These days we celebrate the 50th edition of National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 14th to the 20th! For the occasion, the Roulant Meals-on-Wheels team invites you to our Tacomania event to celebrate the immense work that Roulant volunteers accomplish daily! This involvement is essential to the pursuit of our mission, and we are deeply grateful for all the …
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Volunteering at the farm in 2024
Recently, we provided you with updates on the changes happening at the Roulant’s farm in Senneville this year, as well as the volunteer shift schedule that many of you are used to. While unfortunately we won’t have the usual weekly farm volunteer shifts this year, there will be several opportunities throughout the 2024 season for you to get involved! Shifts …
Welcome to the Urban gardens
Are you new to gardening or do you have a green thumb and can’t wait to start the agricultural season? Our Urban gardens need you! We invite you to mark your calendars and get ready to get your hands dirty with us! AGRICULTURE SPECIAL WELCOME SESSION These sessions are designed to familiarize you with the spirit of Roulant, its farming …
AGM 2024: Highlights and Insights
At the end of March (and beginning of spring!) the Roulant community gathered for its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). It was a big night – 102 members voted to elect our new Board of Directors, we approved organizational bylaws, and the strategic planning committee collected members’ opinions to weave into a collaborative vision for the future. The Roulant’s AGM …
Sushi in the pizza garden
Since 2019, classes from the Au-pied-de-la-montagne school down the street have participated in the Jardin Pizza project with Santropol Roulant’s urban agriculture program. The idea was initiated by Gianna from Volailles et Gibiers Fernando, the butcher shop across from the Roulant, with the primary objective to introduce the concept of the food cycle and notions of nutrition to the young …
Gathering ’round the fire
It’s not unusual for Terrasses Roy to be bustling with events and activities over the warm summer months. But covered in snow and with temperatures below freezing? That’s another story! This year, our community partner Comm-un broke the mould by organizing a truly warm community gathering in partnership with the Roulant – the Winter storytelling event. The evening of January …
2024 AGM: Introducing the Candidates to the Board of Directors
We are excited to introduce to the community 7 people from all walks of life who have applied to fill the 3 open seats on the Roulant’s Board of Directors in 2024, keen to oversee its governance and further its mission. You’ll also recognize a familiar face among them, who is now standing for re-election after her second two-year term. …
Winter storytelling on Terrasses Roy
We’re excited to bring a touch of warmth to the winter season. Join Santropol Roulant and Comm-Un for an evening of winter storytelling on the Terrasses Roy on Thursday, January 18th. Immerse yourself in the welcoming atmosphere and comforting ambiance as we share steaming bowls of soup, engage in stories from the Milton-Parc community, and marvel at winter sculptures and …
Three cheers to you!
We are ending 2023’s winter fundraising campaign and entering 2024 with our hearts full of gratitude for the power of community mobilisation. With a goal of $90,000, 281 individuals (and a few companies) came together this winter to collectively raise $86,863 towards Santropol Roulant’s programs. Of these, 48 were first-time donors to the Roulant and three people set up new monthly donations, …
The more, the merrier
On December 14, members of the community joined together for a festive holiday event at the Roulant. This year’s event was a particularly special occasion where community members from across programs were invited to come together: clients of the Meals-on-Wheels, volunteers, community partner organizations, and friends of the Roulant. All told, around 150 guests gathered under the Roulant roof, but, …
Maximize your seasonal giving impact
Every year, we work together to change the lives of people in need for the better. Thanks to our collective efforts, the Roulant’s clients receive delicious and balanced meals delivered right to their doorsteps. In 2023, we prepared and distributed over 30,000 nutritious meals, and we have even more ambitious plans for 2024. With the recent launch of the Winter …
Winter Campaign: strength in solidarity
The Roulant has seen the stark evolution of its neighbourhood in the past few years. In response, we have joined efforts in the area to support people experiencing homelessness. The projects initiated are a natural extension of our work, and will only gain momentum in 2024. We want to continue sowing these seeds to meet the soaring need. Together, we …