Our Mission
A Welcoming Refuge in the Heart of Montreal
Since its inception in 1929, St. Michael’s Mission has opened its doors to Montréal’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in the heart of the city. At the core of our vision is offering those with nowhere else to go a place to start by nurturing a warm, welcoming environment where anyone and everyone can feel at home. Our aim is to give our guests the opportunity to regain their dignity, their autonomy, and a sense of inclusion.
Our History
From traditional roots to flourishing in the present day
From its roots as a soup kitchen run by the community of St. John the Evangelist under its famous red roof, our organisation has evolved into an independent organisation that emphasises a culture of openness, respect, and tolerance which allows any and all to find refuge with us. While we have a new home these days, the Red Roof moniker is still deeply intertwined with our identity.
It is essential to us that we stay connected to the compassion and dedication that inspired the original Mission into being while adapting ourselves to the realities and needs of an increasingly challenging world. Opening the door of community to those who find themselves on the outside is what we do.
Our Team
From providing the most basic necessities to accompanying our guests through the struggles of day-to-day life and opening the door to social re-integration, our employees are there to help.
Campbell Stuart
Executive Director
Dave Duverger
Supervisor, Programs
Marie-Justine Ajavon
Supervisor, Operations
Andy Marrocco
Community Liaison Officer
John Gonzales
Kitchen Supervisor
Celestina Udoye
Cook
Neila Sultan
Intervention worker
Ali Abass
Intervention Worker/Security
Jackson Fleuranvil
Supervisor, Security
Angelo Marcelin
Security
Rodny Pierre-Canel
Security
David Bukenya
Inventory Coordinator
Our Board Of Directors
Reverend Keith Schmidt, Chair
Star Gale, Director
Betty Esperanza, Director
Marlene Daley, Secretary
Sheila Woodhouse, Director
Sharyn Scott, Treasurer
Gerry Lafferty, Director
Our Impact
St. Michael’s by the numbers
Welcoming around 125 individuals a day, our little shelter provides: