Montreal’s Initiatives to Support Homeless Community Organizations
Montreal recently introduced a comprehensive plan to assist local organizations dedicated to aiding the homeless population. During a press conference, Mayor Valérie Plante unveiled a substantial investment of nearly $22.5 million into projects aimed at supporting the city’s most vulnerable individuals.
The city emphasized its commitment to fostering inclusive, harmonious, and safe living environments for all residents. Mayor Plante announced that the City’s Executive Committee would be reviewing the distribution of $21.3 million over the next three years to fund 42 projects by 39 community organizations.
One of the key projects involves providing transportation for the homeless community, with an allocated budget of almost $700,000 to offer shuttle services for vulnerable individuals. Various organizations, including Projets Autochtones du Québec, the Old Brewery Mission, and L’Amour en Action, will play vital roles in ensuring safe transportation for those in need.
Additionally, the City plans to allocate $450,000 to support the Movement to End Homelessness in Montreal and the Montreal Network for Single and Homeless People to enhance their collaborative efforts with municipal departments and implement effective solutions.
Furthermore, Montreal’s efforts to address homelessness extend to the development of modular housing units at the Hippodrome site in Côte-des-Neiges—NDG. Occupancy agreements have been established with organizations like the Old Brewery Mission and RAP Jeunesse to manage these units and provide essential support services to residents.
In response to the escalating homelessness crisis, Mayor Plante emphasized the need for collaborative action at all government levels to tackle the root causes of this humanitarian issue.
