Mr. Speaker, as you will see, community spirit runs deep in my riding.
This year, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of La Petite Maison de Pointe-Calumet, which was founded in 1995 by Diane Grenier. It has grown over the years thanks to the commitment of passionate people like current director Mélissa Corbeil and her hard-working team.
With more than 550 people receiving assistance and dozens of volunteers helping out, the organization provides support to families, children and seniors on a daily basis through projects such as the community garden, collective kitchens, food aid and educational kits that make learning about important issues fun for the whole family. At La Petite Maison de Pointe-Calumet, the expression “it takes a village to raise a child” takes on its full meaning.
On behalf of the Bloc Québécois and my constituents, I invite the House to join me in wishing La Petite Maison de Pointe-Calumet a very happy anniversary. I want to thank all those who have been fostering hope and solidarity there for 30 years now. What they do makes all the difference.