Every year, my foodie group and I, volunteer at Moisson Montreal by giving some of our time and…read morehelping out with general tasks around the warehouse. This year, 27 of us, spent our afternoon sorting through goods and boxing up cans to be distributed to over 230 local food banks. Moisson Montreal is Canada's biggest food bank and basically collect goods from supermarkets and through donations to redistribute to the local community. They are one of the top 10 charities in Canada for being able to multiply their donations, meaning for every dollar received they give back 15$ in donations; that's huge! They have a very welcoming and friendly staff, and they always make my volunteering experience fun and rewarding. Can't wait to do it again!

This is a safe space! Head and Hands is the best! Head and Hands has been an invaluable resource to…read moreour community for decades. They offer social work services, healthcare, mental health and other medical services, legal services, and much much more. All of their services are free of charge and are aimed towards people who are undocumented, racialised, marginalised and disenfranchised as well as persons with limited finances and persons who are unhoused. This is a safe space for Black people, Indigenous people, and people from all ethnocultural backgrounds and identities in our community. This is a safe space for (Trans) women. This is a safe space for refugees, This is a safe space for people who are undocumented or people with precarious immigration status. You will not be asked to show proof of citizenship or residency. This is a safe space for people living with disabilities. Head and Hands is fully accessible. This is a safe space for Trans people; including Trans youth, and people from the 2SLGBTQI community as well as men who have sex with men. This is a safe space for sex workers. You can get free condoms, birth control, plan B (an effective emergency contraceptive also known as the morning after pill) as well as pregnancy tests and STI testing. This is a safe space for people who use (intravenous) drugs. You can get a drug testing kit, they've also got naloxone kits, and a safe injection site. You may also procure drug rehabilitation services here. Head and Hands is amazing because of the people who work here. These are the true heroes of our society.

From the owner: Since 1970, Head & Hands has been committed to the physical and mental health of our community's…read moreyouth. Today, we offer a number of medical, social, and legal services including: Information and referrals Medical clinics and special HIV testing clinics The Sense Project sex education program Legal assistance, accompaniment, and lawyer consultations Social counseling with couples, families, and individuals The young parents program The Jeunesse 2000 youth drop-in centre Tutoring Our emergency food pantry Workshops on legal rights, safer drug use, babysitting and other social topics such as self-esteem, body-image, and boundaries Our approach is harm-reductive, holistic, and non-judgmental.

I belive this is what we all need to help members of our communnitty. They have drivers and…read morepleasent staff.

We help Any one that is depended on limited income to get to and from medical appointments. Contact…read moreus any time dmtscornwall@gmail.com

I had the opportunity to take part of this year's Women's Build 2017, where over 100+ female…read morevolunteers gathered to help construct/renovate affordable housing for those in need. Each volunteer has to raise 500$ minimum in funding to participate. The donations raised cover the cost of construction supplies and contractors/ construction crew that were hired for the build. Habitat for humanity selects home owner applicants based on 1) financial need 2)have the means to pay off a QC mortgage or loan (the organization covers the interest payments on the loan) 3)home owners agree to provide 500 hours of service for Habitat For Humanity (pay it forward for a future build of the restore store). Home owners selected by Habitat for Humanity are assessed annually to re-evaluate their financial status. Volunteers that raise 500$ choose a site to participate in the build. I selected the Hochelega site vs Ormstown site. Transportation for volunteers is available for farther sites. Volunteers sign up for 7 hours (one day-8:30am to 3:30 pm) of service between May-June. On the day of the event, there can be up to 8-9 volunteers. They submit waivers /emergency contacts and review all safety measures on the construction site. Lunch is provided. Volunteers can rotate around stations for trying different tasks. It was a great networking opportunity and I learned a thing or two about real construction vs IKEA assembly of furniture! Looking forward to next year's build! Totally recommend this activity for those wanting to volunteer in the Mtl area!!

