Did you know that 60% of Quebeckers who are in a situation of poverty live in Greater Montreal? But what does it mean to be in a situation of poverty?

Being in a situation of poverty means:

Not having enough money to meet your essential needs.
Example: Having to choose between eating and paying rent.

Living on a meagre budget with no buffer for unexpected expenses.
Example: Not having the money to repair your car or replace an essential appliance.

Worrying about the future, being under constant stress, and often suffering from isolation.
Exemple : vivre chaque jour avec l’angoisse des factures à venir, souvent dans la solitude.

Faced with this reality, Centraide of Greater Montreal has been committed to bringing people together and taking action for an inclusive Greater Montreal without poverty for over 50 years. Thanks to everyone’s collective generosity, we provide financial and other support to over 375 agencies and community projects that help over 800,000 vulnerable people in your community.

Our four areas of action

The agencies we support work in the following four main areas of action:

For young people’s present and future success

• A good start in life
• Ongoing positive academic and social outcomes
• A supportive family environment and guidance throughout all stages of life

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For decent living conditions

• Adequate and accessible housing
• Dependable food security
• Access and support for balanced mental health

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For inclusive communities

• Supportive communities that let everyone realize their full potential
• Recognition of the plurality of voices within communities
• Support and access to resources to break social isolation

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For a strong and cohesive social fabric

• Resilient communities
• People who are engaged in their communities
• Access to the necessary resources for community stakeholders

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The challenges facing vulnerable people in Greater Montreal

In these articles, you’ll read about the obstacles faced by vulnerable people in your community and how the agencies in our network provide them with essential support:

Testimonials from people who receive support

Delve into the stories of people who have found new hope thanks to support from agencies in our network:

Your generosity can transform lives

Your donation to Centraide of Greater Montreal allows the agencies in our network to keep offering hope and support to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people. If you can, please give now.

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