ARC Assistance and Referral Centre

06/22/2026

📣 English Speakers living in Quebec, your voice Matters!

This is your last chance to share your lived experiences and help assess the future of English-language health and social services in Québec. Please take a moment to complete the survey and make sure your voice is part of the final provincial data.

Your feedback will help identify community needs and priorities, ensuring that resources and services continue to support English-speaking communities across Quebec.

🔗 Make your voice heard, take survey here: https://survey.crop.ca/chssn/
Deadline: June 27.

Final call! 📢 We are in the final week of the 2026 CROP Survey campaign.

This is your last chance to share your lived experiences and help us assess the future of English-language health and social services in Québec. Please take a moment to complete the survey and make sure your voice is part of the final provincial data.

🔗 Make your voice heard: https://survey.crop.ca/chssn/

The deadline to respond is June 27.

06/22/2026

Old Age Security (OAS) payments are re-evaluated annually in July based on your net income from the previous calendar year.
Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/.../old-age-security/recovery-tax.html

Old Age Security (OAS) payments are re-evaluated annually in July based on your net income from the previous calendar year.

If your 2025 net income exceeded $93,454, the OAS recovery tax will be applied to your payments starting in July.

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/old-age-security/recovery-tax.html

06/22/2026

Your Experience Has Value. Don't Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise.

Thinking about changing careers after 40?

You're not starting from scratch. You're starting with decades of experience, transferable skills, resilience, and real-world knowledge that employers still need.

You bring something employers can't teach: experience.

The challenge isn't whether you have value. It's knowing how to communicate that value and connect it to today's job market.

That's why ARC and Vision Travail are partnering to offer a free workshop on Career Transitions After 40.

Whether you're considering a new direction, returning to work, changing industries, or looking for new opportunities, this workshop will provide practical tools, guidance, and strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

And here's something many people don't know:

At ARC, we're investing more than ever in supporting people through career transitions.

It's not just about providing referrals.

We offer:
✔ One-on-one employment coaching
✔ Resume and LinkedIn support
✔ Interview preparation
✔ Job search strategies
✔ Personalized action plans
✔ Direct, hands-on support tailored to your goals...and more!

If you're ready to take the next step, we're here to help you level up.

📅 Tuesday, July 8
🕜 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
📍 ARC Activity Centre, Greenfield Park

To register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (514) 712-6575

06/21/2026

Father’s Day is about more than a title. It is about the everyday moments that often go unnoticed. The rides, the conversations, the encouragement, the sacrifices, and the steady support that help families and communities grow stronger.

Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, mentors, and father figures who show up with love, patience, and care. Your presence makes a difference, and the impact you have reaches far beyond your own family.

Thank you for the example you set, the strength you share, and the sense of belonging you help create in our community.

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and time spent with the people who matter most.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at ARC 💙

06/18/2026

As we wrap up another wonderful season of our drawing class, we’re excited to share some of the incredible artwork created by our participants. 🖼️

We are continually amazed by the creativity, dedication, and talent within this group.
Take a look at some of their outstanding creations! ✨

06/18/2026

Did you know that low-income adults aged 65 or older may qualify for an affordable digital device or internet plan? 💻📶

🌐 The Connecting Families Initiative helps low-income seniors (65+) and low-income families access low-cost home internet plans.
👉 Learn more: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/connecting-families/en?Open&utm_source=chatgpt.com

🖥️ The Computers for Schools Plus program provides low-cost computers and other devices to eligible low-income seniors and families who qualify through the Connecting Families Initiative.
👉 Learn more: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/computers-for-schools-plus/en?utm_source=chatgpt.com

💡 Stay connected, stay informed, and make technology more accessible for everyone!

Did you know that low-income adults aged 65 or older may qualify for an affordable digital device or internet plan? 💻

✅ The Connecting Families Initiative helps low-income adults aged 65 or older and low-income families access low-cost home internet plans.

For more info: https://Canada.ca/connecting-families

06/18/2026

Celebrating 15 years of impact for the English-speaking community of the Montérégie-Centre.

Thank you to our community members, volunteers, partners, funders, and supporters who have helped shape ARC over the past 15 years. Together, we have built connections, fostered belonging, and strengthened our community.

This is who we are. This is ARC.

Read our 2025-2026 Annual Report:
https://arc-hss.ca/annual-report-2026/

06/18/2026

15 years of ARC. 💙

Yesterday, we celebrated our 15th Annual General Meeting and took a moment to reflect on the people, partnerships and the community that have shaped our impact.

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support ARC’s mission. Your involvement is the reason we love what we do.

A special thank you to Rola Helou from S.O.A.R. Solutions for facilitating the AGM with grace, professionalism and warmth.

We are proud of how far we've come and excited for what lies ahead.