Banff Avenue Community House provides recreation, education community development and social services to individuals, children/youth and families. They may offer a children’s clothing cupboard; food programs (Fruit and Vegetable Distribution and Emergency Food Cupboard); some bursary and financial support options; and adult drop in programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Pauktuutit offers culturally appropriate programs and resources for Aboriginal people. This includes shelters, abuse prevention, health initiatives, and social development. Read more...