Giving money, but also our time...
January 3rd, 2025 by Team Chartier Grandmaison Leclerc
Throughout the year, we place great importance on supporting causes and organizations that are close to our hearts, as well as those of many of our clients and friends.
This year, instead of making only financial donations, we wanted to get more actively involved in our community by offering our time.
On the picture on the left: A part of the team in Saint-Michael's Mission's warehouse.
Our Initiative
Since July 2024, we have launched an initiative to volunteer for half a day each month, 2 or 3 team members at a time, at the Saint-Michael’s Mission, which is located a few minutes' walk from our office at Place Ville-Marie. This organization helps people experiencing homelessness by providing meals, hygiene services, and clothing, as well as a place to rest during the day.
Psychosocial professionals are also on site to support them in their reintegration process by assisting with bureaucratic accompaniment, job searches, access to temporary housing, and conflict resolution, as well as providing support for those experiencing psychological distress.
Noémie, François, Mathieu and
Alicia
with volunteers and staff members in the kitchen
The organization assigns us various tasks based on their needs. For example, during our visits this year, we have helped prepare meals in their kitchen, unpack and sort food and used clothing, clean and organize their warehouse, build storage furniture, and participate in meal service.
Hélène and Audrey in one of the
warehouses François and Anne-Marie, and staff members
in front of the mission
For more information about Saint-Michael’s Mission, visit https://stmichaelsmission.ca/.
