Catholic Action Montreal 2024

What Catholic Action Montreal 2024 does

Catholic Action Montreal (legal name: Action Catholique Montreal) is a registered Canadian charity (CRA #821656329RR0001) founded in 2015 and headquartered at 1857 boul. de Maisonneuve O., Montreal. The organization coordinates faith-based community services across the Archdiocese of Montreal, with a stated mission of activating the gifts of the Catholic community to serve vulnerable Montrealers. Core programming centers on the New Hope Bus senior transportation service (volunteer-driven rides to medical appointments and community resources), Late Sunday Mass gatherings, a recently relaunched Quarterly Gathering format combining Mass with T.E.D. Talk-style presentations and a Service Opportunity Fair, an annual Single Mothers Retreat in partnership with Momentum, a monthly CAM Newsletter, and volunteer and membership programs.

The organization operates without any proprietary technology platform; signups are handled via Google Forms, donations flow through CanadaHelps, and outreach relies on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn alongside email newsletters and in-person events. Catholic Action Montreal does not sell a product. Its revenue model consists of individual charitable donations (one-time and recurring monthly), membership dues, and event-driven fundraising including an annual Giving Tuesday campaign. Service delivery is volunteer-led and distribution runs through direct community programs and a partner network of more than 50 parishes, community centers, senior services (Almage 50+, LaSalle D&D 50+, Contactivity Centre), health and social service organizations (CIUSSS, CHSSN), the Afghan Women's Centre of Montreal, and academic partners (Concordia MBA, John Molson School of Business).

Name

Catholic Action Montreal 2024

Legal name

Action Catholique Montreal (Catholic Action Montreal)

Website

https://catholicaction.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Catholic Action Montreal is a Montreal-based registered Canadian charity founded in 2015 that coordinates faith-based community services, including senior transportation, quarterly worship gatherings, and volunteer programs, through a network of 50+ partner organizations under the Archdiocese of Montreal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations (BPAGAJAK)

Keywords

• Faith-based community services
• Senior transportation programs
• Religious community gatherings
• Volunteer coordination services
• Nonprofit community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Catholic Action Montreal relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, with options for one-time and monthly giving through CanadaHelps. The organization participates in Giving Tuesday campaigns annually and encourages monthly donors to provide reliable cashflow for planning.
2. Membership Fees: The organization offers membership signup, which suggests membership dues as a potential revenue stream supporting operational activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catholic Action Montreal is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides community services to Catholics in the Montreal area. Its core offerings include bus transportation for seniors to attend Mass, quarterly community gatherings, Sunday Mass services, and a community newsletter. The organization also coordinates volunteer programs that support parish and community activities.

