09/21/2026
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY GAB 💡
Hi, I’m Gab 🙂 I created the Community Gab blog in 2023 to document gems of free and low-cost services, non-profit organizations, events and more in Montreal.
At the time, my social media feeds were full of videos from different fashion, beauty and lifestyle influencers. I would fantasize about having a similar lifestyle where boxes of free PR would show up at my door and I would get access to cool events.
One day, it dawned on me that I could have similar perks by being involved in my community.
Let me explain.
As a volunteer in a community organization or a participant in a community workshop, event or initiative, you can meet incredible people, unlock interesting opportunities, gain access to free resources and even get free gifts or food. More than that, you earn the satisfaction of contributing positively to something larger than yourself.
I believe that the connection and collaboration that come with community are antidotes to feelings of despair. This blog is a collection of my explorations. I hope that these entries will entice you to venture into all that our neighborhoods have to offer. I like to refer to myself as a community enthusiast and I invite you to join me.
