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Jill Hugessen: Chair of the Board of Directors at Chez Doris
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. For almost 50 years, Chez Doris has been a place of refuge and dignity for Montreal's most vulnerable women. What began as a single day centre in 1977 now spans six service points — soon seven — open 24/7…
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Karol Tessier: Meet the woman who opens the door to foster dogs
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. Some volunteers give their time. Karol Tessier gives a home. From Saint-Polycarpe, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, Karol opens the door to rescue dogs who need a safe place to land, caring for them unt…
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How Andy Sarrasin's work with Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Montreal is helping local youth
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. For more than 65 years, the Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Montreal has been quietly making a difference for children and youth across the West Island — and every one of its members is a volunteer. Joining us …
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Amanda Moniz explains how YES has helped Quebecers looking for work
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. For more than 30 years, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship has helped over 70,000 English-speaking Quebecers find work, launch and grow businesses, and build sustainable creative careers — through free one…
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Difference Makers - Episode 58 - Varsha Bhat
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Varsha Bhat, founder and host of the Aging With Dignity podcast, focusing on the value of providing care for those who are aging and advocating for improvements to senior care.
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Difference Makers - Episode 57 - Anne-Marie Croteau
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Anne-Marie Croteau, Dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. Anne-Marie highlights how people with a business degree can contribute to the betterment of society.
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Difference Makers - Episode 58 - James Hughes
Sam Watts of Welcome Hall Mission shines a spotlight on the people making a difference in our communities. This week, newly elected Quebec MNA James Hughes joins Sam to reflect on his election victory and discuss his plans to address homelessness across the province. Tune in to Difference Makers; …
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Difference Makers - Episode 55 - Sophie Dalbec
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Sophie Dalbec of Habitat for Humanity, Quebec. Habitat for Humanity makes a difference in our community by making affordable homeownership accessible by removing barriers that can make ow…
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Difference Makers: Episode 54
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Benita Goldin joins us from Contactivity Centre, a Montreal community centre that's kept seniors active, engaged and connected for over 50 years. Also, Nori Bortoluzzi from the Nota Bene …
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Difference Makers: Episode 53
Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Julia Asselstine joins us from Literacy Unlimited, an organization working to improve adult English literacy across Quebec. Also, Jennifer Johnson joins us from CHSSN, the Community Healt…
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