Mission inclusion continues its mission of social inclusion across Quebec with enthusiasm. Thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate donors, we have granted over $546,000 in funding to 15 community organizations across six regions as part of our 2023 spring grants program.
Locally-rooted initiatives
The four primary areas of intervention targeted this year are youth, children and families, homelessness, and seniors.
The 15 projects funded by Mission inclusion directly respond to needs expressed within communities, whether urban or rural.
Focus on the inclusion of seniors in all their diversity
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre in Montreal will receive $45,000 in funding over three years to provide sexual and gender-diverse seniors with a safe space for self-expression, personal development, and community building.
The Carrefour d’Action Interculturelle in Quebec City, supported with $25,000, will carry out the “Seniors in Diversity” project to break isolation among immigrant seniors and facilitate their access to adapted services.
For our partner organizations
These two projects are but a few inspiring examples of the impact that the tireless work of community organizations can have when supported by Mission inclusion and its solidary partners.
At Mission inclusion, we firmly believe that social inclusion is imperative in every region of Quebec. That is why 49% of our grant funds are allocated to initiatives outside major urban centres. The challenges are significant, but so is the determination of our partner organizations!
Facts and figures
- As part of its 2023 spring grants program, Mission inclusion distributed a total of $546,397 among 15 innovative projects across six regions of Quebec.
- Mission inclusion currently supports 42 projects across thirteen regions of Quebec, with a balanced 49% of grant funds allocated to Montreal and Quebec City, and 51% to initiatives outside major cities.
- Approximately 19% of Quebec’s population lives in rural areas, where access to services can be limited. (Source: Government of Quebec)
- Around 19% of seniors in Quebec were born outside Canada, underlining the need for adapted services. (Source: Santé Montreal)
- About 20% of seniors in Quebec experience social isolation, justifying funded projects such as “Seniors in Diversity”. (Source: Santé Montreal)
Take action
At Mission inclusion, every act counts towards building a more just and inclusive society. You can make a difference:
- Make a grant donation to support our mission and the organizations we assist: Donate to Mission inclusion
- Community organizations – Submit a grant application for an innovative inclusion project: Grants Program – Deadline August 25, 2023.
- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on our actions and funded projects for greater inclusion.
- Share this post on social media using the hashtag #letstalkinclusion to raise awareness about our mission.
Together, we can accomplish great things! Thank you for your support.