Homeless encampments are spreading and becoming increasingly visible in Montreal. Many people have seen the one on Notre-Dame Street East in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. It is a stark example of the growing magnitude of the province-wide homelessness crisis.
Construction of the 18-unit building began in November 2023. It will be ready to welcome people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in July. Each unit contains a full kitchen and private bathroom, and residents will have access to a common room, garden and two shared laundry rooms.
Our actions and programs are tailored to the individual needs and challenges of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We believe it is possible to intervene effectively at any point in their lives to break the cycle of homelessness.
The Old Brewery Mission is leading its major fundraising campaign to continue supporting vulnerable people at every stage of the intervention cycle.
