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The second round of calls for applications for the Gateway program closed earlier this spring. Once again, we invited teams leading efforts across Montreal to submit their projects for the opportunity to receive a $5,000 grant and join the Horizons Learning Journey.

We are pleased to reveal the 5 new projects joining the SHIFT community.
All teams tackle different systems of inequity, injustice, and unsustainability with the hope of creating a more just, inclusive and broadly prosperous Montreal!

Over the summer, we said goodbye to a former member and welcomed new staff into the team. Andrea Clarke, former Senior Director of Community Engagement and Social Impact (SHIFT and the OCE), left Concordia to pursue a new role as the Chagnon Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer.

Until the search for a new director is successful, Susan Edey will be serving as Interim Director. Susan has been contributing to SHIFT since its inception, and most recently in the role of Interim Senior Program Manager.

You may recognize them… please welcome our new colleagues!

• Emma Harake – Space and Events Coordinator
• Richenda Grazette – Funding Program Coordinator
• Shin Ling Low – Internship Assistant
• Maeva Ramboni – Social Media Assistant

The SHIFT Ongoing Connections Grant (OCG) provides additional financial support to projects that have already been funded by SHIFT. Over the last year, SHIFT allocated a total of $35,000 to seven teams to continue their community-led efforts for social transformation.

Joins us in celebrating their work!

• Peer Support Group – A peer support program for English-speaking Black youth
• Concordia’s Precious Plastic Project – Student-led initiative changing the fate of plastic waste
• Ferme urbaine Duff-Court - Healthy and eco-friendly food in the Duff Court neighbourhood
• Home Narratives of Confinement – A study on the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on women and mothers.
• enuf – Tackling the water crisis and the waste management system in Montreal.
• Maison LI-BER-T House - Models and practices to facilitate the reintegration and empowerment of women.
• Hamidou Horticulture – A new training program on growing ethnic and ancient vegetables. 

We are happy to announce that the renovations of the SHIFT space are almost completed. We are getting ready to open our doors and welcome you!

More information will follow. Stay tuned!