Looking for Montreal-focused charities

[eveglass]

(Apologies for those who saw something similar on the Montreal community, but I thought my other readers might have insight as well.)

Having started my new job, I find myself in the position of being able to tithe again. I find that I have enough money to make a moderate contribution to three charities a month. I'm already donating to two international ones (Red Cross and Grameen Foundation), and I'd like to round it out with something more Montreal-focused.

At the moment, I'm looking at Dans la rue and Santropol roulant. However, I am certainly open to other good causes if people know of any.

So, does anyone have opinions on the two charities listed above, or on others that are Montreal-focused? Thanks!

Comments

[hoppibadge.livejournal.com]

I can vouch for both Dans la rue and Santropol Roulant - I've known people who've run them, volunteered with them, and been supported by them.

The Old Brewery Mission is another very good local organization.

The Red Cross, btw, is also very active locally.

[liamstliam.livejournal.com]

I always lean toward Special Olympics.

http://www.josq.qc.ca/fiches_caf_en.aspx

[susieaily.livejournal.com]

I have also volunteered at Santropol Roulant, a very good organization indeed.

[freya46.livejournal.com]

There.s also the food banks.

[ryss-rhiannon.livejournal.com]

Generations.
They help elementary school children who can't afford school supplies, school lunches or sometimes clothes. They also help the younger siblings who are not of school age yet.