Pierre Cyr, reporter

Funded by the Local Journalism Initiative

AutonHomme Pontiac is now officially located at 128 Front Street in

Campbell’s Bay. The new community service center will be open on January

31, 2023 and be in full operation in April. The official opening took

place last Thursday, Jan. 19 at noon. About 40 people attended the

event. A snack was served courtesy of Langford’s Grocery in Campbell’s Bay.
AutonHomme Pontiac helps mainly men from the Pontiac who are

facing psychological, financial, personal distress and various problems

related to family breakups, violence management or addiction.
AutonHomme Pontiac also offers temporary housing for any person (man, woman,

family) struggling with homelessness as well as help with finding

housing and maintenance support. The organization also offers support to

seniors and low-income individuals to assist them in completing their tax returns.

Tyler Ladouceur, Executive Director, is also proud that

the new facilities are large enough to allow other Pontiac organizations

to rent office space or the larger meeting room for their activities.

In addition, the organization can offer more adequate work space to

employees and expand their service offering. This project is the

culmination of four years of work. Ladouceur mentioned that the covid

situation has brought significant challenges for the financial plan for

the renovation of the old pharmacy at 128 Front Street and resource

availability more generally.

President of the Board of Director Pierre-Alain Jones emphasized

that this project could not have been realized without the contribution of

the government, the financial support of the MRC, the collaboration with the

municipality of Campbell’s Bay and the contribution of a supportive and daring Board of

Directors. Pontiac MP Sophie Chatel acknowledged the contribution of

the AutonHomme Pontiac team as they are an important safety net in our

community. They are silent heroes who work with heart and passion.

Sandra Armstrong, representing the MRC, as well as André Fortin also

underlined the good work of Ladouceur and his team.