All Community Centres

Pinecrest Terrace Community House offers children and adult programs; a food bank and collective kitchen; community gardens; and help with employment services such as resume and cover letter writing. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Britannia Woods Community House offers community and recreational programs and an emergency food pantry, to individuals and families in the Ottawa area. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Confederation Court Community House offers a variety of services such as: Parent and child programs; Children and youth programs; Educational services for Newcomers to Canada (LINC); and access to a food bank. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Olde Forge Community Resource Centre offers access to community resources; assistance with income tax; home support service; Seniors’ Recreation Programs; local information and referral service. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization offers community services center for immigrants and refugees which assists newcomers, refugees and ethno-cultural groups to become equal participants in Canadian life. They offer a Settlement and Integration Program; Counselling Program; Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC); Refugee Sponsorship; and Income Tax preparation assistance. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

Morrison Gardens Community House provides educational, recreational and social programming; food bank (613-745-7001); summer programs; referrals to resources; and access to internet and computers. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

Wabano is the centre for Aboriginal health. They offer housing assistance, programs for all ages, pre and postnatal programs, counselling, fitness classes, youth mental wellness programs, and cultural recreational activities. There is a walk-in crisis centre and health clinic on site. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

MAP Reintegration is a volunteer organization that provides community support to low-risk individuals leaving prison. They assist low-risk offenders who request help to work alongside teams of volunteer coaches who provide mentorship and aftercare to individuals leaving prison. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Hunt Club / Riverside Site: South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre offers integrated health and Social services for individuals and families; information and referral; crisis intervention; Good Food Box program; recreational programs; settlement services; and an income tax clinic. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

Elizabeth Fry Society (Peterborough) offers a variety of services including housing solutions, court advocacy and case management and bail verification; and programs and courses directed at improving mental health, parenting classes, drop in ‘play and stay’ programs, and substance use skills and support. Visit their website for more information. Read more...