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The 211 Website Is Getting a Makeover Thanks to a Generous Donation!

The 211 Website Is Getting a Makeover Thanks to a Generous Donation!
The website for 211 Greater Montreal–Gatineau, which was long overdue for an overhaul to improve accessibility, will be fully redesigned by summer 2025.

Finding Employment Support When Living With a Disability

by: Alexandre Haslin
Finding Employment Support When Living With a Disability
Lack of accessibility, employer bias, and workplaces not adapted to diverse needs are just some of the barriers. Fortunately, there are resources available.

Income Tax Clinics for Low-Income People

by: 211 - Information & Referral Team
Income Tax Clinics for Low-Income People
Find volunteer help for your taxes in Greater Montreal. Low-income people can access a free tax clinic at a partner organization of Revenue Quebec and the Canada Revenue Agency.

Christian Lefebvre Appointed Executive Director of the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal

by: Lucie Kechichian
Christian Lefebvre Appointed Executive Director of the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal
The Board of Directors of the Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) is proud to announce the appointment of Christian Lefebvre as Executive Director.

Respite for Caregivers: Helping Without Forgetting Yourself

by: Alexandre Haslin
Respite for Caregivers: Helping Without Forgetting Yourself
Being a caregiver can be demanding, both physically and emotionally.

211 is now available 24/7!

by: Lucie Kechichian
211 is now available 24/7!
We are excited to announce that the 211 Greater Montréal service is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This will allow us to fully fulfill our role as support and referral for the most vulnerable communities.

Michelle Ste-Marie Appointed Interim Director of 211

by: Lucie Kechichian
Michelle Ste-Marie Appointed Interim Director of 211
The Information and Referral Center of Greater Montréal (IRCGM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Ste-Marie as Interim Director of the 211 Grand Montréal-Gatineau service.

Christmas Baskets

by: Équipe du 211
Christmas Baskets
How to get a Christmas basket? Find all the information on Holiday food assistance and Christmas sharing stores.

Newcomers: Overview of Needs and Available Community Support

by: Équipe du 211
Newcomers: Overview of Needs and Available Community Support
Thanks to funding from the Fonds d'initiative et de rayonnement de la métropole (FIRM), our team has been conducting follow-ups with certain vulnerable groups using our services for several months now.

Homework Help and Tutoring

by: Nancy Therrien, contributor
Homework Help and Tutoring
Find organizations that offer homework help and tutoring for free or at a low cost in Greater Montreal.
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