Our Programs
Food Security Programs
Community Lunch
The Community Lunch Program offers Point Saint Charles residents and guests hot, nutritious and balanced lunches prepared fresh daily…
Take Out
Food security and social isolation are two of the most pressing issues for many of our seniors and anyone else with mobility challenges.
Oasis Community Garden
Our Oasis Community Garden has gardens on the side of our building and on our upper terrace. Fresh, organic vegetables are grown and our harvest…
Bees
Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem. We may take them and other pollinators like butterflies and hoverflies for granted – but they are vital for stable, healthy…
Children Programs
Alternate School
The Alternate School is a bilingual program for families with children 3-4 years old that functions with parent participation that offers…
After School
Saint Columba House provides a high-quality bilingual After School program that focuses on academics and homework, but also on wellness…
Summer Day Camp
During the summer, Saint Columba House provides a bilingual Day Camp to the children, families and youth of Point Saint Charles.
Youth Programs
LEAD (Leadership, Exploration and Development)
The LEAD program came out of many youth consultations where a lack of employment and leadership skills were identified as gaps in services…
CIT (Counselor-in-training)
In the CIT program, youth aged 14-16 are empowered as community leaders as they learn the skills needed to work as counselors-in-training…
In-Transit Day Camp
For 5 weeks in the summer, In-Transit runs alongside Saint Columba House’s day camp. It is designed for youth between the ages of 12 and 14…
Sexual Health Initiative
Saint Columba House currently partners with Saint Gabriel Elementary school to offer sexual health workshops for students in grades 4, 5 and 6.
Adult Programs
Café Pronto
Café Pronto is a meeting place in the heart of the Point Saint-Charles district located at Saint Columba House. Open to all and at a very affordable price…
Hand-in-Hand
Services adults living with intellectual, mental and/or physical challenges aged between 55 and 70 years old. The participants live on low-incomes…
Senior Connections
Our senior group meets every Friday annually from 1:00 pm – 3:00 PM. While most of Saint Columba House’s programs are bilingual, this group takes…
Women’s Discussion Group
Women’s Discussion Group is a forum which provides a monthly discussion group for women to discuss and explore issues of concern to them…
Men’s Group
Once a month, our men’s group meets at Saint Columba House at 5 pm for a supper. While every evening has a different subject to explore…
Bill’s Community Bike Shop
Saint Columba House’s very own bike shop is open to all the cyclists in the community! Drop off your bike for a tune-up at a reasonable price…