A $12M Capital Campaign to Secure Espace Jax’s Future

Espace Jax is a historic landmark and a living community hub in downtown Montréal. Each year, it supports 100+ nonprofit and community organizations, providing affordable, accessible space for food security programs, newcomer services, arts and culture, spiritual gatherings, and community connection.

To protect this vital space for future generations, Espace Jax has launched a $12 million capital campaign focused on restoring the building, strengthening its infrastructure, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Thanks to strong momentum and collective commitment, we are now halfway to our $12M goal.

How Your DONATION Is Used

Funds raised through this campaign are directed to critical capital priorities that protect both the building and the community it serves, including:

Major masonry and roof restoration to halt deterioration and protect the building envelope
Energy-efficient mechanical systems, including a new high-efficiency boiler
Heritage window and structural repairs to reduce heat loss and preserve historic elements
Accessibility upgrades to ensure safe, inclusive access for all users
Governance and operational systems that support long-term financial and organizational sustainability

These donations move Espace Jax away from costly emergency repairs and toward a stable, resilient future—allowing community organizations to focus on impact rather than uncertainty.

Ways to Support the Campaign

This campaign is made possible through a mix of philanthropic leadership, community investment, and institutional partnership. Supporters can participate at many levels, including:

Legacy Leaders – transformational gifts that secure long-term impact and naming opportunities
Pillars of the Community & Anchor Supporters – leadership investments that sustain major capital work
Venue Visionaries & Space Sustainers – mid-level gifts that protect the building and expand access
Community Connectors & Friends of the Hub – collective giving that fuels daily operations and programs

Every contribution—large or small—plays a role in preserving Espace Jax as a place of dignity, creativity, and belonging.

Help Us Finish the Work

Espace Jax is more than a building. It is a shared commitment to community, heritage, and care.
With your support, we can complete this campaign and ensure this essential hub continues to serve Montréal for generations to come.

Find out more and request the Case for Support