This year has been difficult for many Montreal families. Thousands of people have experienced employment instability, illness, and even the loss of loved ones. Since mid-March, we have helped over 40,000 people, and we will have to help thousands more before we reach the new year. To further complicate matters, we are now in the […]
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The COVID-19 crisis has caused illness, job loss and financial difficulties for thousands of families and individuals. But it has also bolstered the feeling of solidarity in the general population. Since the beginning of the pandemic, over 10,000 people have received food assistance from Sun Youth. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the […]
Sun Youth is a grassroots, front-line community organization that has been a lifeline for thousands of Montrealers and their families for over 65 years. Our programs include Emergency Services for disaster victims and their families and a large emergency food bank. Sun Youth relies on the generosity of Montreal business leaders, all levels of government […]
Sun Youth Organization continues to offer its emergency services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Although confinement measures coupled with school and daycare closures have created a reduced staff and volunteer situation, Sun Youth’s food bank, medication program, fire program and other emergency services will continue to help disadvantaged Montrealers. Special measures and protocols have been put […]
“Sun Youth has played a big part in the pursuit of my dream of reaching the highest levels in basketball. The structure of their sports program, the coaches and the resources available undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of many young athletes. Pride, discipline, surpassing oneself, teamwork, giving back to the next generation are […]
Volunteers of all ages contribute to Sun Youth in many ways. From elementary school students to retired seniors, with a wide variety of people in between, all volunteers are an essential part of the organization and they have been since its founding in 1954. 65 years ago, 13 year-old Sid Stevens and 9 year-old Earl […]
