CTV Montreal | Power of One

For many of Montreal's needy, Sun Youth is a lifeline to get through tough times. Freda Kopyto is often the first face they see.

Norman Achneepineskum and the Buffalo Hat Singers perform across Quebec to bring pow wow singing to those who may not otherwise hear it.

A simple request from 11-year-old Lawrence Vourtzoumis to take part in a Shave to Save fundraiser has led to an annual event.

LaSalle teacher Shelley Fender brings ordinary students to those with special needs at the West Montreal Readaptation Centre

An elementary school in a remote part of Haiti has expanded thanks to a project led by Montreal firefighter Jonathan Michaud.

Akilah Newton has worked hard to bring arts and music to Riverdale High School.

Montreal photographer Monique Dykstra is showcasing 12 inspiring tales of women overcoming addictions and abuse in this week’s Power of One.

In Canada, the experience of pregnancy and childbirth is one of the safest in the world from a medical perspective. But in developing countries, 800 women lose their lives due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth every day. Nearly all of these deaths are preventable. 1

Meet a Montreal musician that swapped his career to inspire kids in the classroom, Nadine Ishak reports.

A group of seniors from Pointe Claire is working with “Suitcases for Africa,” using milk bags to weave bed pads for people in Africa.

Tenisha Vaillant and others at Café Citoyen are working on bringing healthy options to an urban food desert, Denise Roberts reports.

This week’s Power of One looks at I Can Dream Theatre Group, which lets adults with special needs try their hand at the dramatic arts.

In this week's Power of One, the story of Rosa Shields, a volunteer and who raises money for the Royal Victoria Hospital.

David Arsenault created Champions of Life to teach children fundamental physical skils

After working as a security guard at the Montreal Children's hospital, Kim-Heang Ath volunteers his time teaching origami

After five years of Hudson students raising funds for schools in Burundi teacher Jean-Claude Manirakiza is grateful while Nancy Koluzs and Lindsay Peet are impressed

Gemma Raeburn-Baynes has been honoured for a half-century of community service 1

A new program at the McCord museum allows seniors to share their memories through the museum’s collection, Annie DeMelt reports.

A new program at the McCord museum is helping seniors connect with young people, by sharing their memories. Annie DeMelt explains.

Former Governor General Michaelle Jean's foundation has a national exhibit. The Fourth Wall: Making the Invisible is all about using art as a launch-pad for social change.