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Donation offer from community groups for the Haitian Asylum Seekers

Donation offer from community groups for the Haitian Asylum Seekers

 

The Information and Referral Centre of Greater montreal (IRCGM) updates the information concerning the management of donations for Haitian Asylum Seekers.

The Maison de la Famille La Parenthèse in Repentigny

The Maison de la Famille La Parenthèse in Repentigny

If you are a parent residing in the MRC de L’Assomption, there is a community resource that helps families. It’s the Maison de la Famille La Parenthèse, located in Repentigny. Their mission is to help parents in their role, while promoting the development of parental abilities.

 

The Directory of Food Resources for Low Income People of Greater Montréal is now available !

The Directory of Food Resources for Low Income People of Greater Montréal is now available !
IRCGM is proud to announce that the new edition of the Directory of Food Resources for Low Income People of Greater Montréal is now available. This Directory is a very useful tool for citizens and for social counsellors but also for organizations who help people in need.

Residents progressively return home, following strict safety rules

by: Ville de Montréal
Residents progressively return home, following strict safety rules

Communication from the Ville de Montréal - For immediate release

Water levels recede for the Rivière des Prairies and the Lac des Deux-Montagnes

Residents progressively return home, following strict safety rules 

211 is implemented in the MRC de L'Assomption

211 is implemented in the MRC de L'Assomption
The good news of the day ! The implementation of the 211 for all citizens, young people and older people, is now a reality at the MRC de L'Assomption. If we are a senior, a parent, a caretaker, a newcomer, there is a moment when our life situation topples over without any previous signs ; the death of a loved one, divorce, health problems, lost of employement, feelings of isolation. In these cases, it is good to know that social and community resources are available to help us in times of need. The 211 service is the tool to do so.

Celebrating Welcome Mission Hall !

Celebrating Welcome Mission Hall !
The Gazette ran a great story on March 31 on the role and the history of Welcome Mission Hall/Mission Bon Accueil. An organization of any kind, but especially an organization that helps low-income and homeless people for the last 125 years, that should be celebrated ! Their resilience to continue their mission over the years is highly commandable. Great job, Mission Hall !

211-Day

211-Day
The Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) and Centraide of Greater Montréal are proud to highlight 211-Day, especially since the implementation of a 211 service took a major step forward in the Greater Montréal area in 2016, by launching its first service in Laval.

Laval’s Seniors and 211

by: Marie Vaillant
Laval’s Seniors and 211
Because of the leadership of Laval authorities, 211, including its telephone service, will become a reality in the coming months. First city in the Greater Montreal to provide its citizen this service, their innovative approach is totally commendable. Bravo!

Come and celebrate our 60 th anniversary!

by: Marie Vaillant
Come and celebrate our 60 th anniversary!
Wednesday, October 19 2016, will be held a Cocktail Reception celebrating Information and Referral Centre of Greater Montreal, IRCGM’s 60th anniversary. This event will take place at the Salon 1861, between 5 and 7 P.M., in the presence of people from community services, political and artistic personalities.

Everything you need to know on Community Services for Homeless People!

by: Marie Vaillant
Everything you need to know on Community Services for Homeless People!
If you are a social field counsellor, a community service worker, a civil servant working in a municipality, there comes a time when it is necessary to guide citizens, caregivers and homeless people towards services that can help them.
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