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 Montréal’s population. Here are some of their stories.
Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC)
The Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC) was founded in 1978 in Kahnawà:ke with the aim of preserving and enriching the Kanien’kehá: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'kehá:ka community. Oherókon Kahnawake and the Kanien’kéha Talk Show Over the last few years, the Foundation of Greater Montréal 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 Montréal 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 Fazel’s 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.…
Le Centre de pédiatrie sociale Laval
The Centre de pédiatrie sociale Laval (CPSL) contributes to the overall development of children and adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds who manifest health, developmental or socialization problems. Established in the heart of Laval in three locations (Place St-Martin, Chomedey and Pont-Viau), the organization provides activities and health care for young people from birth to the age of 14. It also works to promote the interests and defend the rights of children and their families. Clinic Day is at the core of the CPSL’s work. Intake, evaluation and follow-up of children are done in the presence of a doctor, a clinical assistant,…
Fonds Michelle-Rossignol du Centre du Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui
The Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui (CTD’A) has supported the creation, staging and dissemination of theater since 1968. Dedicated to homegrown theatre, it specializes in works from Quebec and French-speaking Canada. Michelle Rossignol headed CTD’A from 1989 to 1998, and most notably oversaw the theatre’s move to Saint-Denis street. This change helped cement its status as an institution. A major figure in Quebec’s cultural landscape, Ms. Rossignol also enjoyed an outstanding career in theatre, television and film. Following her death on May 18, 2020, her partner Jacques Desmarais made an exceptional philanthropic gesture, donating all of Ms. Rossignol’s assets to the…