12,139 individuals benefited from Ometz services, programs and activities in 2019-2020.
412 people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds contributed to our work and community as volunteers.
139 workshops, lectures, conferences and events organized by Ometz were attended by 2,196 people.
7,442 people received our support to improve their quality of life, reduce social isolation, achieve financial autonomy and develop a positive outlook of their future.
1,756 children and adults benefited from material and financial assistance to meet essential needs and secure a decent standard of living.
417 individuals, couples and families used our counselling services to improve relationships, cope with crisis and develop confidence.
279 people living with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder received support to advance their quality of life, personal well-being and employment status.
122 events: alternative therapy sessions, skills workshops and social gatherings helped our clients living with mental health challenges build new relationships and overcome social isolation.
790 young adults aged 18 to 35 at risk of social and economic exclusion received support and guidance to set personal goals, improve their quality of life and maximize their potential.
55 young people living with autism spectrum disorder and/or mild intellectual disabilities acquired independent living and employability skills, and developed new relationships.
1,532 job seekers used our services, in person and online, to navigate the job market, update their skills and find suitable employment opportunities.
286 people with mental health related disabilities received support navigating the job market, finding, securing and maintaining employment.
262 people participated in workshops, trainings and peer support groups to learn techniques and gain confidence for successful job search.
876 newcomer families received information and support at every step of their immigration and adjustment to their new lives in Quebec.
1,009 adults and children discovered their new home and connected with the community through our integration activities.
243 newcomers received guidance to successfully enter the Quebec job market.
600 school children, 350 parents and 120 members of school personnel participated in classroom discussions about relationships, sexuality, Internet safety, prevention of bullying, conflict resolution and resilience.
960 children were screened for motor difficulties and speech disorders and were referred to appropriate resources to improve their developmental trajectory.
138 parents received support from their peers and child development specialists through our parenting groups.
150 people participated in the ABCs of starting a business – a series of free public workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs.
120 startups received business plan coaching, help with accessing financial resources and technical support through our accelerator program.
65 young entrepreneurs received mentorship from renowned members of the Montreal business community.
Successful initiatives start with great partnerships. We are proud to partner with many public, private and community organizations and contribute our voice and expertise to numerous community networks, professional alliances, roundtables and citizen groups, including:
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
|||
|
![]() |
|||
![]() |
||||
|
Michael Aronovici |
Ruth Bensimon Choueke |
Joel Shalit |
Bill Itovitch |
Saul Carliner |
|||
Geneviève Busbib |
|||
Gail Small |
||||
Dominique McCaughey |
Susan Karpman |
Barbara Victor |
None of the work that Ometz is doing would have been possible without the faithful support of our funders and donors. From a transformational gift to an occasional cheque, every dollar allows us to create positive change in the lives of thousands of members of our community. In 2019-2020 over 400 individuals, foundations and corporations supported Ometz through their donations. We sincerely thank each one of them.
![]() |
![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Azrieli Foundation, The Fondation du Dr. Julien |
Kaplan, Steven & Family King, Marlene & Joel & Family |
Roland, Miriam Small, Sarah |
Adelson Design Andy Adelson Arlene Fels Trust, The Bitton, Gad Dekther, Alex ECHO Foundation Estate of Irwin and Virginia Bronstein Estate of Sadie Burk Fantus, Ellen |
Gross, Stephen & Sally Gustav Levinschi Foundation , The H&N Family Subco Inc. Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal, The Leonard Albert Family Foundation, The Litwin, Gerald McCaughey, Gerald Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation, The |
Nachshen, Larry Peter Harasty Memorial Fund Richter Charitable Foundation, The Shaare Zion Congregation Shapiro, Gary Sheiner, Lloyd Wald, Theodore Zukor, Barbara |
CICE Gestion Canada Fraiberg, William Groupe Marcelle Inc. Jack Dym Investments Ltd. |
Lassner, William Mendel, Dean Mendel, Leonard Ritter, Danny |
Small, David Stern, Noah Telio Foundation Tiven, Gabrielle |