As the Omicron variant hits the homelessness sector, the need for frontline staff is greater than ever. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 500 people experiencing homelessness in Montreal … Continue reading Homelessness in Montreal: The Old Brewery Mission on the Frontline of the 5th Wave of the Pandemic →

On September 1, 2021 the COVID-19 vaccine passport will be implemented in the province of Quebec. James Hughes, our president and CEO, weighed in on the issue in an op-ed … Continue reading Vaccine Passport and Homelessness: CEO James Hughes Raises Concerns →

Article adapted from an op-ed written by Neila Ben Ayed, Director of Women’s Services. Read the full letter on the CTV News website or in La Presse (in French).  In … Continue reading Homeless Women Need Support and Access to Housing →

This past year has been a challenging one for homeless-serving organizations, and the Old Brewery Mission is no exception. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in … Continue reading Help Homeless Montrealers Wake Up in a Real Home →

Partnering with various organizations in the community is nothing new at the Old Brewery Mission. By working together, we can better leverage each-others’ expertise to serve our common goal of … Continue reading Homeless to Housed: New Rapid Rehousing Initiative →

Today, International Women’s Day, is a time to celebrate women’s achievements and shine a spotlight on the continued challenges and inequities women face. Here at the Old Brewery Mission, we … Continue reading International Women’s Day: Let’s Put an End to Women’s Homelessness →

When Sandra lost her mother to cancer last year, her life spiralled downward. Struggling with addiction, and withdrawn from both society and her family, Sandra lost everything and found herself … Continue reading Sandra’s Journey: From Homeless to Housed →

Montrealers are amazing: so kind, giving and always ready to lend a hand to help. Even though it has been such a challenging year for many, we’ve received so much … Continue reading Thank You for Making It Happen! You Warmed Our Hearts and We’re Grateful →

The Old Brewery Mission and its partners, the Welcome Hall Mission, Maison du Père and Accueil Bonneau, who make up Montreal’s main homeless-serving organizations – are reporting increasing numbers of … Continue reading Homeless-Serving Organizations Call for Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccine →

In collaboration with Projets Autochtones du Québec (PAQ) and the Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK, we’ve marshalled our resources to respond to a major COVID-19 outbreak among chronically homeless Indigenous people, … Continue reading COVID-19 outbreak in Indigenous homeless population: Homeless-serving organizations and Public Health mobilize to respond →