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CCSAC Sends Kids To Camp in Summer 2024
Thanks to a generous donation from a local Ottawa foundation, CCSAC was able to provide camps at no cost to 11 campers from the Centretown area. Children spent their summer camp experience at one of two YMCA Camp in the region. The children were identified
Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi Discusses A Revitalized Downtown
Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi presented an overview on the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force to CCSAC in June 2024. This is an initiative he had been instrumental in launching several years ago. The task force brought together members from the private and public sectors
CCSAC AGM a Great Sucess
CCSAC held its Annual General Meeting at Trinity Anglican Church on May 8th. Thank you to Rev. Mark Whittall and CCSAC rep Doreen Barnes for hosting CCSAC's meeting this year. Jennifer Brooks, a board member with the Council on Aging gave an excellent presentation on
Helping Young Moms and Children Achieve Their Goals
In April, Peter Embleton, Executive Director of the Youville Centre, spoke to CCSAC about the Centre's varied programs to support young mothers and their children. Founded in 1985, the Centre provides a fully accredited secondary school, a licensed child development program and parenting programs, as
Affordable Housing Options Discussed at CCSAC Meeting
In February, Steve Pomeroy, an Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Policy at Carleton University spoke to CCSAC about the Ottawa Community Land Trust, a new initiative to protect available affordable housing in the city. He provided an excellent overview, as well, on the
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