Of all the rescues I have been involved with, this one is the little engine that can…read more Due to some serious setbacks Michelle and her team of volunteers have overcome adversity and tragedy, just to start over, all because of the love and beliefs they have for animals. If you understand the no-kill shelter facility you do not expect a pretty store front pet shop environment, nor a breeders surroundings. What you see are animals that have been saved from For Profit Kill-shelters (Humane Society etc), unwanted or sick animals in need. There are a few attempts for the human eye, but it is clear that that main focus is on the pets. They take this very seriously and each animal is an individual whose needs are being met whether it's behavioural or medical. They are honest about their past, and due to extenuating circumstances have had a few set-backs; all have been met to above legal standards. The day we visited they had no idea we were coming so there was no "show" being put on. Just a lot of volunteers working hard and a bunch of happy dogs. I saw no aggression in any of them and we were made to feel welcome and was taken on a tour of the entire facility. The owner has some very good ideas to change the law of crating as she feels crating is not an ideal situation for dogs. Due to a fire they are still interior crated at night or put in the few single inside runs that have been built so far. Michelle's vision is to have all dogs in their own interior runs rather than crated at night; with doggie doors to exterior spaces. Her objectives are slowly being implemented and it is evident in her excitement and enthusiasm. This is a charity, so she receives no help from public external sources. All her time and money is put back into the facility. However. I do caution you that if you are wanting a furry friend in your home think long and hard. This is a responsibility that requires your constant love, attention, and care. If you are unable to do this, go buy a Gund.

FOUND' my babies here online and communicated with this establishment whom confirmed that they are…read moremy dogs publicly. Offered (repeatedly and provably) to reimburse 100% of any/ALL expenses in full and also provably offered to wholeheartedly VOLUNTEER for which i'm qualified and experienced. Explained wholly the QUESTIONABLE (?!) means by which they came to have my pups in the first place expecting, like ANYONE to resolve to the satisfaction of all involved parties but moreover advocating on behalf of my babies interests and needs 1st with the utmost of their interests and my own responsibilities in mind. They instead deleted their 'adoption post', attempting to actually justify that i 'no longer 'OWN' my dogs' through a series of slanderous, discriminating, misinformed and inflammatory statements posted on my social media and across that platform of my search posts, WITHOUT rebuttal, without any consideration for myself advocating on behalf of my babies interests and needs : that they be returned to their KNOWN LOVING HOME. These are not '$100.00 dogs' or 'property' to me they are FAMILY. Personally, I find this extremely unethical and certainly not in the BEST interests of all parties. Moreover, and with ABSOLUTE certainty, NOT in the best interests of my babies that certainly want to come BACK HOME. I would never surrender my dogs and i'm abhorred that they're being put through this situation. This, in my opinion, most definitely has crossed the line of ridiculous to profound. I NEED my babies home where they belong and certainly where they want to be. I cannot live a normal, productive, and happy life without them, and the biggest part of my pups will forever be missing without me. They are 3 GENERATIONS DEEP, my FAMILY. And i'll not betray the memories of their beloved ancestors, family before them. I don't know what more i can offer or, what I or anyone can do to appease this Corporation's NEEDS! 'BRICKWALLED.' I'm having to repost this as the first attempts were also removed.

C'est très bien et les bénévoles sont très accueillant et gentils. Attention aux horaires.read more

I needed to share this place simply because it is my favourite store in the world. They are only…read moreopen three days a week. But they always offer amazing price and this is why I keep on coming back. Every profit is given back to the community. The place has started to get very noticed. So now on Thursday it is pack (full) The place is very small so it definitely gets crowded. That is the only downside that I can find about this store. This is A real thrift store, not like value village... You won't be finding a pair of leggings for 10 bucks... pants, jeans are three dollars. This of course brings a lot of people. Baskets are limited, and carts are also limited. The staff are all volunteers, always happy to help. I love to get my books here! 50cent I believe the most expensive one or 2$. This is the place that you go think that you shop until you drop but spend 6.75$ lol .