Product overview

Catholic Action Montreal operates as a community service organization rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a unified portfolio of community programs centered on faith-based outreach, senior transportation, community gatherings, and volunteer coordination. Core services include the bus transportation program serving seniors and vulnerable populations, regular Mass gatherings (Late Sunday Mass and Quarterly Gatherings), monthly newsletters, an annual Single Mothers Retreat, and an extensive partner network of over 50 organizations. The organization also provides volunteer, membership, and monthly giving programs to support sustainable community operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Bus Transportation Service Bus transportation service provided to senior community members to help them attend Mass and other religious gatherings. Targeted at elderly Catholics in the Montreal area who lack independent transportation.
• Quarterly Community Gatherings Quarterly social and faith-based gatherings held for the Catholic community in Montreal to foster fellowship and community connection among members.
• Sunday Mass Services Regular Sunday Mass services organized for the Catholic community in Montreal, supporting continued religious practice among members.
• Community Newsletter Newsletter publication distributed to the Catholic community in Montreal to communicate organizational news, events, and community updates.
• Volunteer Programs Volunteer programs that engage community members in supporting parish activities and the organization's service offerings, including transportation and event coordination.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• CanadaHelpscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadaHelps serves as the primary online donation platform for Catholic Action Montreal, enabling both one-time and monthly charitable contributions. CAM participates in annual Giving Tuesday campaigns through this platform.
• Archdiocese of MontrealflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal affiliation with the Archdiocese of Montreal, including Honorary Board membership for Archbishop Christian Lepine. CAM operates within the Catholic Church structure in Montreal.
• Afghan Women's Centre of MontrealminorOthersCommunity organization serving Afghan women in Montreal, listed as a CAM partner.
• Almage 50+minorOthersOrganization serving seniors aged 50+ in Montreal, partnered with CAM for senior community programs.
• Challenge (Montreal Catholic Challenge Movement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal Catholic Challenge Movement co-hosts CAM Quarterly Gatherings and T.E.D. Talk events, representing a key strategic partner for faith-based community programming.
• Paroisse Saint-Laurent / St. Lawrence Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Laurent parish serves as venue host and co-organizer for CAM Quarterly Gatherings including the March 2026 Mass and T.E.D. Talk Reception.
• LaSalle D&D 50+ Senior CentreminorOthersSenior center in LaSalle serving seniors aged 50+, partnered with CAM for community programming.
• MomentumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMomentum - Catholic Single Mothers organization co-hosts retreats and programs with CAM for single mothers in Montreal.
• Concordia University MBA ProgramminorOthersAcademic partnership with Concordia University's MBA program for potential student involvement and research.
• John Molson School of BusinessminorOthersPartnership with John Molson School of Business at Concordia for student volunteer and project opportunities.
• CHSSN (Community Health and Social Services Network)minorOthersNetwork providing health and social services to English-speaking communities in Quebec, partnered with CAM.
• Le Pont A.P.P.I.minorOthersCommunity organization featured as special guest speaker at CAM events for community programming.
• Contactivity CentreminorOthersSenior services organization partnered with CAM for community programming.
• CIUSSSminorOthersIntegrated University Health and Social Services Centre partnered with CAM for healthcare-related community services.
• St. Willibrord ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Willibrord Parish in Verdun serves as regular venue host for CAM Late Sunday Masses and Quarterly Gatherings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Development and Peace: Canadian Catholic organization for international solidarity and social justice, funded by Share Lent collections across Canadian Catholic parishes. Directly comparable as a faith-based Canadian nonprofit mobilizing Catholic community resources for vulnerable populations.
• Knights of Columbus: International Catholic fraternal service organization with strong Canadian council network including Quebec councils. Comparable as a Catholic lay organization driving volunteer-led community service, charitable programs, and parish-level mobilization.
• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Canada: Canadian Catholic lay organization providing direct assistance to people in need through parish-based conferences, including home visits and material aid. Comparable as a faith-based volunteer-driven charity serving vulnerable populations across Canada.
• Archdiocese of Montreal: The Catholic diocesan governing body under which Catholic Action Montreal formally operates and whose Archbishop serves on its board. Comparable as the immediate ecclesiastical umbrella and the structural anchor for CAM's mission.
• Catholic Charities Toronto: Provides social services and community programs under the Archdiocese of Toronto, including refugee settlement, seniors services, and community outreach. Closely comparable as an archdiocese-affiliated Catholic nonprofit delivering community services in a major Canadian city.

Others

• Volunteer Canada: National nonprofit supporting volunteer engagement and volunteer management practices across Canada. Comparable as an enabling organization focused on volunteer mobilization in the community-services sector.
• United Way Canada: Federated fundraising network coordinating donations to community service agencies across Canada. Comparable as a community-services funding and coordination intermediary, but secular and broader in scope than a faith-based organization.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for 167 Catholic Charities agencies across the United States. Comparable as the broader institutionalized form of archdiocese-affiliated community service delivery, but operating at national scale rather than local parish-coordination level.
• Catholic Relief Services: US Catholic bishops' international humanitarian agency operating globally in over 100 countries. Comparable as a faith-based charitable organization under Catholic auspices, but operating internationally rather than at community/parish level.
• Caritas Internationalis: Global Catholic humanitarian confederation of 162 member organizations. Comparable as a faith-based charitable network delivering services to vulnerable populations, but operating as an international umbrella rather than a single local organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/catholicactionmontreal/about
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-action-montreal
• Instagraminstagram.com/camhelping

Compliance1 record

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