NDG Community Council

What NDG Community Council does

NDG Community Council (Conseil communautaire Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Inc.) is a registered Quebec non-profit charity founded in 1942 and formally incorporated in 1948, headquartered at 5964 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce in Montreal. It operates as one of 32 Tables de quartier on the Island of Montreal, with a mandated role of bringing together residents, community organizations, institutions, and the private sector to identify local needs and coordinate action across six priority sectors including Benny Farm, Fielding-Walkley, Westhaven, and Saint-Raymond. The Council runs three operational pillars — Concertation (12+ sectoral tables covering housing, food security, health, youth, seniors, arts and culture, and intercultural issues), Mobilisation (volunteer coordination, public assemblies, community events and festivals), and Services (information and referral, free tax clinics March through December, conversation groups, and health workshops).

The organization delivers its work through a small staff of 12-13 full-time employees led by Executive Director Halah Al-Ubaidi (since 2010), supplemented by volunteers and a network of 300+ mapped local organizations. Its technology footprint is modest and non-proprietary: a Joomla-based main website (ndg.ca), the NDG Community Listing online directory launched in 2024 (ndgmtl.ca), an email newsletter distributed via Campaign Monitor, a Facebook presence, and a 'What's Happening in NDG' radio show on CJLO 1690 AM. There are no APIs, integrations, or AI capabilities; the platform functions as a community-facing information layer rather than a technology product.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through grants and donations rather than commercial sales: primary funding flows from Centraide du Grand Montréal (via the Initiative montréalaise de soutien au d\xE9veloppement social local), government grants (Ville de Montréal, MSSS PSOC, Canada Summer Jobs), private foundations (Zeller Family Foundation, Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, Desjardins, Prosper Canada), individual donations processed through CanadaHelps.org, and four tiers of annual membership fees. Services to residents are provided free of charge, positioning the Council as a charitable intermediary rather than a fee-for-service operator.

Name

NDG Community Council

Legal name

Conseil communautaire Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Inc.

Website

https://ndg.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NDG Community Council is a registered Quebec non-profit and Table de quartier serving Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, coordinating 12+ sectoral tables and 300+ local organizations to deliver information and referral services, community mobilization, and direct programs to NDG residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Professional Organizations (81392), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Neighborhood mobilization programs
• Social services coordination
• Community resource center
• Volunteer coordination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: The Council receives funding from municipal, provincial, and federal government sources including Ville de Montréal, MSSS (Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires), Canada Summer Jobs, and various provincial ministries.
2. Centraide du Grand Montréal: Primary funding from Centraide of Greater Montreal as part of the Initiative montréalaise de soutien au développement social local, a partnership between Centraide, regional public health department, Ville de Montréal, and Coalition montréalaise des Tables de quartier.
3. Foundation and Private Sector Funding: Funding from foundations including Zeller Family Foundation, Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, Desjardins, and Prosper Canada.
4. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals through CanadaHelps.org platform, with charity receipts provided for donations of $20 or more.
5. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from Individual, Organizational, Business, and Associate members. Note that a charity receipt is given for donations of $20 or more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The NDG Community Council is a non-profit community organization that provides information and referral services, free tax clinics, community coordination through sectoral tables/coalitions, and mobilization programs for NDG residents in Montreal. It operates an online resource center (ndgmtl.ca) and facilitates community engagement through public assemblies, neighborhood events, and partnerships with local organizations across six priority sectors.

