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YMCA Programs in Central Ottawa
In January 2025, Marianne Long, Manager of Philanthropy and Outreach for the YMCA, spoke to CCSAC representatives about the important role the YMCA plays in supporting individuals, families and communities in the National Capital Region. The Y programs address many challenges facing people from
Centretown Community Food Centre Welcomes New Manager
Centretown Community Food Centre Welcomes New Manager Dennis Hansen, who brings long experience in the food services sector, joined the Centretown Community Food Centre as its new Manager in November. Dennis has had an impressive career of 30 years in the restaurant and food distribution
Thanking Diana Mahaffy and our Food Centre Volunteers
CCSAC representatives and the Food Centre Management Commitee hosted a volunteer appreciation reception on November 29th to thank the Food Centre's 40-plus wonderful volunteers. This was also the occasion to thank retiring Manager Diana Mahaffy for four stellar years leading the Food Centre. During her
New Program to Assist Ottawa Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Ottawa Innercity Ministries' Elizabeth Beaven spoke to CCSAC reps in November about a new OIM program aimed at assisting Canada's veterans. Operation Road Home, funded by the federal government, provides financial assistance, food and dietary assistance and referrals to services offered by community partner agencies.
Walk for the Centre 2024 was a great success!
Thanks to all our donors, walkers and business sponsors for helping us raise just over $50,000, after expenses, for the Centretown Community Food Centre. The walk was hosted by the Church of the Ascension on Echo Drive after our usual site at City Hall became
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