LOVE (Québec)

Since 1993, LOVE Quebec has been changing the lives of thousands of vulnerable youth across Montreal, providing a safe environment to those who have experienced bullying or violence. Our mission is to support their mental health through arts-based activities that help them develop the emotional intelligence they need to thrive.

Engage Youth. Build Bridges. Realize Potential.

LOVE supports to thrive through programs and healthy relationships that build and help overcome the challenges they face. Our participants emerge from LOVE’s programs with greater , heightened skills, and the confidence to be .

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for coming to ID/ENTITY and supporting LOVE’s young artists in the most beautiful way. It was incredible to see LOVE’s youth from all walks of life surrounded by creative minds and inspiration throughout the evening, in a space where they feel their importance. Our programs use photography to invite young people to express their feelings and tell their stories. After all, a photo (or 30!) is worth a thousand words.

Another big thank you to Annabelle Agnew, Bastik and Nicolas Munn Rico for taking the time to comment on our young artists’ work, filling them with inspiration and pride, and motivating them for their future as young artists. We are also very grateful to Tranna Wintour for her radiant presence and infectious energy that enlivened the evening. An unforgettable memory was created, for our young people and for LOVE!

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youth impacted by LOVE (Québec) in 2023-2024

97%

alumni who believe LOVE (Québec) had a positive impact on their decision to stay in school or pursue higher education

81%

youth who believe LOVE (Québec) has given them the skills & tools to support their peers in need

“There is a plethora of reasons I could list about what exactly LOVE means to me. However, there is one reason in particular that stands out above the rest and that reason just so happens to be how LOVE played a tremendous role in helping me overcome my social anxiety. From simply chatting with fellow youth to slowly but surely opening up to the coordinators, LOVE truly assisted in helping break apart my shell of social anxiety piece by piece with the utmost support and encouragement.”

Selena, LOVE (Québec) youth and alumni