COVID-19 - Breakdown of the $100,000 donation - Priority to Food Security and Needy Families Français
SAINT-LAURENT, QC, June 9, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The COVID-19 crisis unit in Saint-Laurent has decided to distribute the $100,000 donation announced on May 6, 2020—due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic situation—to 12 Saint-Laurent organizations, according to the following action priorities:
- Food security: 40%
- Organizations supported: CEJFI, InTerreArt, YMCA, FAREHD Canada;
- Families and youngsters: 23.4%
- Organizations supported: Au cœur de l'enfance, CARI Saint-Laurent, Centre l'Unité, Maison des familles
- Isolation and psychological distress: 16.2%
- Organizations supported: Centre AMAL, ENFAM
- Homelessness: 13.5%
- Organization supported: Ressources jeunesse de Saint-Laurent
- Housing: 6.9%
- Organization supported: Comité logement de Saint-Laurent
As it may be recalled, this donation to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund consists of $50,000 from the Borough and $50,000 from the Caisse Desjardins de Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent.
Quotes
"It's almost three months now since the health crisis began in Québec. Despite the gradual resumption of economic and educational activities and the gradual reopening of some of our facilities, many residents are suffering and are still in need. This assistance, in partnership with Desjardins, targets food security, families, young people, psychological distress, the homeless and housing assistance as a priority. We hope, in this way, to help the selected organizations quickly take concrete action with our residents who are faced with the most difficult circumstances."
Alan DeSousa, Mayor of Saint-Laurent
"It is thanks to the trust and confidence of our members that we have been able to contribute to this fund and help people who may be our neighbours, our friends or our family. A big thank-you to all the local participants who are working so very hard to help local organizations and residents in our community."
Stéphane Lavoie, General Manager of the Caisse Desjardins de Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent
Highlights
Ville de Montréal is particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a major impact on the entire population, and particularly on the most vulnerable people, especially in terms of food security, housing and psychological distress.
In Saint-Laurent, a COVID-19 crisis cell was set up to support the community, with several participants on the front lines to respond to the distress of the vulnerable population. This cell is made up of the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, the Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, the Comité des organismes sociaux de Saint-Laurent (COSSL) and the Borough of Saint-Laurent.
An initial emergency fund of $50,000 was distributed by the Borough of Saint-Laurent to seven community organizations on April 7, 2020. The additional amount of $100,000 was granted on May 5, 2020, financed 50% by the Borough and 50% by the Caisse Desjardins de Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent.
The 12 organizations chosen were selected by the crisis cell, which was joined by a representative of the Caisse Desjardins de Bordeaux-Cartierville-Saint-Laurent. Only socio-community organizations accredited by the Borough within the Policy on support for and recognition of Saint-Laurent organizations, or members of the Table de quartier recognized by the Borough and COSSL, already offering activities on the territory, were eligible with specific criteria.
Related links
Borough of Saint-Laurent
Comité des organismes sociaux de Saint-Laurent (COSSL)
CIUSSS du Nord de l'île de Montréal
Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
About the Borough of Saint-Laurent
Having celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2018, Saint-Laurent is one of the 19 boroughs in Ville de Montréal. As sustainable development is at the heart of all its decisions, the Borough declared itself a "sustainable municipal territory" on January 8, 2019. Its population of over 100,000, is one of the most multicultural: 81% of its residents are immigrants or have a parent born in another country. Located at the crossroads of Montréal's main highways with great accessibility to public transit, the Borough extends over 42.8 square kilometres in area. More than 70% of its territory is devoted to industrial and commercial activities. With 4500 companies and 110,000 jobs, it is in fact the second largest employment pool on the island of Montréal. It also boasts one of Québec's main industrial and technological centres. And last but not least, with its two libraries, its Centre des loisirs (recreation centre), its new Sports Complex, its arena and some 50 parks, Saint-Laurent offers a wide range of services in many fields, such as culture, sports and recreation. In this way, the Borough ensures a high quality of life for the families and businesses within its community.
SOURCE Ville de Montréal - Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent
Source: Marc-Olivier Fritsch, chargé de communications, Direction d'arrondissement, Division des communications et des relations avec les citoyens, Borough of Saint-Laurent, 514 855-6000, ext. 4342, [email protected]; Information: Marc-Olivier Fritsch, Media lines: 438 368-3318 or 514 825-6231
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