Ontario Social Assistance offers Ontario citizens social assistance such as the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works and other benefits. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Dress for Success provides a variety of services to assist women who are entering the workforce. They may offer employment retention programs, interview simulation opportunities, skill building workshops and the “dress for success” program which provides women with two outfits for interviews and work. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
Salvation Army (Booth Centre Ottawa) may provide emergency assistance, which includes emergency food bank, emergency clothing, and household items; Christmas assistance through the Toy Centre and referrals when required; and summer camps for children. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Youville Centre offers programs and services for at-risk mothers and their children. They offer addictions, mental health and career counselling; breakfast and lunch programs; a food bank; swap shop; parenting and nutrition programs; housing support; and referrals to specialized services. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Caldwell Family Centre and food bank provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals. Core programming includes: adult drop-in; week day breakfast and lunch; computer with Internet access; employment programs; community kitchen; After-School Programs; Clothing Depot; Baby Depot; Toy Library; Settlement support worker available. Read more...
Foster Farm Family House is a community house. It acts as a resource centre with a variety of services and activities for residents of the Foster Farm community, such as daily drop-in; sewing room; after school programs; youth programs; computer access; bread baskets; food bank; and a gently used clothing items. Read more...
Pauktuutit offers culturally appropriate programs and resources for Aboriginal people. This includes shelters, abuse prevention, health initiatives, and social development. Read more...
City of Ottawa Public Library: Newcomer Services offers orientation and adaptation Services for those who are new to Canada, such as citizenship test preparation. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
Sadaqa Food Bank offers food bank services specifically designed to accommodate Muslim individuals seeking Halal food. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Community Legal Services of Ottawa (West) provides free legal services to low income individuals in the Ottawa community. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
