Projet Communautaire de Pierrefonds

PCP is an impact-focused, community-centric organization providing programs and services that offer social, academic, linguistic, and emotional support to vulnerable families and children across the West Island. PCP strives to be deeply sensitive to, and respectful of, the needs and aspirations of children and their families, and committed to recognizing and valuing the diversity of individuals from all ethnic Communities. Specifically, the mission is to: ease and assist recent immigrant families with the transition to life in Montréal, Québec; offer a bridge of assistance and relief to vulnerable individuals and families; help promote positive mental health and self-esteem; prepare children and students for greater academic and socially-based success; encourage greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of, and among various community groups across the West Island; and inspire and nurture the spirit of our members to achieve greater self-confidence and independence.

Programs and Services

Preschool Program: An individually personalized program that helps prepare children aged 3-5 for the transition to kindergarten, with a focus on academic, social and French linguistic skills.

Halte-Garderie: A fun and stimulating daycare service for children aged 3-5 from 12:30 – 17:30 PM every weekday to help working parents.

Tots & Talks Program: A bi-weekly opportunity for single and/or isolated mothers to gather in a welcoming, open environment and discuss issues of concern and importance, make new friends, and learn new skills.

Motiv-Action Program: The after-school homework-help & tutoring program for primary school students aged 6-12, not only helps with academics, but also addresses social and linguistic skills as well as overall mental well-being.

Perinatal Program: A program for vulnerable and/or single mothers-to-be, PCP offers a support worker for weekly home visits to provide help, guidance and key information during pregnancy.

Visiting Mothers Program: A program for single and/or isolated young mothers, PCP provides a support worker to visit moms at home on a weekly basis to provide help, guidance and respite.

Tech Coding Program: In partnership with highly renowned KIDCoders, PCP offers a unique 12-week tech coding workshops for kids aged 8 – 15 to help introduce them to a popular and exciting path that sparks the imagination, ignites interest in learning and technology, hones presentation skills, and provides kids with a huge sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

Art Club: A seasonal 10-week art program to help children aged 6-12 unleash their artistic expression and improve self-esteem in a fun and engaging environment.

Improv: The opportunity to learn about and sharpen Improv skills and in turn, become more confident in expressing themselves in group settings is offered for children aged 8-12.

Summer Camp: A 6-week summer day camp for children aged 6-12 during July and August with weekly themes, plenty of outdoor activities, and occasional special outings.

Youth Mental Health Promotion Programs: PCP provides in-school, group-based support services to openly address topics and issues associated with mental health, establish peer-based conflict resolution approaches as well as teach coping skills as part of an anti-bullying and positive mental-health program.