Sun Youth launches its first-ever Capital Campaign to construct a permanent home Peter Kerr March 9, 2023 3502 The beloved organization will finally have a new, carbon neutral-building that will offer its many community services under one roof In 1954, a unique boys’ club was founded by Sid Stevens and the late Earl de ...
Let’s bust some non-profit myths Sam Watts February 19, 2023 1800 Think Philanthropically There are a variety of misconceptions and misunderstandings about non-profit organizations. When they are repeated often they can feel like the truth. For example, one of the prevaili...
Not Black and White Guy Rex Rodgers February 16, 2023 1104 What We Choose To Remember Prior to living in Quebec I was not conscious of systemic discrimination. At high school there were jocks, motor-heads, hipsters and book-worms who formed distinct tribes but we eac...
Sylvia Martin-Laforge – Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network advocating for English-speaking Quebecers Peter Kerr February 15, 2023 3749 “I believe we are at a watershed moment for our community. Linguistic issues must not be seen as a zero-sum game.” Sylvia Martin-Laforge brings a wealth of government experience to her position as Director Gene...
Intentional Compassionate Action Sam Watts January 21, 2023 1390 Think Philanthropically “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” - Coretta Scott King It is generally not wise to question the perspective of Coret...
Multilingual Reality Guy Rex Rodgers January 14, 2023 1484 What We Choose To Remember I remember vividly the first time I became an honorary francophone. It was at a New Year’s Eve party where I made a friend who shared my taste in music. Late in the evening she turne...
Amid massive demand, the JGH’s Emergency Department remains a model of healthcare excellence Don Sancton January 11, 2023 3993 “It’s our donors who bring us to the highest level,” says Dr. Marc Afilalo, Director of the ED at the Jewish General Hospital Read the news and you’ll see that our healthcare system is facing many complex chall...
The Giving Season – an alternative way to give Sam Watts December 18, 2022 1404 Think Philanthropically I want to take this opportunity to wish the readers of this column a very wonderful holiday season. I also want to thank all of you for your commitment to supporting the many important...
Gifts that make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families The Montrealer December 15, 2022 926 For those looking to step away from material gifts this holiday season, World Vision Canada has an array of charitable gifts to choose from that help make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and fa...
Montrealer Paul Marchand believes in the power of giving back Tara Simonetta Mann December 13, 2022 2340 Paul Marchand is a lifelong Montrealer and strong believer in the power of giving back. Throughout his life, he has dedicated countless hours to supporting the community, and the octogenarian has shown no sign ...
