invest in the future
of our youth
Our StrategiesNos stratégies
- Fostering Early Childhood Development
- Supporting Parents and Families
- Encouraging Academic Perseverance
- Preventing Homelessness
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Providing young people with an environment where they feel welcomed, heard, and safe is essential for fostering their confidence and sense of belonging. This is exactly what Maison des jeunes L’Exit offers to more than 350 adolescents aged 12 to 17 from Waterloo, Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford, Warden, and Shefford.
Dedicated staff are on hand to support youth in carrying out stimulating projects—such as skateboarding, cooking, music, and gardening workshops—as well as helping them navigate the challenges they face in daily life, providing guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
Maison des jeunes L’Exit, MRC de La Haute-Yamaska, Waterloo
Every action taken early in a child’s life can have a lasting impact on their development and success. To help establish healthy eating habits, the Centre d’action bénévole du Bas-Richelieu offers the “Déjeuner-école du CAB” program, delivering breakfasts directly to the homes of elementary-aged children to ensure they have a complete meal before going to school. In 2024, 268 children benefited from this service.
In addition, thanks to the Centraide Operation Septembre program, the organization was able to support 218 families during the back-to-school period, providing school supplies, clothing, and backpacks, which significantly helped reduce the stress experienced by many parents at this time of year.
Centre d’action bénévole du Bas-Richelieu, MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, Sorel-Tracy
Provide the Basics
Our StrategiesNos stratégies
- Ensure food security and adequate clothing
- Facilitate access to suitable housing
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L’Auberge Sous Mon Toit provides housing, guidance, and social integration services to men in vulnerable situations, whether they are homeless, experiencing temporary difficulties, or involved with the justice system. In 2024–2025, the shelter welcomed nearly
Recognizing that social reintegration and residential stability require ongoing support, the shelter also offers post-housing services to ensure a smooth transition toward independence.
Auberge sous mon toit, MRC de La Haute-Yamaska, Granby
Through its wide range of services, the Centre d’action bénévole Région Saint-Hyacinthe provides major food assistance to the community of the Maskoutains RCM. Thanks to l’Accueil fraternel, its soup kitchen open seven days a week, the Centre served more than 36,000 hot meals to individuals living alone in precarious situations and in need of food support.
In addition, 1,592 emergency food hampers were provided to vulnerable families in the region. The many volunteers also delivered over 60,000 meals to seniors through its Meals on Wheels service.
Centre d’action bénévole Région Saint-Hyacinthe, MRC des Maskoutains, Saint-Hyacinthe
Our StrategiesNos stratégies
- 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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ALPHA offers a range of services tailored to the needs of individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder. Throughout the year, the organization supports families through listening, respite, and accompaniment services, while also organizing numerous recreational, informational, training, and support activities.
In 2024–2025, a total of 7,065 participations were recorded in the activities offered, including 5,011 related to family respite days, which combine social integration, skill maintenance, and personal development for participants. Including part-time respite services, this represents 31,862 hours per year. Thanks to this essential support, families are able to find the balance they need to care for their loved ones with confidence and peace of mind.
Association locale des personnes handicapées de Chambly et la région (ALPHA), MRC de la Vallée-du-Richelieu et de Rouville, Richelieu
Thanks to the invaluable help of its volunteers, the Centre d’action bénévole de la Vallée-du-Richelieu takes action on several fronts to break social isolation, particularly among seniors. Over the past year, volunteers carried out 2,228 accompaniments to medical appointments, made 154 comforting phone calls, 300 friendly visits, and delivered 7,025 Meals on Wheels. These concrete actions help improve seniors’ quality of life by providing them with safety, comfort, and daily support.
Centre d’action bénévole de la Vallée-du-Richelieu, MRC de la Vallée-du-Richelieu, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Together, let’s build inclusive and vibrant communities!
Our StrategiesNos stratégies
- Encourage volunteer action
- Strengthen the skills and leadership of frontline organizations
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Across the Richelieu–Yamaska region, 247,931 hours of volunteer work were carried out by more than 4,700 volunteers.
Thanks to the many volunteer programs offered by our 59 partner organizations and the impressive generosity of our volunteers, the community receives invaluable support that enables it to assist the most vulnerable.
The Centre Femmes des Cantons’ mission is to improve women’s living conditions, both individually and collectively, in all areas of their lives and the roles they play.
Through activities such as collective cooking workshops, group purchasing, a community garden, and food recovery initiatives, the Centre has helped more than 200 women in vulnerable situations spread their wings.
Centre Femmes des Cantons, MRC de Brome-Missisquoi, Cowansville
