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A makeshift camp near Notre-Dame Street in Montreal.
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 workers. Our teams on our front-line are working tirelessly to keep our emergency services open to people who are experiencing homelessness and have nowhere else to go. As well, many other dedicated staff members are working behind the scenes to keep the Mission running in this crucial time.
Many concerned Montrealers are asking us how they can help. Although we’ve suspended volunteer activities to limit the number of people visiting our facilities as part of our preventive measures, there are a number of things you can do from home to support us. Your help ensures we can keep offering vital services for those who need them most. Here is a quick guide to how you can help during the COVID-19 crisis.
With the current shortage on protective gear and many donation resources currently closed, urgent and other basic supplies are hard to come by. Consider donating the following items:
Donations can be dropped off any time at 915 Clark Street and left at the door—no need to enter. A staff member is always there to take in donations. In-kind donations should be limited to the above items for the time being.
Funding from private sources—individuals, foundations and companies—ensures we keep our doors open 24/7. Awareness in the community is an important part of the solution to end homelessness. Without the community behind us, our mission and the problem of homelessness would go unnoticed. Here are some ways you can donate or raise funds and awareness from your home:
We’re calling on you, our generous and compassionate community, for some much-needed support.
A makeshift camp near Notre-Dame Street in Montreal.
Credit: Ville de Montréal - Sylvain Légaré
Résidence Bash Shetty
James Hughes, President and CEO, Nicole Beaulieu, Executive Director, Philanthropic Development, Dominique Lambert, President, Women's Services Committee, Solange Lavigne, Co-Director, Women's Services, Chantal Rollin, Co-Director, Women's Services, Robyn Cohen, Honorary Co-President and Director of Marketing at Modico Canada Ltd., and Lara Nourcy, Honorary Co-President and Executive Vice-President and Leader, Individual Insurance and Financial Services at Beneva, at the Old Brewery Mission Gala Mission pour Elles.
Voisines de Lartigue is a rehousing project for women.