Montreal’s Sun Youth could be forced out of current home

Since 1981, Sun Youth has been located on Saint-Urbain Street in Montreal’s Plateau borough.

However, the organization’s home, which it rents from the Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM), could soon be in jeopardy.

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The school board has announced it may need the space to house students.

“We made a proposal to ask them, is it possible to try to split the building and cohabitate and work together,” Ernie Rosa, Sun Youth properties manager, said.

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The CSDM refused Global News’ interview request, but a spokesperson did say a decision has yet to be made.

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Sun Youth says it’s known about the situation since June and has begun searching for a new spot in case.

Representatives said, if they’re forced out, they would like to find a new home nearby.

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“Our roots are here, our sports programs are here,” Rosa said.

“There’s so much history for us as an organization right here.”

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If things don’t go Sun Youth’s way, the charity will have 18 to 36 months to find a new home.

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Commissioners from the school board are set to vote on Dec. 20.