart-wrenching story
In 2023, Patrick was 46 and working in construction. He shared his life with his partner of 22 years, Valérie....
Housing
Greater Montreal is grappling with a severe housing crisis. Zoom in on the situation How much does it cost to...