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.
Récolte
Récolte (Harvest) is a social enterprise working to improve our local food systems and make them more sustainable. It supports agents of change with a variety of services. Among them: consultations on ecosystemic projects, accompaniment and guidance, and help for community mobilization. It was in fact a consultation initiative that led Foundation of Greater Montréal to call on Récolte. Operating from 2018 to 2020, Zero Hunger in Montréal led to a better overall understanding of the food security ecosystem in Montréal, thanks to knowledge sharing among the various actors, cooperation on joint actions and development of strategic roadmaps. What is…
Fonds hommage de la Fondation des victimes du 6 décembre contre la violence
The Fondation des victimes du 6 décembre contre la violence (December 6th Victims Foundation Against Violence) was created in 1993. A few years after the antifeminist attack at Montréal’s École polytechnique, victims’ family members and loved ones came together. Their goal is to support organizations combatting violence in our society, especially violence against women. In 2005, in order to ensure the continuation of its mission, the Fondation des victimes du 6 décembre contre la violence decided to create a memorial fund at the Foundation of Greater Montréal. The Fund’s assets are protected in perpetuity and will continue to grow, thanks…
Les Petits Renards : A community social pediatrics centre in Verdun
Les Petits Renards is a community social pediatrics centre operating in Verdun. It assists vulnerable families with the aim of helping every child develop their full potential. The center was founded in 2011, and is a certified member of the Fondation Dr Julien network. It pursues its mission using a systemic approach, working in concert with all the actors who care for children. It integrates health services, social services and educational activities in a warm and welcoming environment. In turn, this enables intervenors to act effectively on the stressors that can be toxic to children’s health. "Whatever their origin or…
Cirque Hors Piste
Cirque Hors Piste (CHP, literally ‘‘off-road" circus), an organization that is part of the social circus movement, offers an alternative and inclusive creative space for young people who are marginalized or at risk of exclusion. It utilizes the circus arts to offer them a pathway to personal development that includes both artistic and social guidance, helping them move forward and flourish as citizens. Social circus is an approach that has proved its worth over the years and is a part of the global movement of art for social change. Recognized as a unique centre for intervention, mobilization and innovation, CHP is…
La Dauphinelle
For more than 40 years, the Montréal shelter La Dauphinelle has provided assistance to women. It supports victims of conjugal violence and their children, helping them take back control over their lives. The organization’s mission has five components: to provide shelter, meals, safety, psychological support and social integration. La Dauphinelle’s approach is based on the independence of women. It is fundamental that they regain the autonomy they have lost, an autononmy that is fundamental to their lives. The shelter has a capacity of 24, with the possibility of stays of up to eight weeks. It is adaptable to families of…
La Halte du Coin
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned life upside down for many people who were already at risk. Individuals who were totally unprepared for the crisis suddenly found themselves without jobs and without a place to live. Aiming to support people experiencing homelessness, and help them reduce the impact of the pandemic on their health and their dignity, three organizations on Montreal’s South Shore, well-known in the field and with complementary strengths, have joined forces. Le Repas du Passant, Macadam Sud et l’Hébergement la Casa Bernard-Hubert have launched Halte du Coin. This shelter, which opened August 3, is one of a kind,…