What began as a place to access affordable laundry services has become an essential hub for the community. The Community Laundry Co-op also connects its members to counselling services, volunteer opportunities, skills development, jobs and more. On its 20th anniversary, we reflect on the Co-op's incredible journey with support from two organizations whose missions [...]
This interview was originally featured in our Fall 2019 edition of Community Matters. Tim Brodhead is widely recognized as an innovator and thought leader with a passion for the not-for-profit sector. He recently shared his perspective on a range of topics: from his early days as a volunteer overseas to his role as an Ottawa [...]
This interview was originally featured in our Fall 2019 edition of Community Matters. As executive director of Sustainable Eastern Ontario (SEO), Kristina Inrig spends her time creating and nurturing partnerships to support sustainability activities. Her focus is squarely on the future. Working with the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF), Kristina established several funds to support [...]
In this position paper, the Ottawa Community Foundation looks at the Special Senate Committee’s recommendations for the sector via its report, Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. Here we lay out priorities and asks of this committee. Read our position paper here (PDF). Community foundations play a leadership role in fostering [...]
Are you thinking of giving back to the community but are unsure where to start? The Ottawa Community Foundation offers many different ways to do so. One way is to create a fund of your own that you can build over time. With your own fund, you get to decide which charities or causes [...]
Canada to Invest in Urban Climate Solutions in Ottawa OTTAWA – August 16, 2019 – From Natural Resources Canada In communities across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change and want to be part of the solution. By investing in new technologies and projects that reduce pollution and make our communities more [...]
(The following story was written by Babies Who Volunteer. We are pleased to share it with you.) Today, many of the seniors in our community are isolated, lonely and in need of companionship and joy. Many new parents also experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. Babies Who Volunteer (BWV) is working to change this by [...]
Imagine if you are a child who can’t recognize or express emotions like an adult. Throwing a tantrum, refusing to eat, or not being able to sleep might be how you express anxiety or stress. Parents, caregivers, and professionals who understand and can spot certain behaviours within the first six years, are more likely [...]
Bill and June Joe are creating a legacy that will continue to support the community, with the help of their children. Bill and June Joe share a strong sense of community. As a successful restauranteur, businessman, and advocate for the Chinese-Canadian community in Ottawa for more than five decades, Bill Joe has been [...]
