Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre offers: emergency food services; community gardens; collective kitchens and community meals; counselling and social services, as well as crisis intervention; low-income energy assistance program, and tax clinics; free access to computers; housing support; employment support; health promotion; and more. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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St Lukeās Table offers food and meals; clothing vouchers; hair cut services; use of telephones and computers; use of their mailing address for those without a stable address; recreational programs; and counselling services. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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Care Centre Ottawa offers, a Marketplace (emergency food pantry); Clothing depot; Kids’ Zone; Community Kitchen; Conversational English Circles; Finding Hope Bible Studies; and Employment Services. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Lowertown Community Resource Centre offers food and meal programs; clothing distribution; recreational programs; employment support; emergency kitchen and laundry room access; access to computers and the internet. They also offer crisis counselling and programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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The Ottawa Mission offers basic supplies and services to those who are homeless ā food, shelter, and clothing. They may also provide healthcare services, client services and addiction services. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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Highjinx is a social enterprise and community hub. It offers a second hand store; furniture bank; community pantry; harm reduction services and referrals to other community services. Visit their website from more information. Read more...
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The Snowsuit Fund provides winter outerwear to children in need (15 and under). Please visit in person to apply for appropriate winter clothing. Read more...
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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...