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 moreMEDIA RELEASE February 02. 2017 Ottawa, ON – For the sixth year in a row, the University of Ottawa’s Sigma Chi Fraternity is planning its 72-hour winter sleep out “Homeless for the Homeless” on the University campus to raise awareness and funds for people in need at The Ottawa Mission. Members of the Lambda Theta […]
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By Kelly Egan, Ottawa Citizen – December 13, 2016 William Browne, 49, has been living on the streets, off and on, since he was 13. Having gone through homelessness and depression issues, Browne finally ended up at the Ottawa Mission, where his life turned around. On Thursday he will graduate from the food services program at […]
Read moreOttawa, ON – The Ottawa Mission helps hundreds of people who are struggling during the Christmas season. We hope to make the holidays a little brighter with the annual Christmas Dinner planned for later this month. The Ottawa Mission’s special Christmas Dinner will take place Sunday, December 18th from 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in […]
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An In-Depth Look at Homelessness in Canada’s Capital What causes an Ottawa individual or family to experience homelessness? It’s often the result of a number of factors; poverty, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, violence against young people, domestic abuse, eviction, trauma, and addiction are all leading causes. Many city-wide organizations and volunteers do […]
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