Little Brothers: Present on the Island of Montreal since 1962
On the Island of Montreal, we are able to observe that the isolation of seniors is much more present than we could imagine. Some of them have lost contact with the community and it is very easy to no longer see them. One of our great challenges is certainly to make them feel at home in the community.
It is by working together with others in the community that we can identify isolated seniors, recreate a caring community around them, and ensure a continuum of care and services.
Our team is divided into 12 sectors, which allows grassroots mobilization and the matching of seniors with volunteers living in their neighbourhood.
On a daily basis, Little Brothers Island of Montreal can thus mark their presence and their ability to touch the hearts of our Great Friends.
1,021
seniors accompanied annually
1,199
volunteers who give their time throughout the year
History
Within the Community
Since it is collectively that we can respond to the needs and well-being of seniors, it is essential to work closely with collaborators and partners to extend the reach of our action.
Therefore, we are members of the Table de concertation des aînés de l’île de Montréal, and several Tables de concertation for seniors throughout the city.
Key Collaborators and Local Partners
- AREQ, Montreal North;
- COMACO;
- Direction Régionale de la Santé Publique (DRSP);
- TD Bank Foundation;
- Grace Dart Foundation;
- Rossy Foundation;
- The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal;
- The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal East;
- Le Forum des citoyens aînés de Montréal;
- The P.A.S. de la rue;
- The SPVM community service;
- The various Centres Actions Bénévoles that serve the territory of Montreal;
- CHSLD and residential care workers;
- Les Popotes Roulantes and Santropol Roulant;
- The residences of the Groupe Maurice;
- Social workers from CIUSS and hospitals;
- Service 211;
- Alzheimer Society;
- Tel-Aînés;
- Trajet Jeunesse;
- City of Montreal.
In the Media
- An Orphan of Duplessis Fulfills His Dream of Seeing the Canadiens at the Bell Centre, published in Le Journal de Montréal in February 2025 (in French).
- Isolation Among Seniors: “The Holidays Are a Difficult Time,” broadcasted on 98.5 FM in December 2024 (in French).
- A Meal to Break Isolation on Christmas Eve, published on Radio-Canada in December 2024 (in French).
- These Brazilian Immigrants Will Spend Their Sixth Consecutive Christmas with an Orphan of Duplessis They Have “Adopted,” published in Le Journal de Montréal in December 2024 (in French).
- Françoise Is Like Us, published in La Presse in September 2024 (in French).
How can I get involved in my region?
Team Members
Joanne Parmenter, senior director of operations
Elsa Fourez, Sector Manager
Cherley Laporte Lominy, Central West Sector (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal-Ouest, Mont-Royal, Saint-Laurent, Cartierville, Parc-Extension)
Marwa Sebbar, Hochelaga Maisonneuve Mercier sector
Mikaël Grant Chalifour, Central-North sector (Villeray, Saint-Michel, Saint-Léonard)
Sylvie Caron, Le Plateau sector
Diana Pirajan, Le Plateau sector
Mélanie Korving, West Island sector
Marie-Sophie Girard, Pointe de l’Île sector
Marie-Pier Rochon, Center-Northwest Sector (Ahunstic-Bordeaux-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent)
Thalia Landu Mombongo-Bakaniani, North Sector (Ahuntsic, Montréal-Nord)
Emilie Potvin, Ville-Marie sector
Alexis Lebrun, Southwest sector
Marine Paysan, Rosemont-Petite-Patrie
Melissa Elmer, Volunteer Operations Manager
