jamaica association of montreal

Services
Support for the Jamaican community.
* Food bank.
* Assistance to Jamaican immigrants: help with Jamaican passport, help with Canadian citizenship application, information and referrals.
* Adult Basic Education: computer, English, Spanish and French courses, financial literacy.
* Brilliant Minds Program: tutoring for elementary and high school students.
* Individual tutoring.
* Youth Zone program for 12 to 17-year-olds: personal development and social activities.
* Footsteps Program for 3 to 11-year-olds: reading circle, discussion group, arts and crafts, various educational and creative activities.
* Au Futur program, in partnership with Maison d'Haïti: a 3-year program for young single black mothers aged 15 to 35, enabling them to set and achieve goals that will help them develop and acquire useful life skills.
* Cool Runnings: restaurant and catering service.
* Banquet room rental for events.* Tax clinic for members.
Eligibility
people of Jamaican origin, food bank: people in need, Au Futur program: young single Black women aged 15 to 35
Schedule
Monday to Friday 9h00 to 16h00, food bank: Thursday 11h00 to 17h00, Friday 14h00 to 17h00, Cool Runnings restaurant: Wednesday to Friday 12h00 to 19h00, Saturday 12h00 to 18h00, Sunday 9h30 to 14h30
Fees
food bank: $7
Coverage area
Montréal Island
Languages offered
English, French
Application process
food bank: fill out a registration form on site
Documents required
food bank: proof of identity
Volunteer opportunities
Yes
Categories:
Mailing address
4065 Jean-Talon Street West, Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montréal, H4P 1W6
Business line
514 737-8229
Other phone (1)
514 737-8229 ext. 107Food Bank
Other phone (2)
514 737-8229 ext. 105Au Futur Program
Other phone (3)
514 737-8229 ext. 106Footsteps Program
Legal Status
non-profit organization
Funding
provincial, federal, donations, contributions
Last verified on
2025-04-07