Welcome Hall Mission
Montreal homeless especially vulnerable when the mercury drops, experts say
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
With bitter, intense cold descending on the city, Montreal’s homeless advocates are using shuttles and a new overflow shelter in an effort to keep people off the street. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Jan. 19
This week on Focus Montreal, we learn about the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors in schools, as well as what’s being done in Montreal to help the homeless find shelter from the cold. Continue reading
Emergency shelter for Montreal homeless opens at former Royal Victoria Hospital
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The former site of the Royal Victoria Hospital in downtown Montreal is welcoming the city’s homeless into its new emergency shelter. Continue reading
Montreal firefighters cook, serve meals at Welcome Hall Mission
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The firefighters also footed the bill for the groceries, which they picked up themselves. Continue reading
Alouettes players give back at the Welcome Hall Mission for Thanksgiving
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
They say that when you’re down on your luck, you should try to help someone else — and that’s exactly what some Alouettes players did for Thanksgiving. Continue reading
Stranded U.S. marines volunteer at Montreal’s Welcome Hall Mission
A group of American navy sailors stuck in Montreal since December volunteered at the Welcome Hall Mission Friday morning, helping hand out food to Montrealers in need. Continue reading
Feeding the hungry: Welcome Hall Mission market helps those in need help themselves
The mission opened a market last summer where people can choose what food they would like rather than receive a food-bank basket. The concept has proven so popular, a second location will be opening in Montreal North. Continue reading
Montreal prepares to help homeless population during cold snap
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The city and local organizations are stepping up their efforts to help those in need this winter. Continue reading
Women collect around 1,500 bras for Montreal homeless shelters
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Two women on the West Island have collected around 1,500 bras to donate to the homeless. Continue reading
Montreal Alouettes help serve Thanksgiving dinner at Welcome Hall Mission
Montreal Alouettes players have been helping with the mission’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for the past ten years. Continue reading