MEDIA RELEASE June 13, 2017 Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Mission is pleased to announce that The Ottawa Mission Foundation has received accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program.The Standards Program awards accreditation to charities and non-profits that demonstrate excellence in five fundamental areas of operation: board governance; financial accountability and transparency; fundraising; staff management; and […]
Read moreJoin us for a special celebration on Thursday, June 22 @ 1:30 p.m. in The Ottawa Mission dining room as we recognize the hard work of the men and women in the current class of our Food Services Training Program. The 5-month program teaches men and women on social services how to cook in a […]
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At The Ottawa Mission, people of all ages and backgrounds take time out of their busy schedules to volunteer and help people in need. Some people are fortunate to work for companies and organizations that foster the spirit of giving back, and they come in with co-workers as a group and make an even bigger […]
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At The Ottawa Mission, Summer is a challenging time of year. The need to help people who are hungry and homeless remains high, but donations decrease dramatically. Even a donation of $3.47 can provide a good meal to someone who has nowhere else to turn. And what begins as a meal often turns into a […]
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At 55, Chris is beginning a whole new life – one he could never have imagined even a year ago. Chris’s adulthood was marked by addiction and trouble with the law. Although he was college educated and had a good job, a number of influences – including a falling-out with his father, the sudden death […]
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