About
Founded in 1889, the Old Brewery Mission is the largest resource in Quebec for homeless men and among the largest in Canada for homeless women. We provide a range of programs and services at the forefront of the pursuit to end chronic homelessness. These include enhanced emergency services, physical and mental health programs, psychosocial support services and affordable housing, as well as research and public awareness initiatives that contribute to a better understanding of homelessness as a solvable social problem.
Our Impact
For over 130 years, the Old Brewery Mission has served as a safe sanctuary and beacon of hope to Montreal’s homeless men and women. Last year, we served 295,000 meals, and provided emergency, housing and counselling services to 536 homeless women. We helped 791 people who were homeless for the first time quickly get back on their feet thanks to our residential assessment and referral program. Throughout the winter, our shuttle service made over 26,000 trips to overnight shelters, ensuring that homeless men and women had a warm place to sleep. A full 96% of previously homeless people who participated in our housing programs have reintegrated into the community.
In 2020, Charity Intelligence listed the Old Brewery Mission among the Top 100 Charities in Canada, awarding it a 5-star rating and citing our transparency and demonstrated impact. They noted that 83% of every dollar donated to the Old Brewery Mission went to frontline operations and services.
