Have you heard Chef Ric's heartfelt story? 💙 From experiencing homelessness at 14 to launching The Ottawa Mission's transformational Food Services Training Program (FSTP), Chef Ric has inspired countless lives. Join us at this year's Blue Door Gala as we celebrate 20 years of FSTP—an incredible program for those who are struggling that offers free culinary education, hands-on training, and the skills to succeed in the hospitality industry. Don’t miss this special milestone! Learn more and get y
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Have you heard Chef Ric's heartfelt story? 💙 From experiencing homelessness at 14 to launching The Ottawa Mission's transformational Food Services Training Program (FSTP), Chef Ric has inspired countless lives. Join us at this year's Blue Door Gala as we celebrate 20 years of FSTP—an incredible program for those who are struggling that offers free culinary education, hands-on training, and the skills to succeed in the hospitality industry. Don’t miss this special milestone! Learn more and get y
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Our volunteers know how to get it done! 🙌 Did you know we coordinate 200 volunteer positions each week? Some start as early as 6:30AM to serve breakfast! 🍳 From meal service at The Mission and food donations, to folding laundry, managing the clothing room, and supporting our Dianne Morrison Hospice—our volunteers help in so many ways. The Ottawa Mission is so much more than food and shelter! We are just 3 days away from our #GivingTuesday campaign, gifts made on December 2 & 3 will be MATCHED
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Our volunteers know how to get it done! 🙌 Did you know we coordinate 200 volunteer positions each week? Some start as early as 6:30AM to serve breakfast! 🍳 From meal service at The Mission and food donations, to folding laundry, managing the clothing room, and supporting our Dianne Morrison Hospice—our volunteers help in so many ways. The Ottawa Mission is so much more than food and shelter! We are just 3 days away from our #GivingTuesday campaign, gifts made on December 2 & 3 will be MATCHED
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For 5 years, The Ottawa Mission’s Food Truck Program has been reaching people in need across Ottawa. Our Food Trucks deliver free, nourishing meals every day to seniors, struggling families, and individuals who might otherwise go without. https://ottawamission.com/ | The Ottawa Mission
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For 5 years, The Ottawa Mission’s Food Truck Program has been reaching people in need across Ottawa. Our Food Trucks deliver free, nourishing meals every day to seniors, struggling families, and individuals who might otherwise go without. https://ottawamission.com/ | The Ottawa Mission
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Scenes from an incredible night ⬆️ - thanks to so many compassionate people in attendance and supporting us from home, we raised an astounding $384,068 towards our Food Services Training Program! | The Ottawa Mission
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Scenes from an incredible night ⬆️ - thanks to so many compassionate people in attendance and supporting us from home, we raised an astounding $384,068 towards our Food Services Training Program! | The Ottawa Mission
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Right now, even more people in our community are facing pain and hardship due to inflation and the rising cost of living. At The Mission, the demand for meals is increasing. Having access to a warm meal and a caring community can make all the difference to someone who is struggling. It’s a lifeline for so many — especially during this time of year when people struggle the most with isolation and loneliness. This holiday season, we invite you to show our neighbours in need that they’re not alone.
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Right now, even more people in our community are facing pain and hardship due to inflation and the rising cost of living. At The Mission, the demand for meals is increasing. Having access to a warm meal and a caring community can make all the difference to someone who is struggling. It’s a lifeline for so many — especially during this time of year when people struggle the most with isolation and loneliness. This holiday season, we invite you to show our neighbours in need that they’re not alone.
