The Optomobile offers eye exams and eyewear services to people living in residences, shelters, First Nations communities in Northern Quebec, and schools. Its founder, Richard Ha, regularly drops by the … Continue reading Glasses for everyone →

The collaboration of Jasmin Guérard Alie and Simon Bachand, two artists who already shared the same crazy desire to perfect their art rooted in the graffiti culture, gave birth to … Continue reading Art at the Old Brewery Mission →

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Anne Cabaret, new Director of Community Housing Development. After obtaining a degree in land use planning engineering and training in social and … Continue reading Questions to… Anne Cabaret, Director of Community Housing Development. →

Mathilde Fortuné, the new director of the women’s service, arrived a few weeks ago. She has a degree in law, psychology, criminology, mental health and management, and she intends to … Continue reading Questions to.. Mathilde Fortuné, director of the women’s service →

On the occasion of Remembrance Day, we met Charles*, a veteran, who kindly told us about his personal journey and his new life, thanks to our “Sentinels” program.  Charles trained in … Continue reading Veterans: from the uniform to the street →

Montreal, October 26, 2022 – The Old Brewery Mission’s Mission pour Elles benefit was back this year after a forced hiatus during the pandemic and a record $343,920 was raised. … Continue reading Mission pour Elles raises $343,920 
to fight homelessness among women →

Strategic, mobilizing and all-round talent, that’s how Marie-Pier Therrien could be described. Over the past few years, she has participated in several large-scale transformation projects, notably within major Quebec companies. … Continue reading 3 questions to… Marie-Pier Therrien, our Director of Communications →

MONTREAL, October 13, 2022 — The Old Brewery Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Audet as Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Audet was President and … Continue reading Louis Audet named Chair of the Board of the Old Brewery Mission →

An open letter signed by the following member organizations of the Mouvement pour Mettre Fin à l’Itinérance à Montréal: Accueil Bonneau, Cap St-Barnabé, CARE Montreal, Le Chaînon, Maison du Père, … Continue reading What If Three More Steps Were Enough to End Homelessness in Montreal? →

We are lucky. Supporters of the Old Brewery Mission  are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for the fight against homelessness and are committed to building a better future. Often … Continue reading WHY ARE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE MAKING A DONATION IN THEIR WILLS? →