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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

France woke up in the hospital one morning with no recollection of how she got there. Afraid and confused, she was released only to realize that she had no place … Continue reading Close Call: How France Was Saved from the Street →

With the arrival of cold weather, the Mission is initiating its winter protocol, effective this Sunday, December 1. It includes emergency measures to make sure all Montrealers have a warm, … Continue reading Emergency Measures Kick In for the Winter →