The Chez Doris holiday fair is back

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Chez Doris holiday fair will make its grand return at the Fulford residence.

Come one, come all to discover, encourage, and celebrate the talent of the women of Chez Doris!

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CHEZ DORIS, SERVING VULNERABLE WOMEN SINCE 1977

With a personalized and compassionate approach, we offer a wide range of services in safe, welcoming spaces where women in need can find support and comfort without judgment. Our goals are to help them to avoid homelessness and take meaningful steps toward regaining autonomy and stability.

CHEZ DORIS: MUCH MORE THAN A SHELTER

We support the most vulnerable women get off the street or avoid ending up there through support and prevention programs, as well as practical assistance to face their challenges. Chez Doris has six (soon to be seven) service locations in Montreal, accessible 24/7.

CHEZ DORIS, FROM PRECARITY TO AUTONOMY

Chez Doris offers personalized support to women in Montreal—helping them find their path to lasting autonomy. Whether they are students, retirees, precariously employed, or experiencing homelessness.

Running to support women in precarious situations

Running to support women in precarious situations

From September 20 to 21, 2025, the Chez Doris team will proudly take part in the Marathon Beneva de Montréal, the biggest running event in Quebec. Beyond the sporting challenge, it’s a profoundly human mission that motivates our every step: to offer essential support to women in precarious situations in Montreal. Chez Doris is a […]

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Together, fighting the invisibility of homeless women

Together, fighting the invisibility of homeless women

As Montreal’s homeless census takes place this spring, I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that women experiencing homelessness or vulnerability have specific needs that are often misunderstood and frequently overlooked. This census won’t give us a complete picture of their situation. Unlike men experiencing homelessness, who are often visible in public spaces, […]

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Miracles in the kitchen: A pre-employability program that changes lives

Miracles in the kitchen: A pre-employability program that changes lives

Who would have thought a simple cake recipe could rebuild a life, a spoonful of sugar at a time? Yet, that’s exactly what happens at Chez Doris, thanks to our culinary pre-employment program. Here, the kitchen isn’t just a workplace; it’s a space for healing and community. This program, which we started two years ago, […]

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The need is urgent

The need is urgent

The most vulnerable women need us.

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