Stories that inspire
The Foundation of Greater Montréal supports hundreds of community organizations in every sector. Their work enhances the well-being of the entire community, including that of its most vulnerable individuals. All our gratitude goes out to the men and women who work day in and day out to bring a better quality of life to all.
Our thanks go as well to FGM donors and fund creators, whose philanthropic efforts bring to life the values they embody: solidarity, generosity and community engagement. It is through their commitment that the Foundation and its partner organizations can have a real impact on the well-being of Greater MontrĂ©alâs population. Here are some of their stories.
Service dâaide Ă lâemploi de lâEst
Created in 1983, the Service dâaide Ă lâemploi de lâEst (SAEE) is a non-profit organization that aims to make individuals more employable. Situated in the East End of Montreal, it offers its services to the entire Greater Montreal community. It works with individuals who are unemployed or whose employment status is precarious, workers who are seeking new challenges or a career change, and businesses. Its clientele is mainly youth, racialized communities, individuals living below the poverty line and those with a criminal past, who are seeking employment. Their "Garder le cap" (Stay the course) project, which was the recipient of aâŠ
Centre communautaire multi-ethnique de Montréal-Nord
The Centre communautaire multi-ethnique de MontrĂ©al-Nord fosters comprehension, dialogue and rapprochement between members of the cultural communities and those who populate their new home. In particular, it offers food aid services, translation, francization classes, and participation for its members in sociocultural activities. It offers services to adults, but also encourages young people to get more involved in community activities, and works as well to help break down the isolation of Montreal Northâs seniors. Seeing vulnerable individuals and families facing growing needs during the pandemic, the Centre submitted a project proposal in phase 2 of the ECSF. The project was fundedâŠ
COVID-19 CĂŽte-des-Neiges Local Action Plan
The CĂŽte-des-Neiges borough remained a hotspot for outbreaks, as measured by the Direction rĂ©gionale de santĂ© publiqueâs monitoring of COVID-19 by area in 2020. The Snowdon sector was especially hard hit by the pandemic, in addition to having a large proportion of individuals receiving food aid, and individuals with low incomes. The neighbourhood is, to a greater extent than many others, a place where new arrivals to Montreal make a home for themselves. These individuals sometimes have a limited grasp of the two official languages, which can make it challenging to transmit information to them via institutional communication networks. OnâŠ
Habilitas Foundation
Habilitas is a Montreal foundation that dreams of a world where physical disabilities are no longer a source of problems. The Foundation raises funds for several service providers (including the Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre, Camp Massawippi, and the Action Centre) in order to make sure that individuals of all ages living with a physical disability receive the best possible rehabilitation. The Habilitas Foundationâs mission is to optimize its clientsâ quality of life, while accompanying them in the realization of their full potential. In 2020, the Habilitas Foundation was funded by several fund creators, such as the Fonds Fondation Paul-A. Fournier, theâŠ
Dans la rue
Founded in 1988, Dans la rue comes to the aid of youth who are homeless or in precarious situations. The causes and day-to-day realities of youth homelessness are different from those of adult homelessness; and so different solutions are needed. With dedication, empathy and respect, the organization tends to their immediate needs and works with them so that they can acquire the competencies and resources they need in order to live fuller and more autonomous lives. In practice, that means offering services like the Bunker, a secure emergency shelter for men and women, open every night; la Roulotte, a mobileâŠ
Marie-Vincent Foundation
The Marie-Vincent Foundation wants to build a world free of sexual violence towards children and adolescents. To get there, it plays a role in developing a protective community that works to prevent sexual violence and to ensure the optimal development of all youth, including those who have been victims of sexual violence, and children presenting problematic sexual behaviour. As well as being active in prevention and education, the Marie-Vincent Foundation helps children and young victims of sexual violence and their families get through their ordeal by providing specialized services that are effective and adapted to the needs of each individual.âŠ