Does everyone know about the L’Itinéraire magazine? You’ve doubtlessly seen the magazine being hawked in busy areas such as metro station entrances. It’s really a wonderful enterprise dedicated to helping those who have trouble fitting in society live a productive life. Articles center around the problems of poverty and the homeless. Some of them are written by the magazine sellers. Selling the magazine gives these people the chance to earn a living and find self worth in a society who has largely excluded them. These are real people with real down on their luck stories who have overcome hardships to be where they are today - out selling on the streets. At their pace, at their hours.

The L’Itinéraire building at the corner of De Lorimier and Ste Catherine also houses a café. Called Café sur la Rue, the eatery serves complete meals at very low prices. There are social workers in the cafe for consultation. Hungry people without money are fed too, thanks to donations from the public. You can also buy meal cards on line to donate to the Café or to have sent to your home. Last week, I ordered some and had them sent to me. I hand them out to hungry panhandlers and let them know it’s good for a free meal. I also remind them that there are people there who could help.

I thought this was a great way to give constructively. You can order the meal cards over the internet here. And click on “Faire l’achat de Cartes Repas” at the bottom left of the screen.

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