The Residence Social Reintegration Program welcomes each year between 60 to 90 women from various backgrounds who need time to (re)build a stable life in autonomous housing. The participants face different type of issues (mental health, violence, homelessness, and various addictions); Manon and her team of social counsellors do the follow up and provide these…
The hero of the day: Franca Turco, Psychosocial Counsellor to the caregivers
We would like to introduce to you Franca Turco, Psychosocial Counsellor to the Caregivers. The YWCA Montreal’s Family Caregiver Support Program offers a variety of support services and activities to nearly 150 women that promote healthy relations, as well as their psychological, emotional and physical well-being. The role played by these women with their loved…
The hero of the day: Antonella Talarico, Coordinator, Employability services
We would like to introduce to you Antonella Talarico, Coordinator of the Employability Services such as OSE, Women’s Work Integration Program and Fringues. The Employability Services support nearly 300 women per year in re-entering the labour market and in going back to school to upgrade their skills or to continue their education. The team offers…
The hero of the day : Jade Fabiano, Socio-Legal Counsellor and Coordinator of the Legal Information Clinic
The Legal Information Clinic offers legal information sessions, workshops, referral, legal drafting and accompaniment services through more than 20 volunteer lawyers and students. Jade coordinates their work and around 1,300 people each year from the services offered. The clinic receives between 10 to 15 calls and 5 to 20 visits daily. When the physical distancing…
We need you to help us stay strong!
The Women’s Y Foundation wishes to stay strong with your help so as to financially assist the YWCA Montreal in ensuring the continuous delivery of its tailor-made services to the women it is supporting. We are aware that many Montrealers are currently experiencing additional financial pressure, which provides limited latitude to support our organization. Do…