For Irene, community service is not just an act of kindness; it’s a responsibility she holds close. Growing up in a small, close-knit town outside of Ottawa, Irene was surrounded by neighbours who supported each other through thick and thin. She fondly recalls a time...
“The faces at Belong Ottawa bring me joy every day.” For the past 13 years, Cecilia has found a second home at Belong Ottawa’s drop-in programs at Centre 454 and The Well. As a longtime participant, Cecilia has found comfort coming to Belong Ottawa for many reasons,...
If you have ever visited Belong Ottawa at Centre 454, chances are you know Liz. With her boisterous laugh and contagious energy, Liz has been a community builder at Centre 454 for 25 years, making her Belong Ottawa’s longest tenured employee. As Belong Ottawa’s...
In 1954, the Centre was founded by the Council for Social Services of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa to provide support to Anglican men who were preparing to re-enter society from jail. As services expanded and changed, the Centre moved into 454 King Edward Avenue in...
