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.
The Fonds Claude Leblanc
The Fonds Claude Leblanc is a donor-advised fund with a mission to provide community support in the areas of the arts, education, health and social involvement. Mr. Leblanc explains his desire to give back to the community through his Fund: "In today's world, the success of any society cannot only rest on public initiatives or budgets. I had the opportunity to participate in many philanthropic organizations and I discovered their importance as part of a healthy and well-balanced society. Having been privileged by dedicated parents and an interesting career, my family and I now wish to support projects and organizations…
The 2023 Montreal Climate Summit
The 2nd edition of the Montreal Climate Summit will take place on May 9 and 10, 2023, at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. This great annual gathering aims to accelerate climate action in our city as we look ahead to 2030. It will also be an occasion to discuss the progress we have made since the first Summit in 2022. In response to the popularity of the event within civil society last year, this edition will be even more ambitious and propose a strong and diverse program built in collaboration with about twenty key partners. New, wide-ranging…
GRAME : Groupe de recommandations et d’actions pour un meilleur environnement
GRAME is an organization that works to build resilient communities in healthy and sustainable environments. It works with citizens, communities and other organizations, as well as with governments. It acts on the ground, using education and awareness-raising programs, and putting forward recommendations. Through its Collective Fund for Climate and Ecological Transition, FGM supported greening projects involving residents in two disadvantaged areas. Participatory integrated greening in Lachine GRAME’s participatory integrated greening project (Verdissement intégré participatif, or VIP) aims to initiate collaborative action to reduce the effect of heat islands in the eastern part of the borough of Lachine. The first VIP project,…
The Fonds Amélie Champagne
The mission of the Fonds Amélie Champagne is to support Lyme disease patients and their families, as well as individuals suffering from psychological distress and their families. Amélie's father and creator of the Fund, Mr. Alain Champagne, explains its purpose in his own words: A fund to push forward science and the access to care We are creating this fund in order to honour the memory of our beaming Amélie, who took her own life in September of 2022. Amélie had been suffering through the obstacle course that ultimately led her to a belatedly confirmed diagnosis, even as Lyme disease…
Polliflora and its Opération: Gardiens des pollinisateurs
In 2022, the Polliflora Solidarity Cooperative (formerly known as Miel Montréal) launched Opération: Gardiens des pollinisateurs (GDP). Its goal? To create new biodiversity hubs. Each hub will include a pedestrian network and gardens for a total of 1,000 m2 of ecological development. The initiative was implemented thanks in large part to FGM’s support. Full of fun and informative displays and urban furniture, Opération: GDP’s first showcase garden is located in Lady-Alys-Robi Park. It is intended to be a dynamic and accessible environment that brings people together in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood. It is also a centre for activities that raise awareness about…
The Foire Santé in Montreal North
For close to 15 years, the Foire Santé has aimed to meet the mental and physical wellness needs of the population of Montreal North and surrounding areas. During a day at the Fair, more than 100 health care professionals answer questions on issues of concern to the participants, who are of all ages and from all backgrounds. In addition to French, services are provided in Creole, Spanish, Italian and English. Prevention is at the heart of this event, and advice on healthy lifestyle habits, referrals and other resources are offered to all, in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to…