ABOUT US
Mission
Microcrédit Montréal’s mission is to fight poverty and exclusion through an innovative approach: community-based microcredit. Microcrédit Montréal seeks to democratize financing through the participation of a network of investors and borrowers to promote an inclusive and prosperous society.
All capital retained by Microcrédit Montréal in our loan fund is composed entirely of social impact investments made by members of the community with the common goal of fueling socio-economic development in Montréal.
Our Values
Fair and equal access to credit
Trust in the potential of every human being
Leveraging the economic potential of communities
Creating opportunities for those who are excluded
EVERY CITIZEN HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY
Since its inception, Microcrédit Montréal has understood that in order to combat poverty and exclusion, we must create more opportunities for all individuals, an objective requiring the collaboration of the whole community.
Microcrédit Montréal uses the investments made by citizens and groups in the community to offer microcredit to vulnerable populations. This investment gives individuals the chance to develop to their potential and contribute to Montréal’s economic and social fabric.
A global approach
Microcrédit Montréal is there for those who don’t have equal opportunities as a consequence of institutional barriers. Our philosophy is all-encompassing: the individual is placed at the heart of our intervention, with their experience and ideas approached with respect and integrity. The confidence that we place in our loans to people who face these systemic barriers allows them to take charge of their future with dignity.
Together to build a more inclusive and prosperous society
Microcrédit Montréal, with its mission and know-how, is a facilitator for change connecting marginalized people, investors, volunteers, academic institutions, students, organizations, and decision-makers from all backgrounds. Our goal is to create a network of committed citizens who will catalyze systemic change and create initiatives for the prosperity of the local economy, to benefit all.
MICROCRÉDIT MONTRÉAL depuis 1990
OUR TEAM
Tamara Kvintradze
Partnerships and Communications Manager
514 843-7296 poste 231
Florence Lardanchet
Entrepreneurship Manager
514 843-7296 poste 225
Karine Bassette
Training and Skills development Coordinator
514 843-7296 poste 223
Román Méndez
Internationally trained professionals Program Coordinator
514 843-7296 poste 221
Arianne Palmer
Support Advisor and Volunteer Coordinator
514 843-7296 poste 224
Aurélie René de Cotret
Communications and Digital Transition Coordinator
514 843-7296 poste 237