QCGN Member Organizations Directory

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Quebec Counselling Association (QCA) exists to be the anglophone voice for Quebec counselling professionals. We are affiliated with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to offer services to counsellors and those in the helping profession at large. We also strive to raise awareness of mental health initiatives and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 that brings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing and encourages creativity and intercultural understanding. The Foundation produces an Annual Literary Festival of international calibre and offers a wide range of education... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Townshippers’ Association is a non-profit, non-partisan community organization focused on promoting and supporting the interests of the English-speaking minority community in the historical Eastern Townships region of Quebec. Through a variety of initiatives and programs, Townshippers’ works to strengthen... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
The Concordian Student Newspaper is a non-profit, student-run independent newspaper founded in 1983 which serves the Concordia university campus and surrounding community. We produce our print, online, video, and radio platforms to report on student-led groups, social justice, environmental issues, Concordia sports, women in sports, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, music, housing, human rights, arts & culture, heritage, and mental health. The Concordian Student Newspaper centers around building trust with our student body through our fair and ethical reporting on issues that affect them the most such as housing for new students, tuition hikes, and educational rights. As students reporting for students, we value what our university community needs and deserves to know as well as offering them the space to share their voices in their own way.
SEIZE educates, incubates, and organizes in support of the social solidarity economy. SEIZE incubates organizations and advances campaigns that are leading a transition to a new economy—supporting organizers, activists and entrepreneurs build a strong foundation that encourages economic democracy, solidarity, and cooperation. In 2021, SEIZE successfully campaigned to institutionalize itself within Concordia University and receive operational funding through the university’s fee-levy system, capturing students’ interest in a more sustainable economy through programs like SEIZE’s "Fundamentals of Solidarity Economy" curriculum and the Social Economy Mentorship Internship (SEMI) Program. With 321 user members, 16 support member organizations, and 6 worker members, SEIZE is able to effectively organize through its direct grassroots connections and strong member network.
Phelps Aide Phelps Helps is a true grass-roots organization, founded in 2012 to expressly combat the unacceptably high drop-out rates in the Stanstead area of Quebec. The program has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to one that includes assistance for Grades 3 and up in both English and French. Phelps’ innovative... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Quebec Farmers’ Association is a not-for-profit, member-based organization that works to support, enable and maintain the minority-language agricultural and rural constituency of Quebec. Through active networking and relationship building, advocating and defending rights, providing benefits and services, and conveying information through... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Coasters Association, as a representative and responsive organization, enhances the quality of life on the Quebec Lower North Shore by creating and supporting community development and community leadership. The Coasters Association seeks to develop knowledge of the needs and expectations of the 16 communities on... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Avenues Montreal is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that helps out-of-high school youth explore opportunities and find their path using strength-based plans. Avenues empowers youth by accompanying them through the process of discovering and connecting with Montreal’s rich community resources, and cultivating their autonomy, confidence, and sense of belonging. Our programming is centered on addressing the unique dreams, values, and needs of each participant in the areas of well-being, education, and employment. At Avenues Montreal we believe that every youth deserves access to services centered on care and community. We are here to serve all youth, especially minority communities which includes English-speaking youth. Participation is voluntary and open to individuals aged 17 to 35, not actively enrolled in secondary school, and residing in Montreal or the greater Montreal area.
Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has been providing empowering educational programming for residents of Little Burgundy from birth through adulthood since 1927. Programs range from early literacy programs for 0 to 5 year olds to life skills training for adults. Our aim is to ensure that each member of our community has the opportunity and skills... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence (HLSL) contributes to the maintenance and development of the English-speaking communities of the Lower Saint Lawrence. The organization also aims to document the history of the English-speaking communities in this region and to sustain the institutions serving the communities of the region. Heritage Lower Saint... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Catholic Action Montreal- Since establishing their roots in Montreal during the 18th century, members of Montreal’s English-speaking Catholic community have dedicated themselves to offering care and compassion to those in need. This commitment gave birth to a host of educational, health and social service institutions. Through devotion to service and outreach to... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Chez Doris is a charitable organization, which offers a daytime shelter for women in difficulty. It provides social services, recreational activities, as well as educational and practical assistance in a secure and accepting environment. Available seven days a week, it helps address problems of loneliness, isolation and depression and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
South Shore Community Partners Network (SSCPN) is a volunteer-based non-profit corporation working with Montreal South Shore English-speaking community groups. The SSCPN assists in promoting a range of events and offers support to programs offered by organizations or individuals that could be of benefit to our community... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
English Parents Committee Association (EPCA) is a coalition of Parents’ Committees from the English- language school boards across Quebec. The goals of the Association are to unite and represent Parents’ Committees from the public English-language school boards in the province; reach out and communicate with all parents from English-language... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Gay and Grey Montreal was formed in 2018 to help reduce isolation among older members of the English-speaking 2S.L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community in Montreal. We use the term ‘gay’ as an over-arching term for the whole community that includes two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and anyone else who identifies as... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
DESTA, which is located in the heart of the historical English-speaking Black community in Little Burgundy, Montreal, supports black youth aged 18 to 35 in reaching their educational, employability, and entrepreneurial goals.... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) is an organization consisting of English elementary and secondary schools. QAIS was established to provide for the collective and individual needs of English Independent Schools in Quebec. Member schools are not for profit educational institutions governed by, and responsible to, a Board of... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Saint Columba House is engaged in seeking justice through empowerment, education and social action, as a community ministry of the United Church of Canada in partnership with the Point Saint Charles Community. Through its engagement in the community of Point Saint Charles, Saint Columba House: Works for personal and collective... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) is dedicated to the professional and economic development of English community newspapers and their enterprises serving minority communities in Quebec. The QCNA is as unique as the members it serves with the association’s English and bilingual publications distributed weekly, biweekly,... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Atwater Library and Computer Centre is an independent charitable organization providing educational, cultural and social programs in the Montreal region, using traditional and cutting-edge ways of fostering learning, creativity and discussion. The Library’s heritage building functions as a hub of English-language activities. The organization... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC) represents the English-language film, TV and media production industries in Quebec. Our objective is to increase the production of films and television by the official language minority in Quebec. The Council promotes this objective through research and strategic lobbying at both the federal... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Quebec 4-H Association (4-H Quebec) regroups English-speaking youth across the province from ages six to 25. The objective of 4-H is to promote the personal development of youth by providing experiential learning while enhancing leadership and communication skills. With guidance from adult volunteer leaders, youths run their own clubs... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Seniors Action Quebec works to maintain and enhance the vitality of English-speaking Quebec Seniors. The organization is a provincial network that works on behalf of English-speaking Quebec seniors to promote and provide opportunities to work, play and live in English with access to services that promote a healthy active lifestyle; support... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Family Resource Center/Centre Famille & Ressource A.D.D. offers a variety of services to enhance the lives of English-speaking children (ages 6-25) who have behavioral problems due to mental health issues and academic difficulties through Social Skills and Study Skills development programs. The Center also supports English-speaking families... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Coco’s Place Foundation / La Fondation Place Coco is a federally registered charity (855211629 RR00001). The primary mission is to manage and support The Little Red Playhouse, a bilingual early inclusive education and intervention center located in Montreal West, Quebec. The organization also supports families and caregivers of persons with disabilities, with a focus on neurodiversity and provides training and capacity building across the life span. Our foundation focuses on advocacy and consulting across a range of projects, including research, housing, employment, cross-jurisdictional policy, and benefits.
Contactivity Centre is a non-profit community centre for active seniors and retirees. Our aim is to work together to reduce isolation and empower ourselves to age healthily and happily. Here you can meet new friends, keep growing and learning, and replenish body, mind and spirit. Choose from among our dozen courses, out-of-town excursions... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) is a non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization engaged with its members in promoting the preservation of the built, cultural and natural heritage of Quebec. QAHN aims to promote a greater understanding of the history of Quebec’s English-speaking communities by informing, inspiring and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)
Hear Québec is the only non-profit registered charity serving the anglophone community affected by hearing loss in Quebec. This grassroots organization was built through the efforts of countless volunteers working thousands of hours over the last 40 years. Many of our team and board members are people affected by hearing loss. We understand and... (CLICK TO READ MORE)

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