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
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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”
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In addition to continuing to manage the health crisis brought on by the coronavirus, we’re experiencing the season’s first heat wave earlier than usual in Montréal. Because homeless women and … Continue reading Heat Wave in Times of COVID-19: Homeless and Vulnerable People Need Our Assistance
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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
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As the long weekend approaches, many Montrealers are adjusting their plans and holiday traditions to abide by physical distancing and confinement measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While these … Continue reading Driving change on the frontline of the pandemic
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The Old Brewery Mission has been officially recognized as an essential service during the COVID-19 crisis by the Government of Quebec, as have first responders, police officers and public health … Continue reading Homelessness: How You Can Help During the COVID-19 Crisis
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At the Old Brewery Mission, public health is a top priority. We are committed to keeping our spaces as clean and safe as possible for all those who frequent our … Continue reading COVID-19: Preventive Measures to Protect Homeless Men and Women
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As we celebrate this International Women’s Day, meet several inspiring Women of the Mission who are making a difference. At the Mission, women make up a proud 50% of our … Continue reading Women of the Mission: Making a Difference in Homelessness
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Evolving from Soup Kitchens to Housing-Focused When Sandra Clarkson, the Executive Director at the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (DI) first learned about the Old Brewery Mission two years ago, … Continue reading Inspiring Change: How Shelters Can Learn and Work Together
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In January 2017, Jimmy Cloutier—who struggled with serious mental illness—died during a fatal confrontation with Montreal police just outside of the Mission’s walls. This tragic event served as a catalyst for the Old Brewery Mission’s collaborative partnership with the Service de Police de Montreal (SPVM) aiming to improve relations between police and homeless individuals.
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