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The Van — No Fair-Weather Friend

MétéoMédia recently produced a report on Dans la rue, an organization known for braving all sorts of weather to make the streets of Montreal a little warmer.

How Dans la rue Has Changed Christopher’s Life

A special report in La Presse on the fight against homelessness, talks about Christopher McComber, who has been taking part in Dans la rue’s programs.

The Youth Homelessness Prevention Forum Is Back!

The second Youth Homelessness Prevention Forum is set to take place in Quebec City on April 30 and May 1, 2024.

Pops’ Legacy

For the past 35 years, Dans la rue has upheld the mission of founder Father Emmett “Pops” Johns to be there for homeless youth.

Life, as Seen from Both Sides of the Street

Suzie is on staff at Dans la rue, working as our External Employment Counsellor . She is no stranger to youth homelessness. Today, she helps young people find their own path to a better and more stable life.

Jules, a front-line counsellor, helps youth deal with loss

When something like that happens, we are here to let them talk about it. Perhaps because I’m a priest as well as a front-line counsellor, they came to me at one point and asked me to perform a ceremony in honour of a fallen friend.

Maggie describes a young father’s perseverance

Maggie is always delighted to relate stories of youth who have managed to break the cycle of poverty and violence.

35 years of delivering on Pops’ mission

For the past 35 years, Dans la rue have been proud to carry on the work started by our founder, Father Emmett Johns— “Pops,”

Kayaking trip for our youth

We recently organized a kayaking trip to give the youth we serve the chance to get out of the city, fill up on fresh air and make the most of summer.

Alex Gold, an Inspiring Young Volunteer

Learn about Alex Gold, a medical student who has been a volunteer with Dans la rue’s Van for the last six years.

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