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The Van

Where to contact us?

514 526-7677 during daytime
514 524-0029 during evening and overnight

The Van represents an important first step in the long process of building trust with the youth and is often their first point of contact with Dans la rue.

About the Van

In addition to providing a brief escape from life on the streets, the Van’s volunteers also refer youth to appropriate resources.

The Van is a bus that offers a safe, warm break from the street for homeless and at-risk youth. 

The Van provides the following services:

  • Support, guidance and someone to listen
  • Meals and bags of non-perishable food
  • Donations of warm clothing and basic necessities
Photo Annie-Ève Dumontier
Photo Annie-Ève Dumontier
Photo Annie-Ève Dumontier

Where does the Van stop?

8:15 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Ste-Catherine St. and Morgan Av.

9:15 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Gascon Avenue and Ontario St.

10:15 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Ste-Catherine St. and De Lorimier Av.

5 nights per week – All nights except Tuesdays and Saturdays.

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NEWS ABOUT THE VAN

22 March 2026

Dans la rue celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

At Dans la rue, St. Patrick’s Day is no ordinary celebration. It reminds our community of the origins of the organization’s founder, Father Emmett Johns—known as “Pops”—who was born in Montreal in 1928 to Irish parents.
31 January 2024

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.
Énergir, partenaire indispensable de Dans la rue
24 January 2023

Énergir: An Essential Partner for Dans la rue

Énergir has expanded its support for Dans la rue and youth in unstable living situations with a generous $10,000 donation, over and above its key partnership with the Van.

Your donations are essential for us to continue our mission.

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