Ricochet homeless shelter searches for permanent home in Montreal’s West Island
- Tania Charron
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Sandra Lovegrove, Ricochet Center resident.
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Since its founding in 2017, the Ricochet Center has supported people experiencing homelessness in Montreal’s West Island while working to secure a stable location for its services. After temporarily operating from Château Pierrefonds—loaned by the CIUSSS until 2024—the organization relocated to an old Jesuit centre on Gouin Boulevard West. Ricochet now hopes to purchase the property to provide residents with a lasting and peaceful environment.
Among those helped is Sandra Lovegrove, who shared how the centre supported her after losing her home due to financial hardship.
However, some nearby residents have expressed concerns about the shelter’s proximity to schools and daycares. Despite these worries, city councillor Benoit Langevin emphasized that Ricochet is an important part of the solution, helping prevent the rise of encampments in the area. The organization now hopes to secure its long-term future in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
