Our Strategies
- Fostering Early Childhood Development
- Supporting Parents and Families
- Encouraging Academic Perseverance
- Preventing Homelessness
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Young people are more likely to thrive when they have access to a supportive environment where they can develop their skills, build meaningful connections, and receive guidance in their daily lives. With this goal in mind, the Centre de la Famille St-Pie offers the Occupons nos jeunes program.
Every Monday after school, participants take part in cooking workshops as well as homework and tutoring sessions. In addition to promoting academic perseverance and helping youth develop culinary skills, the program serves as a vital safety net by providing a positive gathering place for young people in a region where opportunities for connection are limited. In 2025–2026, 24 different teenagers participated in 70 workshops, representing more than 200 hours of activities.
Centre de la Famille St-Pie, Saint-Pie, Maskoutains RCM
Adolescence is a time of learning, challenges, and discovery. By providing a stimulating and safe environment, the Maison des jeunes (MDJ) des Quatre Fenêtres helps young people develop their autonomy, critical thinking skills, and sense of community involvement.
Through its programs, guidance and meaningful presence in the lives of adolescents, the organization helps young people develop the personal and social skills essential to their success. Over the past year, 416 youth attended the MDJ, finding a place where they are listened to, supported and encouraged to become active, responsible citizens and, above all, to respect themselves, others and their environment.
Maison des jeunes des Quatre Fenêtres, Mont-Saint-Hilaire and Beloeil, Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
Provide the Basics
Our Strategies
- Ensure food security and adequate clothing
- Facilitate access to suitable housing
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When a young person is going through a period of crisis or instability, access to safe housing and a secure environment is essential. L’Auberge du cœur Le Baluchon provides temporary accommodation and personalized support to youth aged 12 to 23 who are facing personal, family, social, or academic challenges. Le Baluchon also offers supervised apartments for young people aged 16 to 23 who need a helping hand to improve their situation and develop greater independence.
Over the past year, 77 young people stayed at the agency. Beyond meeting their basic needs, Le Baluchon supports them in their personal efforts and works closely with their families, helping them regain the stability they need to move forward and build a brighter future.
Auberge du coeur Le Baluchon, Saint-Hyacinthe, Maskoutains RCM
Every week, many individuals and families across the Acton RCM rely on the Centre de bénévolat d’Acton Vale to access nutritious meals. In 2025–2026, its Meals on Wheels program delivered 17,019 meals to adults and children throughout the region.
Through its Cantine pour tous initiative, the Centre also provided healthy, affordable meals to children, particularly those facing vulnerable circumstances, in four schools across the RCM, for a total of 13,788 meals.
Centre de bénévolat d’Acton Vale, Acton Vale, Acton RCM
Our Strategies
- Break the Isolation of Seniors
- Promote Inclusion of People with Disabilities
- Support Workers in Difficulty through the FTQ Social Delegates Network in Montérégie
- Assist Individuals in Crisis, Difficulty, or with Mental Health Issues
- Support the Integration of Immigrants and Refugees
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Men experiencing relationship difficulties or at risk of engaging in violent behaviour often face isolation, which can make the process of change even more challenging. By providing a safe, non-judgmental space for discussion and support, Maison Le Passeur helps them break this isolation while developing healthier relationships with those around them.
Through its intervention groups, participants are supported in recognizing their behaviours, developing empathy, and identifying practical solutions to the challenges they face. Over the past year, three intervention groups were offered, recording a total of 362 attendances.
Maison Le Passeur, Sorel-Tracy, Pierre-De Saurel RCM
Friendship and a sense of belonging play a vital role in the well-being and social inclusion of people living with an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or mental health challenges. Through its matching programs, Parrainage civique des MRC d’Acton et des Maskoutains creates meaningful connections that help reduce isolation and encourage social participation.
In 2025–2026, the organization supported 61 mentees in their journey toward community integration. Thanks to the commitment of its volunteer mentors, 2,492 hours of one-on-one matching were completed, fostering friendships, mutual support, and trusting relationships that enrich the daily lives of those involved.
Parrainage civique des MRC d’Acton et des Maskoutains, Saint-Hyacinthe, Maskoutains RCM
Creating welcoming living environments
Together, let’s build inclusive and vibrant communities!
Our Strategies
- Encourage volunteer action
- Strengthen the skills and leadership of frontline organizations
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Across the Richelieu-Yamaska region, more than 5,000 volunteers involved with our affiliated agencies contributed 262,989 hours of volunteer service.
Thanks to the many volunteer programs offered by our 60 partner organizations and the impressive generosity of our volunteers, the community receives invaluable support that enables it to assist the most vulnerable.
Having access to a welcoming and inclusive environment can make a world of difference for people living with mental health challenges. By providing a space where individuals can build relationships, participate in activities, and thrive at their own pace, L’Alternative en santé mentale L’Autre Versant helps reduce isolation and strengthen its members’ sense of belonging.
In 2025–2026, more than 200 members took part in the organization’s activities and services, while approximately 100 individuals received psychosocial support. Through its guidance and the many opportunities it provides for connection and engagement, L’Autre Versant promotes recovery, empowerment, and community inclusion.
Alternative en santé mentale L’Autre Versant, Granby, La Haute-Yamaska RCM