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Academic success begins long before school
Before they start learning to read and write, nearly one in three children in Quebec enters kindergarten with vulnerabilities that could make the road ahead steeper. It can be their language skills, social skills, emotional development or other skills. This is why early intervention is critically important, and why many agencies supported by Centraide work...
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2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Despite progress, challenges still exist Greater Montreal is a place of diverse identities, realities and life experiences. But despite decades...
People living with disabilities
Disability affects a large and growing share of the population. In 2022, more than one in five people aged 15...
The Depot: food as a catalyst for change
In Montreal, one in five people faces food insecurity. The Depot Community Food Centre in NDG is tackling this challenge...
“The Centre communautaire Radisson is my second home”: Éveline Claire’s story
When Éveline Claire came to Quebec in 2012, she had big dreams. A medical microbiologist by trade, she immigrated here...
“A gift will can be an act of love. An act of recognition. An act of hope.”
When Pierre Charbonneau looks back on his career, philanthropy is a discreet but constant connecting thread. He didn’t learn it at school...
An apartment that finally makes it possible to be yourself
For Iraveen, a resident in the housing program at Passages, having her own apartment marks an important moment in her...
“I grew up in a family where supporting the community was non-negotiable.”
A Legacy Rooted in Generosity For Sandy Rose, giving back has always been a natural part of life — a...
Centre communautaire Radisson: A community space that gives a new perspective
At the Centre communautaire Radisson, community engagement is a daily practice designed by, for, and with people living with severe...
Breaking isolation through community participation: Ronnie’s story
Ronnie is 71. He lives alone in a 4 ½ in a peaceful corner of LaSalle he loves. “It’s quiet there, I like...
Maison La Virevolte: Where everyone is treated like a neighbour
In the midst of families’ growing needs for housing, food, and parenting support, Maison La Virevolte has focused on prevention....
Mental health
Just like physical health, mental health is a key part of our overall well-being. It is greatly influenced by our...
Concertation Saint-Léonard: Bringing energy to a neighbourhood in motion
Concertation Saint-Léonard (CSL) is one of 35 neighbourhood roundtables that Centraide of Greater Montreal supports through the Initiative montréalaise de...