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About Us

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Petites-Mains is a nonprofit organization and a social integration enterprise that has been part of the Montréal community for 30 years.

Under one roof, we offer employment programs for immigrant women, support services and French classes, alongside two social enterprises: La Fabrique sewing workshop and Le Café-traiteur.

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Our mission​

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To help immigrant women gain the independence they need to find their place and thrive in Québec society through training, personalized support and hands-on work experience.

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Our Values


Petites-Mains welcomes everyone who wishes to join its community and is committed to equal opportunities, regardless of their background or journey.

Petites-Mains values each person’s individuality and provides a respectful, safe and supportive environment where everyone can build confidence, thrive and shape a future that reflects who they are.

Petites-Mains promotes a local, inclusive and responsible economy rooted in respect for people, the environment and social justice.

Petites-Mains actively supports causes that advance inclusion, equality and dignity. We are committed to driving positive, lasting social change.

Our vision




To build an inclusive society where every immigrant woman draws on her resilience to help shape a more compassionate, stronger and more supportive Québec.

Our Impact

 2000

people benefit annually from the front-line services offered by Petites-Mains.

200

people from a hundred different countries take a training course at Petites-Mains every year.

350

people enroll in francization courses every year.

80%

and more of the people who complete training at Petites-Mains find lasting employment with one of our partner employers.

35000

people have benefited from Petites-Mains services since 1995.

Our Annual Reports

2023-24