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.
Fonds Écomusée de la maison du fier monde
The Écomusée du fier monde is both a history museum and a citizens’ museum. It was founded in the early 1980s, in Montreal’s Centre-Sud district. Part of the new museology movement, the establishment of the organization was also closely tied to an emerging community movement. In 1996, the Écomusée du fier monde obtained museum accreditation from the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. It was thus recognized officially as museum. It took up residence in the former Généreux Bathhouse, on Atateken Street, under an emphyteutic lease with the City of Montreal. The Écomusée’s mission is to highlight…