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.
RAP Jeunesse
For more than 20 years, Rue Action PrĂ©vention, better known as RAP Jeunesse, has â through community action and street work, outreach and other projects â assisted teenagers, young adults and adults mainly from cultural communities and who are socially excluded, or individuals who do not use community, health and social services. RAP Jeunesseâs mission has evolved over time to adjust to the communityâs needs. It initially involved street work with youth between 12 and 25 years of age; now, Rue Action PrĂ©vention intervenes to help anyone 14 years and over, providing a range of services. It reaches out to youth…
Auberge Madeleine
Founded in 1983, Auberge Madeleine, located in the Plateau Mont-Royal district, has a mission to take in, house and support women 18 years of age and over who are on their own and homeless. Truly a place of refuge for women in difficulty, the Auberge has adopted a "low-barrier services" approach, welcoming all women who are experiencing homelessness, without the hurdle of admission criteria. The Auberge thus comes to the aid of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, the ones that face more discrimination than others, such as transgender or Indigenous women. The Auberge is open 24/7 and provides short…
KanienâkehĂĄ:ka OnkwawĂ©n:na RaotitiĂłhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC)
The KanienâkehĂĄ:ka OnkwawĂ©n:na RaotitiĂłhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC) was founded in 1978 in KahnawĂ :ke with the aim of preserving and enriching the KanienâkehĂĄ:ka (Mohawk) culture and language through cultural and educational activities. In particular, it offers exhibitions, workshops, and events open to all, a televised puppet show for young children, a library and a language immersion program. The Center is also working to collect, preserve and share the oral history of beadwork, as well as the photographic history of the Kanien'kehĂĄ:ka community. OherĂłkon Kahnawake and the KanienâkĂ©ha Talk Show Over the last few years, the Foundation of Greater MontrĂ©al has supported…
Fonds Fondation Grantham pour l'art et l'environnement
To hope is to dream of what is possible, wrote Ernst Bloch. It was with a blend of hospitality, boldness, collaboration and hope that the Grantham Foundation for the Arts and the Environment (GFAE) was created in 2018. Its mission is to foster a meshing of the visual arts and environmental issues. Through its four programs of creation, research, publishing and education, GFAE aims to create a heightened social consciousness that will lead to greater harmony among all living things, and enhance the well-being of the planet. "The Foundation of Greater MontrĂ©al plays an essential role in the life of…
Satellite
Founded in 1991, with its home base in Saint-Hyacinthe, Satellite is officially recognized in the region of Les Maskoutains for its work in preventing addiction in the community. The organization got its start thanks to a group of parent volunteers who cared deeply about this important issue. Using their own ideas and readings as a starting point, they organized several programs in primary schools. They subsequently contacted intervenors who specialized in prevention, which led to their group becoming a recognized community organization. Having forged a number of partnerships, and established its credibility as well as its relevance, Satellite now covers…
The Corey Koorosh Fazel Foundation Fund
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare but cruel neurodegenerative disorder, which deeply impacts the lives of those who suffer from it and their loved ones. After having lost him to this terrible illness, Corey Fazelâs family decided to create a donor-advised fund at FGM to honour his memory and give back to the community who supported him. The Corey Koorosh Fazel Foundation Fund aims to support those living with MSA and their families, fund research and promote awareness of the illness. Over the years since its creation, it has allowed the distribution of thousands of dollars towards this cause.…