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Food Insecurity
Getting enough to eat: A daily struggle for too many people and families Despite the slowdown in inflation in 2025, food insecurity is still a major problem. As food aid requests reach record highs, community agencies are stepping up to respond to the emergency—and create sustainable solutions. Beneath the Calm, the Storm of Price Increases...
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Action Centre-Ville: breaking isolation and enriching the lives of seniors
In the heart of Montreal, many seniors face very real daily challenges such as financial insecurity, social isolation and even...
Au coeur de l’enfance: Weaving a safety net for vulnerable families
In the Saint-Laurent and Bordeaux-Cartierville areas of Montreal, many families face lives marked by precariousness, isolation, or various challenges. For...
The Jeux de l’entraide: When the next generation puts its talent at the service of the common good
On Thursday, November 7, National Bank’s offices hosted the second edition of the Jeux de l’entraide, an initiative led by...
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...
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...
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,...