CHEZ DORIS: MONTREAL WOMEN IN NEED
In 2018, a gift of $1million from a retired 95-year-old businessman launched Chez Doris, the women’s shelter in downtown Montreal, on an expansion campaign. Our speaker, Executive Director Marina Boutros-Winton, will inspire us with Chez Doris' story of perseverance, focus and determination to care for women in need, and will lay out the non-profit’s plans in the coming years to develop three new points of service for women in difficult circumstances. We are privileged to learn from this leader whose passions have always included helping the homeless.
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MARINA BOUTROS-WINTON
Marina Boutros-Winton has spent her career in executive positions and as CEO for some of North America’s largest non-profits, such as United Way in New York, and the YMCA of the USA. Here in Montreal, her expertise has been tapped for organizations such as Le Bon Dieu dans la Rue, and Tel-Aide. She sits on several boards, including the Peter-McGill Community Council and Sacred Heart School. Since taking over stewardship of Chez Doris, Marina has increased the number of employees there by 82%, and the annual operating budget by 87%.
