World AIDS Day: A look inside a Montreal shelter for people living with HIV/AIDS
As Canadians marked World AIDS Day on Thursday, one volunteer at a Montreal housing facility shared his story about the centre that he says has been a life-changer for so many people.
Stephane Cote, who has been volunteering at Maison du Parc in the Plateau for the past decade, helps men and women living with HIV/AIDS.
The non-profit organization has been a valuable lifeline but is in need of a boost in funding.
-- Watch the video above for the full report from CTV Montreal's Rob Lurie.
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