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Belong Ottawa, a community ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, is committed to continuing Centre 454’s compassionate, low‑barrier support for generations to come. As community needs grow, we are partnering with the City to strengthen this vital service.
As part of long‑term planning, Belong Ottawa and the City have concluded after January 2027, Centre 454 will relocate.
Recent closures of nearby Consumption and Treatment Service sites have increased pressure on Ottawa’s health and social service system. In response, Belong Ottawa has asked the City to extend the transition timeline to safeguard continuity, participant safety, and neighbourhood well‑being amid evolving conditions and concerns raised by Ottawa’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Since 1954, Centre 454 has been a critical part of Ottawa’s social safety net — supporting adults experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, substance‑use related harms, and social isolation. Every day, it provides meals, laundry, showers, respite, housing connections and income supports in a safe, welcoming space that prevents emergencies before they happen. This work reduces strain on hospitals, shelters, paramedics, and police while offering stability and hope to those who need it most.
Belong Ottawa is working closely with the City, partners, and supporters to ensure a safe, sustainable change. We are actively pursuing interim and permanent locations to allow Centre 454 to operate seamlessly and expand capacity to meet growing needs.
While details of the transition are being developed, what remains certain is Centre 454’s mission and services will continue. Its commitment to those who rely on its services every day is as strong as ever.
Please stand with us as Centre 454 enters its next chapter
This is more than a move. It is a pivotal moment to strengthen an organization that has supported Ottawa for decades and to reaffirm our shared commitment to our fellow citizens in need.
Your voice, advocacy, and monetary donations will help uphold critical services throughout this transition and fortify the foundation for Centre 454’s future. Stay informed, spread the word, and stand with us as we find a new home.
Thank you for your faith, kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to building a city where everyone belongs. Your support will uphold Centre 454 — and its legacy of care — through this important time.
To learn more or make a gift, visit our website at www.belongottawa.ca
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