Financial support for local communities

Montréal, Centraide of Greater Montréal and the Direction régionale de santé publique du CIUSSS du Centre-Sud de l’Île-de-Montréal financially support 31 community councils through the Montréal Initiative. This Initiative is the result of a major collaboration effort involving the Coalition montréalaise des Tables de quartier and other local partners, such as the boroughs and the CIUSSS.

The goal of the Montréal initiative is to promote the exchange of information and networking between several sectors (housing, food security, living together, transportation, etc.) and in various networks (associations, institutions, community, citizen, etc.). It helps the participants identify local priorities and develop a neighbourhood action plan.

An intervention strategy for disadvantaged neighbourhoods

To achieve significant and lasting improvements for residents of disadvantaged areas, the city supports integrated urban revitalization (IUR) efforts in 12 high-poverty areas in ten boroughs. 

This intervention strategy combines the input of citizens, private and public sector representatives, elected officials and community organizations. They work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Strengthen the collective capacity to act
• Improve the physical and built environment
• Increase the supply of public and private services
• Ensure skill development