Centraide of Greater Montreal is an independent philanthropic organization founded in 1975 and managed by a voluntary board of directors which is representative of the community

What does Centraide do?

We raise money and invest it locally to break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion.

We support a network of dynamic agencies and projects that bring people together.

We invest according to each territory’s needs with the goal of improving quality of life.

In Greater Montreal, one out of seven people receives support from an agency in Centraide’s network.

Le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) reconnait l’apport essentiel des organismes communautaires à l’amélioration de la santé et du bien-être de la population, notamment par le biais du Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC). Ce programme s’adresse aux organismes communautaires dont la mission est d’œuvrer prioritairement en santé et services sociaux. Pour une présentation complète du programme, veuillez vous référer à la brochure Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (publiée par le MSSS).

Le PSOC est une contribution au financement des organismes communautaires en appui à la réalisation de leur mission globale. Il ne constitue donc qu’une des multiples sources de financement possible visant à répondre aux besoins identifiés. Ainsi, les organismes communautaires sont appelés à faire des démarches pour l’obtention de financement complémentaire auprès de la communauté, des partenaires, des bailleurs de fonds, etc. La contribution financière du PSOC versée à un organisme comprend notamment les montants nécessaires à son infrastructure de base (ex : local, secrétariat, communications, etc.) et l’accomplissement de sa mission (ex : salaires, organisation des services ou activités, représentation, etc.).

Le Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux (CISSS)  est responsable de la gestion du PSOC.

Le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS), les centres intégrés de santé et des services sociaux (CISSS), les centres intégrés universitaires de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) et le Centre régional de santé et de services sociaux (CRSSS) de la Baie-James reconnaissent l’apport essentiel des organismes communautaires au maintien et à l’amélioration de la santé et du bien-être de la population québécoise.

Cette brochure explique les objectifs du Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC) qui s’adresse aux organismes communautaires qui œuvrent en santé et services sociaux. Les organismes intéressés trouveront dans cette brochure les renseignements de base sur le PSOC. http://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-000190/

Profiles of Montréal boroughs are produced by a specialized team of Center city. Data obtained to produce these profiles are gathered notably from Statistics Canada. All information (in French) can be found in the dedicated section of the city's website: Montréal en statistiques. To consult the socio-demographic and economic profiles of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, click here.

Economic development commissioner

Thinking of investing in the borough? The economic development commissioner is there to lend a helping hand to stores, industries and service businesses with development plans, by smoothing the way in dealings with municipal officials throughout the process. Whether you’re interested in real estate, setting up a new business, or expanding, renovating or restoring existing facilities, let the commissioner guide you through the administrative formalities.

The commissioner is also responsible for municipal initiatives to support street sales, in conjunction with recognized merchants’ associations, and assists merchants who would like to form associations.

Développement économique
Direction de l’aménagement urbain et des services aux entreprises
5160, boulevard Décarie, Suite 600
Montréal (Québec) H3X 2H9
Telephone: 514 872-3897

Open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

With an intimate knowledge of local priorities, community foundations champion what matters most by directing grants, expertise, leadership, and other investments towards everything from shelter, education, and care for those in need, to the arts, environment and recreation.

We are the Canadian movement for community vitality together with 191 community foundations across the country. We are connected by a national network to help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work and play.

We launched the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaborative national effort seeded by the GovWe are a philanthropic movement working across sectors to help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient communities. For nearly 100 years, community foundations have been at the forefront of shaping our communities for the future.
We connect people with causes that inspire them. We animate civic engagement and dialogue. And we invest in talent, impact and innovation with a focus on tackling some of the most persistent social challenges facing our communities, our country and the world.

Our role is to act as a catalyst for the urgent and deep conversations that need to occur in our communities and engage in fostering a greater sense of belonging for all. As one of 191 community foundations you are part of that collective effort!

The Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale contributes to the social development and economic prosperity of Québec.

Volunteer action-   Support measures

Support measures

• Financial support program for government orientations on community action and volunteer action 
  The Fonds d’aide à l’action communautaire autonome (FAACA) (fund for independent community action) ensures financial assistance for organizations and umbrella organizations within the framework of the Financial support program for government orientations on community action and volunteer action:
  • Financial support for group advocacy organizations (French only)
  • Financial support for the mission of multisectorial organizations under SACAIS (French only)
• Financial Support Program for the overall mission of community development corporations (CDC) 
  This program is intended specifically for CDCs certified by the Table nationale des corporations de développement communautaire (CDC national roundtable) already receiving funding under the same program. 
• Social and Community Initiative Support Program
  The community and volunteer action component is aimed at supporting research, evaluation, training and pilot projects in the field of community and volunteer action.

For the purposes of this program, festivals and events are one-time activities that are held over a period of one to 30 days (maximum 10 days if on public property) within Montréal city limits.

Montréal is composed of 19 boroughs that hold specific powers. Each borough has its own budget. Each borough offers direct services to the population in areas including cleanliness of public places, maintenance, municipal road repair, distribution of drinking water, sports and cultural activities, local parks, social development and urban planning.