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.
Kiuna
Kiuna is a college featuring programs designed by and for Indigenous persons. The institution offers its students a framework for learning and a living environment that are geared to their cultural specificity, their social context and their interests. Kiuna’s goal is to democratize access to postsecondary education for individuals from the First Nations. The college is now recognized for its culturally adapted educational services. That is manifested in a unique environment where the programs, student services, human resources and teaching methods and material are based on Indigenous culture and traditions. Raising awareness among non-Indigenous people about the realities of First…
Fonds Diversité sexuelle Laurent McCutcheon
The Fonds Diversité sexuelle Laurent McCutcheon aims to support the activities of nonprofits working towards the well-being of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) communities. Mr. McCutcheon, who passed away in 2019, was an exceptional activist, having given four decades of his life to defend the interests, the rights, and most importantly the dignity of LGBT communities. The Foundation of Greater Montréal was honored by his trust when, en 2014, he decided to create the Fonds Diversité sexuelle Laurent McCutcheon fund at FGM. This fund is open to any person or organization wishing to support LGBT communities, most notably in…
Aide aux Trans du Québec (ATQ)
Aide aux Trans du Québec (ATQ)’s primary mission is to support individuals who are on the trans-identity spectrum and break down their isolation. This includes those who are culturally diverse. Since 1980, this Quebec organization has contributed to the well-being and personal and professional development of these individuals. It supports them before, during and after their transitioning process. ATQ helps them find fulfillment, while also promoting equality within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and in society in general. These interventions enable all involved to increase their participation in the social, cultural and economic life of our communities, both urban and rural. With…
Fonds Comité régional pour la protection des falaises-2
The Comité régional pour la protection des falaises (Regional Committee for the Protection of Cliffs) has been working since 2003 for the protection and eco-responsible use of use of a 16km² territory, endowed with ecological characteristics justifying its conservation , including and extending behind the escarpments of Piedmont, Prévost and Saint-Hippolyte. Born in 2003 from a grassroots initiative that brought together and mobilized local citizens, the Comité régional pour la protection des falaises renews its partnership with the Foundation of Greater Montréal in order to ensure the continuity of its operations. Visit the CRPF's website
AGIR Montréal
AGIR Montréal stands in French for "LGBTQIA+ Action for Immigrants and Refugees". It was created in 2008, during a collective dialogue among various members of the MultiMundo Coalition. That group of ethnic and racialized LGBTQIA+ organizations (and their allies) worked to address the issues faced by these communities. It was constituted as an association in 2009, and then as a not-for-profit organization in 2011. AGIR’s mission is to protect the legal, social and economic rights of migrants from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities (LGBTQIA+). This includes asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants and persons whose status is undetermined. It offers…
Centre africain de développement et d'entraide (CADE)
Created in 2001, the Centre africain de développement et d’entraide (African centre for development and mutual aid, or CADE) welcomes newcomers to Quebec, primarily those from Africa. It accompanies them through the process of integrating into Quebec and Canadian society. The Centre aims to guide and support these newcomers. It focuses on the seniors among them, but also young people and the population in general. CADE aims to establish closer ties between those already living in Quebec and those who have come here from elsewhere. Their overall objectiveis to combat racism and social inequality. The pandemic exacerbated a number of…