Maison Saint Columba House
Registered Name: Maison Saint-Columba / Saint Columba House
Business No: 814437737RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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“BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR 107 YEARS"
Our Mission
To foster an inclusive community for all through education, compassion and by countering isolation and oppression in Point St. Charles and beyond.
About Maison Saint Columba House
For over 107 years, Maison Saint Columba House has been advocating for social justice through empowerment, education, and social action in partnership with the community of Point St. Charles. We build community by providing a safe space, meals, resources, education, and programs to every vulnerable member of this community.
With more than 25 programs operating from our head office, an average of 170 people enter our building to participate in and benefit from one or another of these programs every day.
SOME OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2023:
- We single-handedly feed more than 500 hungry children and adults every single week!
- Our Community Lunch program prepared and served an astounding 18,411 hot meals in 2023.
- Our "Meals-on-Wheels" program delivered 8,256 meals to isolated and low-income seniors, accompanied by weekly safety checks.
- Our Alternate School and After-School programs provided the equivalent of 21,000 hours of free tutoring and activities last year.
- We distributed 6,270 healthy snacks to children from low-income families.
- Our Hand-In-Hand program provided more than 1,100 hours of specialized care to 17 adults living with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities throughout the year (only program of its kind in Montreal!)
- Our mentoring program empowered youth with leadership skills, provided full-time summer employment to 14 young adults and enabled 71 at-risk children to participate in our Summer Day Camp.
- Bill’s Community Bike Shop: Served 475 customers and consistently boasted a 5-Star rating on Google Reviews.
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Donate to a program you would like to support or even better, please join our Friends of The Green Door and become a monthly donor! Your contribution makes a world of difference!!!
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Volunteer – Hundreds of people volunteer every year, and we would love to add your name to our list. Contact info@saintcolumbahouse.org today to add your name.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and contact us at development@saintcolumbahouse.org
...and THANK YOU for everything YOU do!
“When you change YOUR world, you change THE world...”
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