Community Sector News
Fundraisers
Yoga for NOVA
Join NOVA West Island on October 4 for the 18th edition of Yoga for NOVA. A wonderful occasion to do something good for yourself while doing something good for the community! Click here for more information.
Boîte de Noël
Support NOVA West Island on October 15 by going to the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club for an event that features handmade items including Christmas decorations.
Humans of Love
LOVE (Quebec) is excited to present Humans of LOVE on October 16, a benefit and photo exhibit inspired by the iconic Humans of New York. This special event will showcase the powerful stories and artwork of youth supported by the organization. Click here for more information.
Annual Fundraising Evening
Join La Sortie on October 18 for a memorable evening in a festive atmosphere at La Verità restaurant, where a sumptuous Tuscan dinner and an open bar will be waiting for you. Get tickets here.
Silent Disco
Join WIAIH on October 18 for an event to let loose, have fun, and dance the night away. Get all the details for this fun event here!
50th Celebration Dinner
Big Brothers Big Sisters West Island invites you to join them on October 22 for a night of inspiration, community, and how youth mentoring helps kids stay on track! Click here for more information.
Pasta Fundraiser
ABOVAS is hosting their 5th annual Pasta Fundraiser at Mundo Trattoria on October 26. Enjoy a great meal and support a good cause. Get your tickets here!
Events
Youth Volunteer Fair
The Table de quartier sud de l’Ouest-de-l’Île and its partners are organizing the fourth edition of the West Island Youth Volunteer Fair on October 4. The event aims to inform and promote volunteerism to young people and their parents by organizations that welcome and support 12-17 year old youth as volunteers.
Women’s Health Literacy Conference
Join Literacy Unlimited on October 4 for a special event discussing all aspects of health literacy for women, focusing on the mind, the body, and the soul. Join them as we raise awareness on health literacy, in all stages of womanhood. Get the details here.
Did You Know?
New Support Group
Friends for Mental Health is offering a new support group for parents of youth living with mental health problems (25 years old and under). It is a safe space to share experiences, break isolation, and find support among people who truly understand what you’re going through. Together, we explore ways to better understand, communicate, and take care of ourselves as parents.
Community Kitchens
Corbeille de Pain’s Community Kitchen Workshops are starting back in September in three West Island locations. Click here to find out more about these workshops and to view the September to December 2025 schedule.
Youth In Action
Volunteer West Island’s Youth in Action 2025-2026 Challenge is about to begin! Youth can participate starting September 15th for the change to be recognized for their volunteerism and have a chance at winning a scholarship! Click here for more information.
