Our Solidarity Networks Commitment
As female homelessness grows and becomes increasingly complex, Chez Doris is stepping up its strategic role by introducing a liaison position to deepen collaboration with partners. At multiple consultation tables, our team contributes its expertise to shape coordinated solutions. Acting as a voice for vulnerable women, our coordinator is actively engaged in community, institutional, and academic circles.
Networks and coalitions
Movement to End Homelessness (MMFIM)
Bringing together community, institutional, and business partners to create lasting solutions that improve conditions for people experiencing homelessness and work toward ending it in Montreal.
Coalition of Humanitarian and Community Organizations for Emergency Measures in Montreal (ROHCMUM)
Learn moreMontreal Indigenous Community Network (RESEAU)
Learn moreMontreal Indigenous Community Network (RESEAU)
Learn moreRound tables and committees
Women’s Groups Round Table of Montréal (TGFM)
Brings together influential women’s organizations across Montreal to champion and protect women’s interests from a feminist, genderequality perspective.
Chez Doris contributes actively on the Health Subcommittee, sharing insights on the Action Plan for Women’s Health and WellBeing and on the pressing health issues affecting women in Montreal.
Round Table on Mental Health, CIUSSS of West Central Montreal
Chez Doris participates as a member of the local network, providing a range of services to women in vulnerable situations, and takes part in:
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The Clinical Issues Subcommittee, which addresses various challenges faced by members and partners and explores potential solutions.
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The Housing Subcommittee, mandated to create practical tools for partners and local organizations that provide housing or other forms of shelter, in response to the neighbourhood’s ongoing housing crisis.
Together North and South Committee
Addressing the issues faced by Indigenous and Inuit communities, the committee unites organizations from Montreal and northern regions.
Cabot Square Urban Safety Committee
Bringing together a range of stakeholders from the Cabot Square area, the committee provides updates on local conditions, ongoing initiatives, and upcoming events.
Chez Doris is directly involved through its day centre, night shelter, and service centre, all located within the territory.
Centre-Sud Homelessness Committee
Bringing together various stakeholders from the Cabot Square area, the committee provides updates on local conditions, initiatives, and upcoming events. Chez Doris is directly involved through its residences located within the territory.
Consultation Committee on the Implementation of the "Individual Placement and Support" (IPS) Model for People Experiencing Homelessness in Quebec, organized by the Douglas Research Centre
Chez Doris provides comments, suggestions, and feedback on three tools used in the model — the fidelity scale, a guide to the approach, and an online training — to ensure they are well adapted to the needs of its clientele.
Student Outreach
Concordia University
Chez Doris took part as a panelist in a course offered by the Art and Design Department on climate justice and housing inequalities — issues that particularly affect women, as well as Indigenous and Inuit women arriving from the North.
McGill University
Chez Doris took part as a panelist in the Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship course, discussing homelessness and housing issues in Montreal, our success and impact indicators, our key partners, and the challenges faced by the women we serve.
Student partnerships
Students from McGill’s Faculty of Law
Offering our clients workshops on laws, human rights, e.g. housing, immigration, and official documents (wills/estates).
McGill students participating in the Care Through Tech Initiative
Offering our clients technology workshops (cell phones, computers, internet).
Public consultations
Public Consultation Office (OCPM)
Participation in the consultations on homelessness.