Product overview

The NDG Community Council operates as a community nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community services and programs rather than a technology product portfolio. The organization provides core services including information and referral, an online resource center, and free tax clinics. It facilitates community coordination through a network of sectoral tables (housing, food security, health, arts & culture, youth, seniors), mobilization programs, and events. Key platforms include the NDG Community Listing (online directory launched 2024) and Café Rencontres NDG (drop-in program launched 2023). The organization focuses on community development, not technology product development, and does not offer APIs, integrations, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information and Referral Services Provides information and referral services in person, through the website by email, and by phone, helping NDG residents access community resources and services.
• NDG Community Resource Center An online platform providing up-to-date information on topics and services that impact daily life and community well-being, organized by subject including events, local services, volunteer opportunities, and job offers.
• Free Tax Clinics Free tax filing services offered from March to December for low to modest income NDG residents, helping families receive government support and seniors receive their pensions.
• Concertation (Round Tables, Committees & Coalitions) A collaborative structure bringing together community organizations, residents, and institutions to identify community needs, set priorities, and implement initiatives across sectoral tables covering housing, food security, health, youth, seniors, arts & culture, and more.
• Caf\u00e9 Rencontres NDG A welcoming drop-in space launched in October 2023 to help break social isolation, providing a supportive environment for connection, conversation, and shared activities for NDG residents.
• NDG Community Listing An online resource platform launched in 2024 featuring a comprehensive directory of community services, events, volunteer opportunities, and job offers for NDG residents.
• Community Mobilization Programs Programs including volunteer coordination, Papa et Moi program, Community Connectors, R\u00e9seau d'\u00c9claireurs, Tech-savvy project, and outreach activities to mobilize residents and connect them with resources.
• Health and Social Services Workshops Health and social services workshops and coordination efforts to help residents access health-related services and promote community well-being.
• Neighborhood Events and Festivals Community events including December Together, Intercultural Festival, Notre-Prom-de-Gr\u00e2ce (prom dress giveaway), Lunar New Year, Halloween, and more to build community spirit and solidarity.
• Collective Impact Project (CIP) A strategic initiative bringing together multiple stakeholders to address complex community challenges through coordinated action and shared measurement.
• Conversation Groups Language practice and social connection groups helping residents, particularly newcomers, practice languages and build community connections.
• Breaking Social Isolation Program Initiatives to connect isolated residents online and through phone, including wellness calls and information referral on call, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health authority partner; participates in housing table, food security coalition, health working group, and community development initiatives.
• LogisAction NDGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-coordinator of the NDG Housing Table, working together on tenant rights, affordable housing advocacy, and housing issues in NDG.
• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi NDGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chair of the Local Economy Coalition of NDG, partners on employment, entrepreneurship, and economic development initiatives.
• NDG Food DepotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in food security initiatives, manages the NDG Good Food Market, and participates in food security coalition.
• Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-de-GrâcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-coordinator of the NDG Intercultural Table, created in 2008 to promote integration of people from different cultural backgrounds. Council has acted as fiduciary since 2009.
• CMTQ - Coalition montréalaise des Tables de quartiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition connecting Montreal's 30 neighbourhood roundtables, fostering unity and shared learning among community groups.
• CIUSSS Centre-Ouest, Équipe santé publique et partenariatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member providing public health expertise and community partnership coordination.
• Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce BoroughcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government partner supporting community initiatives, space allocation, and participatory budget processes.
• NDG Community Listing PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of organizations participating in the NDG Community Listing project, including community groups, cultural organizations, and service providers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centraide du Grand Montréal: Federated giving organization serving Greater Montreal that is the Council's primary funder. Comparable as a large community-support umbrella that funds and coordinates dozens of social service agencies, overlapping in mission and funder relationships.
• YMCA du Québec: Major community services organization offering social programs, youth services, and community engagement across Quebec. Comparable in mission to provide community-based services and convening space to residents.
• CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal: Regional health authority that is a strategic partner of the Council through the NDG Health Working Group. Comparable as a public-sector actor convening community health and social services in the same territory.
• United Way (Canada): National federated giving organization that operates Centraide du Grand Montréal locally. Comparable as the broader parent entity supporting community-based social development across Canada with similar mission and funding model.

Direct peers

• Coalition montréalaise des Tables de quartier: Regional coalition connecting Montreal's neighbourhood roundtables, including NDG Community Council. Directly comparable as a coordinating body for Tables de quartier, sharing the same community development mandate and similar funding sources.
• LogisAction NDG: Direct partner and peer organization co-coordinating the NDG Housing Table with the Council. Comparable as a hyperlocal community nonprofit focused on housing and tenant rights within NDG, sharing funding sources and volunteers.
• Carrefour jeunesse-emploi NDG: Direct partner and peer organization serving NDG with youth employment, entrepreneurship, and economic development programs. Operates under similar funding model and shares overlapping programs (Local Economy Coalition of NDG).
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montreal: Nonprofit organization providing community-based youth mentoring services in Montreal, funded through government grants, foundations, and donations. Comparable in operating model, funding structure, and community-mobilization mission.
• NDG Food Depot: Direct partner and peer community nonprofit in NDG providing food security programs. Operates under similar grant-driven nonprofit model and shares board members, volunteers, and funders with NDG Community Council.

Others

• Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon: Major Quebec philanthropic foundation funding the Council's poverty-prevention and youth programs. Comparable as a private foundation supporting community development with overlapping thematic priorities and grantee relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubesoundcloud.com/cjlo1690am/sets/whats-happening-in-ndg
• Facebookfacebook.com/conseilcommunautaireNDG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ndg-community-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NDG Community Council