Founding of the Accueil Bonneau

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We would like to celebrate the founding of the Accueil Bonneau by acknowledging the invaluable work done by the Grey Nuns, volunteers and employees of this organization. For 147 years, the Grey Nuns have been involved with the homeless, offering many services in a spirit of charity.

The Vestiaire des pauvres, in the basement of the Hospice Saint-Antoine de Bonsecours, undated. Grey Nuns of Montreal’s Archives, Accueil Bonneau’s Fonds (Montreal), ASGM, L035, J, 1, 1, 02, 41
Queue in front of the Accueil Bonneau, undated. Grey Nuns of Montreal’s Archives, Accueil Bonneau’s fonds (Montreal), ASGM, L035, Y8B
Ladies fixing clothes at the Vestiaire des pauvres, undated. Grey Nuns of Montreal’s archives, Accueil Bonneau’s fonds (Montreal), ASGM, L035, Y3B
Waiting for Bonneau’s doors to open, undated. Grey Nuns of Montreal’s archives, Accueil Bonneau’s fonds (Montreal), ASGM, L035, J, 1, 1, 06, 12
Lunch time at the cafeteria, undated. Grey Nuns of Montreal’s archives, Accueil Bonneau’s fonds (Montreal), ASGM, L035, J, 1, 1, 06, 11
Sister Jeanne Vachon, s.g.m. offering a selection of hats to Mr Harper who came to dress for winter season, 1985. Grey Nuns of Montreal’s archives, Accueil Bonneau’s fonds (Montreal), ASGM, L035, J, 1, 1, 06, 20