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FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT DANS LA RUE.

Our Founder, Father Emmett Johns “Pops”

In 1988, Father Emmett “Pops” Johns decided to reach out with love to help youth living on the street.

He asked them a simple question:

« What can I do to help you? »

Thus was born Dans la rue.

Donations

Your vital contributions enable us to support and help homeless youth for the past 35 years.

In the news

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.
Service à la famille - intervenante avec une jeune mère et son enfant

Love that protects, connects and nurtures

February is the month of love, and at Dans la rue, we celebrate it differently.
Groupe de participants au marathon Brigada Jiu Jitsu 2.0

A jiu-jitsu marathon to transform youth lives

Discover a unique jiu-jitsu challenge where the community comes together to help homeless youth.

Where to find help

Youth looking for help will find a variety of services at Dans la rue.