Belong Ottawa
Belong Ottawa supports everyone—offering compassion, community, and care to all who walk through our doors. This includes people facing homelessness, living in precarious housing, or simply needing a safe place to belong.
Through our three drop-in day programs, we provide hot meals, laundry, showers, and other essential supports. More than just services, we offer connection and community.
Our Mission
We provide safe spaces that connect people and create community. We offer programs that address basic needs and foster dignity, wellness and hope for all.
Our Vision
An inclusive community where no one is marginalized and everyone is valued and supported.
Our History
Our journey began in 1954, when the Anglican Church launched a program to support men transitioning back into society after incarceration.
This compassionate initiative later became Centre 454—a welcoming drop-in space offering connection, dignity, and support.
In 1983, parishioners at St. Luke’s Anglican Church launched the St. Luke’s Lunch Club, later known as St Luke’s Table. It quickly became a vital gathering place for neighbours in nearby rooming houses, offering warm meals and a sense of belonging.
A year later, in 1984, The Well/La Source was created as a safe, inclusive space for women to gather, share, and support one another. It found its permanent home in 1997 at St. John the Evangelist Church, where it continues to thrive.
For decades, these three programs operated independently under the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, each serving vulnerable communities in their own way.
In 2017, St Luke’s Table and The Well united under shared leadership. By 2020, all three ministries officially came together as one organization—just as the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic. This moment challenged us to adapt, collaborate, and continue showing up for our community in new and meaningful ways. In 2023, Belong Ottawa was the new name of these programs, uniting under a shared mission.
Strategic Priorities
Our Strategic Priorities are a roadmap for growth, impact, and sustainability. Rooted in our mission to serve and uplift vulnerable communities, this plan outlines our priorities over the coming years and guides how we respond to evolving needs with compassion, innovation, and accountability. Through extensive consultation with staff, board members, community partners, and those we serve, we’ve identified 6 key focus areas.
Key Focus Areas
Participant Voice
Work in partnership with participants to meet their needs
Staff Resiliency
Be a desirable employer that values and supports staff
Volunteer Engagement
Support volunteers to contribute to the community and have a great experience
Sustainability and Growth
Ensure financial health and adequate resources to adapt to changing needs
Neighbourhood Engagement
Create neighbourhood partnerships
Advocating Change
Advocate for long-term change for social justice
454 King Edward Ave
Centre 454 offers a welcoming space with meals, showers, laundry, and resources for anyone seeking community, connection, and compassionate support.
154 Somerset St West
The Well is an inclusive community offering meals, laundry, showers, computers, and recreational activities, with designated service hours for women and gender-diverse individuals.
211 Bronson Ave
St Luke’s Table is a compassionate community where visitors can enjoy shared meals and take part in social and recreational activities like movies, karaoke, bingo, and arts and crafts.
Our Impact In Numbers
August 2026
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