Dear friends,

In these difficult economic times, those with few or no resources are hit the hardest. Consulting a lawyer, sending your child to summer camp or enrolling her in a music program, become luxuries out of one’s grasp. Indeed, just when needs are rising, services are being cut back.

At Montreal City Mission this past year, we have not only sustained our programs but expanded them, reaching out to more and more members of our community.

ü       Two new houses for newly arrived refuges (increasing residents from 9 to 46)

ü       65% increase in numbers at  our Just Solutions Clinic

ü       English classes in partnership with a United Church congregation

ü       A new Saturday drop-in center offering workshops and training

ü       Music lessons for members of the Every Kid Choir

ü       A new program for youth – Stories Without Borders -  combining art and peace

This and much more is accomplished through the support of many individual donors like yourself. Whether it be $10, $100 or $1,000, your gift counts! Please read the enclosed Annual Report carefully and consider making a donation in support of our work today. Together we will build the kind of community that all can be proud to call home.

At this glorious time of the year when the earth is awakening and new life bursting forth, may you and yours be blessed through the miracles that are Easter, Passover and Spring.

Yours in peace,

Paula Kline

Director

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