There’s no question about it—winter is the time of year when homeless shelters have the most trouble meeting needs. This coming winter, combined with the pandemic, will be especially challenging. … Continue reading The Solidaribus: A Symbol of Solidarity on Four Wheels →

While it’s true the Old Brewery Mission offers a wide range of services, now more than ever, there is a pressing need to develop programs tailored to specific segments of … Continue reading Partners and Programs Dedicated to the Reintegration of Veterans →

Thanksgiving is a little different this year, with the pandemic changing celebration plans for most. At the Mission, our staff is working around the clock to ensure services get delivered … Continue reading Thanksgiving in a Red Zone: Serving the Homeless Community →

Today, Mayor Valérie Plante and the Minister of Health and Social Services, Lionel Carmant, announced the opening of three temporary resource centres to accommodate homeless people during the pandemic. The … Continue reading New temporary centres to accommodate homeless Montrealers during the pandemic →

Today, our President and CEO Matthew Pearce announced his plans to retire in September 2020 after nearly 13 years at the helm of the Mission, one of Canada’s foremost non-profit … Continue reading Matthew Pearce announces retirement and passes reins to James Hughes →

When our Research Department found that 50% of our resources were dedicated to only 15% of shelter users—those who are chronically homeless—we knew something had to change.

A Remarkable Contribution to the Cause of Homelessness in Canada As the Old Brewery Mission’s President and CEO since 2008, Matthew Pearce has brought forward a new vision for resolving … Continue reading Matthew Pearce awarded Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross →

Shoshan lives across from the Maisonneuve Market in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood popularly known as HOMA. Rapidly gentrifying, the area is seeing trendy new shops and restaurants crop up, attracting younger … Continue reading Shoshan’s Message: “We’re Worth Getting Off the Street” →

After experiencing May’s record-breaking temperaures, Montreal continues to be hit by heat waves as we progress into the summer amid the pandemic. Because homeless women and men can’t stay home … Continue reading Heat Wave in Times of COVID-19: Homeless and Vulnerable People Need Our Assistance →

For most people confined to home for the past six weeks, it can be difficult to imagine a day in the life of frontline workers. It’s even more difficult to … Continue reading Photo-Reportage: Homelessness Services During the Pandemic, Seen from the Frontline →