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Centre 454
We All Belong – Irene’s Story
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...
We All Belong – Cecilia’s Story
“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,...
We All Belong – Liz’s Story
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...
Centre 454 a beautiful history!
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...
The Well
Joan Gullen’s Reflections on The Well
Joan Gullen March 2015 I enjoyed a wonderful lunch with Joan, Matron of The Well, where she shared with me her reflections of The Well. Joan has been involved with The Well for over 10 years along with her expansive career in social services and as a community...
The Well- Rosemary Watkins
Rosemary was a dedicated volunteer at The Well contributed countless hours to the Women of The Well from the early 1990s until her passing in 2013. Rosemary began as a Arts & Crafts Facilitator, but was always ready to help out anywhere she was needed. Every...
The Well- Beth Cook
The Well - Beth Cook As a longstanding volunteer, mentor, friend, shepherdess and “number cruncher” (i.e. accountant) at The Well, Beth began as one of the visionaries of The Anglican Diocesan ministries serving women, supporting the development of the emergency...
The Well’s ‘Knowledge Centre’ opens
December 2011 The Well/La Source The Well's 'Knowledge Centre' opens As proud and honoured recipients of a $25,000 grant from the Aviva Community Fund, The Well/ La Source recently celebrated the grand opening of our "Well Connected Knowledge Centre", the culmination...
The Well’s ‘Muffin Lady’
March 2010 The Well's 'Muffin Lady' For I was hungry and you gave me food... I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Mt 25:35 By the Rev. Gregor Sneddon "They call me the Muffin Lady but i would rather be one of four or five muffin ladies..." So says Rosemary Watkins,...
Guests get a big ‘Well-come’ as The Well re-opens at St. John’s
December 2005 Guests get a big 'Well-come' as The Well re-opens at St. John's By Art Babych Another chapter in the 21-year history of The Well/La Source began Nov. 7 as about 100 people turned out to celebrate the facility's re-opening in the basement of St. John the...
Self-publishing project empowering for women of The Well
November 1998 Self-publishing project empowering for women of The Well "We did it, girls!" someone called out to the accompaniment of cheers and laughter as women of The Well/La Source celebrated the completion of a self-produced gratitude journal of drawings,...
The Well celebrates an anniversary
April 1991 The Well celebrates an anniversary It was a dark and stormy night on March 4th when friends and supporters of The Well/La Source gathered at St. John's, Elgin Street to celebrate another year of ministry to and with women. The Well is open as a drop-in...
‘The Well’: an alternative for women
February 5, 1988, THE CENTRETOWN NEWS, Page 15 'The Well': an alternative for women by Sarah Gilbert On a bitter winter day, just after lunchtime, the church basement is filled with women talk- ing and the warm smell of food and coffee. The Well, the only women's...
St Luke's Table
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Belong Ottawa
We All Belong – Yoonis’ Story
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...
We All Belong – Irene’s Story
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...
We All Belong – Cecilia’s Story
“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,...
We All Belong – Liz’s Story
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...
Belong Ottawa: How Three Programs Came Together to Serve Their Community During the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many community organizations and programs had to quickly adapt to support their communities while adhering to public health measures. Three such programs in Ottawa - St. Luke’s Table, the Well, and Centre 454 - quickly banded together...
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