In Côte-des-Neiges, the Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association (CDNBCA) supports English-speaking Black families and other marginalized groups by giving them tools to better cope with the challenges of daily life. Its Strengthening Families Initiatives (SFI) focus on empowerment and solidarity, with concrete programs to strengthen family connections and help them become self-sufficient.
- Strengthening Families Initiatives (SFI) focus on empowerment and solidarity, with concrete programs to strengthen family connections and help them become self-sufficient.
- Intervention Now (I-NOW) offers immediate, tailored support to young people in vulnerable situations.
- Community Access Support Services (CASS) connect families to essential resources, such as social services, schools, and healthcare professionals.
The impact is real, as over 800 families and young people are helped by CASS, nearly 500 families get tools from SFP workshops, and 148 at-risk youths are supported by I-NOW. A special initiative called SFP Buklod (the Tagalog word for “bond” or “union”) was also launched to meet the needs of Filipino families.
Not only do families benefit from these programs, but they also get actively involved in implementing solutions by sharing their experiences and shaping the initiatives that affect them.
A yearly graduation ceremony recognizes the success of parents and young people who have completed the SFP program. Families, partners and community members come together for this significant moment to celebrate everyone’s hard work and recognize the importance of collective support in transforming people’s lives.
A well-deserved recognition
Centraide of Greater Montreal recognized CDNBCA’s dedication with the 2025 Solidaires Social Transformation.This award goes to an agency whose initiatives have a structural and lasting impact on communities as they address the root causes of poverty and social exclusion.
The jury was struck by the effectiveness of CDNBCA’s grassroots approach, its ability to evaluate its impact, and its significant collaborations with schools and other partners. It also highlighted the essential contribution of the agency’s communication workshops to strengthen family ties and promote social inclusion.
1 out of 5 people receives our help.
5 out of 5 people benefit from it.
Let’s all lend a hand
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