Homelessness
Given the housing crisis in Greater Montreal and the alarming increase in visible homelessness, Centraide is firmly committed to tackling these two critical issues. For example, Centraide invited partners to the Together for Housing event to come up with sustainable solutions to this problem. Centraide also swiftly responded to the perfect storm of homelessness by...
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Women in situations of vulnerability
Women can face a plurality of situations of vulnerability, which can include poverty, violence, mental health problems, addiction, a difficult...
An asylum seeker who is changing things for the better in Saint-Michel neighbourhood
In May 2008, Mariana awoke to find herself in the hospital after being beaten violently by her husband, to the...
Shared celebrations
What Dalia, Marie, Max, Potisa and Naima are planning for the holidays We recently caught up with Dalia, Marie, Max, Potisa and Naima,...
An inspiring story of a mother and her child facing disability
In 2016, Sofia came to Quebec with the dream of settling in a new country and getting her equivalency in...
Social exclusion
Some population groups are more at risk of social exclusion than others. They may experience this exclusion Due to their:...
Finding a new purpose in life
After growing up and studying in Montreal, Potisa returned to Greece in the early 90s. She had several interesting jobs...
LGBTQIA2S+ communities at greater risk of discrimination and marginalization
While Quebec and Canada enjoy a good reputation on the international stage for their position on the rights and freedoms...
Leaving Honduras for a Better Life
Sometime in 2017, Wendy Raudales and her husband were in Honduras working at the business they had started a few...
CIVA’s Digital Transition
Adapted services just a click away Despite all the effort and change management involved, the Centre d’intégration à la vie...
Food Integration Baskets
Food as a way to integrate newcomers A big change that newcomers often face is at the grocery store. When...