“Happy Birthday to you!” As applause filled the room in the centre, a slice of rich chocolate cake appeared, paired with a birthday card brimming with kind words and well wishes. This July, Red chose to spend his birthday at Belong Ottawa—a place that has become a...
Participants were excited to join a recent outing to the National Gallery of Canada—a landmark many had never been able to explore, despite living in Ottawa for years. For some, it was a long-awaited first visit, yet for others, an unexpected opportunity. One...
A social worker is a professional who helps individuals, families, and communities. They advocate for social justice and support people in improving their quality of life through counselling, resource and systems navigation, and connection to community services....
A social worker is a professional who helps individuals, families, and communities. They advocate for social justice and support people in improving their quality of life through counselling, resource and systems navigation, and connection to community services....
On the morning of February 13th, staff at 275 Elgin Street—affectionately known as The Well—were greeted with a blanket of snow, covering every entrance, door, and pathway. As the winter storm relentlessly continued, the team worked tirelessly with shovels in hand,...
For Yoonis, community and kindness are guiding principles. A gardener at heart, Yoonis has always found joy in growing things from the ground up—whether it’s vegetables in his garden or connections in his community. His tomatoes, pumpkins, and potatoes thrive under...
