Projet PAL
Projet PAL is a bilingual community organization founded in 1975, responds to these issues by offering diverse services using an alternative approach of empowerment and mutual aid.
Projet PAL is a bilingual community organization founded in 1975, responds to these issues by offering diverse services using an alternative approach of empowerment and mutual aid.
Support services and individual counselling for women who are living in a situation of domestic violence.
Transit 24 is a shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence. All our services are free of charge, and are designed to welcome and support these women and their children. With personalized, confidential support, we help them find solutions to their problems.
The organization focuses on several key areas: addressing and preventing issues faced by underprivileged youth dealing with poverty and social integration; providing education, advice, and other support services to immigrants and refugees in need; alleviating poverty by supplying food and essential items to the impoverished and new arrivals; promoting education and academic perseverance among young allophones, Creole speakers, and those whose parents have low educational attainment; and promoting racial equality by raising awareness and educating the public about discrimination and racial prejudice through debates and group discussions.
Maison de l’amitié is a community center in the Plateau whose mission is to build a healthy and dynamic community by promoting the social integration of newcomers, developing employability among those who are disadvantaged or marginalized, and developing a spirit of mutual aid. They offer English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese classes, open to all, with a reduced rate for refugee claimants and people on social assistance. They also run three farmers’ markets, and various summer activities, and have a residence for students. In the summer, they also have short-term housing available.
Face à Face Listening and Intervention Centre is a non-profit community organization dedicated to addressing the concerns of individuals in need. Face à Face is committed to social justice and a community approach to problem resolution which enables Face à Face to provide effective front-line and immediate services. Services include counseling services, active listening & referrals, housing search, and mail reception.
Provides moving and storage services at no cost to women and children fleeing domestic or gendered based violence or abuse. Referrals must be made through organizations, as self-referrals will not be accepted.
To help people find local socio-community resources.
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