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CCSAC Summer Health and Hygiene Project 2023
CCSAC Summer Health and Hygiene Project 2023CCSAC has again run a successful Summer Health and Hygiene Project, reaching out to several central Ottawa programs supporting people in need of a helping hand. Among those assisted this summer was Haven Too Youth Shelter, which offers street
Richard LeBlanc updates CCSAC on Centre 507’s Recent Activities
Richard LeBlanc updates CCSAC on Centre 507's Recent Activities In June, Richard LeBlanc, Executive Director of Centre 507, provided CCSAC representatives with an update on this important neighbourhood program. Located in Centretown United Church at 507 Bank Street, it has been in operation since 1983.
New Name, New Home and New Website for the Centretown Community Food Centre!
On On May 1 the Centretown Emergency Food Centre moved from 507 Bank Street to 370 Catherine Street to be located within the City of Ottawa’s Catherine Street Community Service Hub. The new location offers accessible, main floor space with a waiting area. It is open
Margo Dewar Speaks about OIM’s Street Ministry and Other Outreach Work
Margo Dewar Speaks about OIM's Street Ministry and Other Outreach Work CCSAC welcomed Margo Dewar, Managing Director of Ottawa Innercity Ministries, as its April guest speaker. OIM has been serving Ottawa's marginalized and at risk community for over 30 years. Each year, OIM makes over
Community Kitchens – A New CCSAC Pilot Project
Three of our member churches have now opened up their kitchens to those living in accommodations without adequate cooking facilities so that they can prepare takeout meals for their families. We are very excited for this opportunity to help those in the area who need
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