Testimonials
November 4, 2026
Remembering Doris, 52 years later
52 years ago, Montreal learned of Doris’s murder. Today, her name lives on through a mission: to be there for the most vulnerable women.…
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Discover the stories, actions, and resources that bring our mission to life:
Testimonials, programs, events, tips, and awareness campaigns, stay closely connected to what’s happening within our organization, on the ground and at the heart of our community.
Because every voice, every action, every commitment matters.
Events
November 3, 2026
The 2026 Chez Doris Holiday Market
The 2026 Chez Doris Holiday Market will be even more magical and festive, while staying as authentic and heartfelt as ever. The Chez Doris…
Programs and initiatives
November 2, 2026
Prevention Changes Lives
There are moments that move us deeply and remind us why we do this work. One of them happened on the morning of the…
Statements
October 26, 2026
Where Your Donations Go
Every donation to Chez Doris helps us respond to the immediate and evolving needs of vulnerable women. While some gifts support specific programs, most…
Testimonials
October 21, 2026
Joan: Catching Her Breath
When you meet Joan, she is far from the image many people still associate with homelessness. A university graduate, she worked for many years…
Statements
September 14, 2026
Women’s Homelessness: An Unprecedented Alliance Calls for Funding That Meets the Scale of the Need
Board chairs and executive directors from 13 Montreal organizations serving women experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity unite to demand adequate funding. Montreal, September 14, 2026 — With…
Testimonials
June 12, 2026
The key that changes everything for Martine
When Martine talks about her new apartment, emotions quickly surface. This is not simply a place she is about to move into, but a…
Testimonials
February 25, 2026
Lorraine: writing to survive
The story of Lorraine is difficult, at times shocking. The details she shares are raw, not meant to provoke, but because she has chosen…
Statements
February 25, 2026
After two years of commitment at Chez Doris: The urgency remains as strong as ever, and so does my determination
Photo : Diane Pilote, Executive Director of Chez Doris This March, I will celebrate a very special anniversary: two years as Executive Director of…
Statements
November 11, 2025
We can’t afford to be surprised anymore. This is a crisis.
At Chez Doris, what we are seeing every day is not an exception or a temporary shift. It is a growing and urgent reality.…
Testimonials
November 11, 2025
In chorus for hope: Eight voices chime in to support vulnerable women at Chez Doris
Today we speak with Sébastien Dhavernas—actor, singer, and engaged citizen—who recently made a meaningful contribution to support the women served by Chez Doris. He…
Events
October 31, 2025
The Chez Doris holiday fair: a magical, supportive event full of life🎄
When the magic of the holidays comes to Fulford Residence, it’s much more than just a fair: it’s a celebration of the creativity, solidarity,…