Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorised
Volunteering at Logifem, working in the garden, helping prepare and serve dinner and simply talking with the many wonderful women that live and work there, has been an enriching experience for me. The staff shows a sincere kindness, understanding and patience to all...
Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorised
Logifem has given me support and security through the intervention workers who are amazing. Security, stability. Logifem has given me a new confidence in myself. Logifem gave me a roof over my head and ways to get back on my feet, time and assistance to solve...
Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorised
In October 2016, I had the privilege of stepping into the role of Interim Director once again and I am happy to be back in this capacity. Over a year has passed since I last replaced Sally Richmond, Logifem’s Executive Director, during her maternity leave after the...
Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorised
Residents at Logifem’s shelter receive two cooked meals a day plus a self-service style breakfast consisting of cereals, toast, hard boiled eggs, muffins, bananas, tea, coffee and orange juice. We use a two week menu template to ensure residents receive a healthy...
Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorised
As I reflect on what it was that brought me to Logifem, I have to say that at a certain point in my life, Logifem gave me all that I needed. I was going through a situation of failure and I had lost all of my reference points: material, relational and emotional. The...
Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorised
Since 2013 Logifem has participated in a committee organized by the Table des groupes de femmes de Montréal to examine issues related to homelessness as experienced by women in the city, using the word “homeless” to incorporate anyone whose housing situation is...