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Today, nearly 3,000 individuals in Ottawa experience homelessness, many sleeping unsheltered or in encampments. The Ottawa Mission is working tirelessly to provide shelter, food, health, and healing. https://ottawamission.com/ | The Ottawa Mission
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Today, nearly 3,000 individuals in Ottawa experience homelessness, many sleeping unsheltered or in encampments. The Ottawa Mission is working tirelessly to provide shelter, food, health, and healing. https://ottawamission.com/ | The Ottawa Mission
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Today, nearly 3,000 individuals in Ottawa experience homelessness, many sleeping unsheltered or in encampments. The Ottawa Mission is working tirelessly to provide shelter, food, health, and healing. https://ottawamission.com/ | The Ottawa Mission
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Today, nearly 3,000 individuals in Ottawa experience homelessness, many sleeping unsheltered or in encampments. The Ottawa Mission is working tirelessly to provide shelter, food, health, and healing. https://ottawamission.com/ | The Ottawa Mission
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“We’re serving over a million meals a year. This will provide us with all the lettuce and leafy greens that we need for those meals. Otherwise, these items, especially the leafy greens, would have been imported through our wholesale supplier in Ottawa, probably out of the United States.” – Peter Tilley, CEO. In case you missed the big news! The Ottawa Mission is working with The Growcer to grow healthy, fresh, leafy greens, with two hydroponic vertical farms. This initiative, supported by RBC, w
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Last day! Don’t miss your opportunity to TRIPLE your donation. Thanks to the generosity of Urbandale Corporation, your gift today will provide 3X the meals to your neighbours in need through our food truck program. Rising food prices have made it incredibly difficult for those who are struggling. This is your chance to make a difference when it matters the most. ❤️ Donate today: https://ow.ly/QHMB50SiqK1 #SummerofHope ☀️ | The Ottawa Mission
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⏳ The countdown is on! Thanks to the Danbe Foundation, gifts made before midnight will be TRIPLED - helping provide 3X as many meals to people in urgent need across Ottawa. With food insecurity rising fast, our Food Truck Program is delivering over 10,000 meals a week - and the demand keeps growing. Today only, your gift can go even further to support families, seniors, and neighbours facing hunger. https://ow.ly/EpS950VQgwC #SummerOfHope ☀️ | The Ottawa Mission
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We’re hosting our special Christmas meal this Sunday, December 15th at The Mission where we plan on serving thousands of meals to those in need. The Canada Post strike could impact our ability to receive critical donations for this special meal. If we can’t reach our fundraising goal, there’s a real risk that people in our community will go hungry. That’s why we’ve partnered with DYMON Storage to make it easy for you to get your gifts to us this holiday season. You can now bring your cash and ch
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With the increased need and cost for food being felt here at The Ottawa Mission, we appreciate the support of our amazing donors. Thank you for helping us be #MoreThanAShelter 💙. To donate a meal, please go to ottawamission.com | The Ottawa Mission
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Ottawa chef is changing lives while serving 2,600 meals a day
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🌬️ Arctic air is moving in over the next two weeks, putting those experiencing homelessness at serious risk. Our Frontline team is stepping up to provide critical support. Here’s how we’re helping: 💙 Conducting neighborhood rounds to find anyone who may need warmth and shelter. 💙 Distributing warm winter clothing and essential supplies to reduce the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. 💙 Ensuring overflow mats are placed in our chapel and offering space in our lounge when regular dorms and the
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2023 is coming to a close, and as we look towards the start of a new year, many people in Ottawa are still in need of meals, care, and hope. The good news is a donation may cost less than you think! When you give before 2023 ends, you’ll receive a charitable tax deduction. Please try our tax calculator to see your credit today: https://ow.ly/yaN150Ql15c | The Ottawa Mission
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This food truck, operated by the Ottawa Mission, is providing some residents with both a hot meal and a boost to their mental health. If you want to deliver a similar boost, donate to the Ottawa Food Bank during our annual #ProjectGive campaign! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/community/project-give-2020-1.5810423 | CBC Ottawa
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We want to take a moment to extend a HUGE thank you to our donor family for all their support over the past year. We’ve put together a short video highlighting everything we’ve accomplished together in 2023; we hope you enjoy it. 😊 | The Ottawa Mission
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Ottawa Mission serves thousands of Easter meals
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When you request The Ottawa Mission's FREE Carrot Ginger Cinnamon Soup recipe card, you're connecting with an organization that serves over 1 million meals annually to those in need. We'll mail the recipe directly to your home while sharing how your support makes a difference every day. 📬 [Sign Up Today] | The Ottawa Mission
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The Ottawa Mission Hospice has been a leader in palliative care for people who are homeless since 2001. In honour of National Hospice Palliative Care Week earlier this month, we’re pleased to bring you the story of our Hospice, as told by our wonderful Administrative Coordinator Yetunde (Yetty) Owolabi. | The Ottawa Mission
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With the rising cost of living, more people than ever need help from The Ottawa Mission. On December 1 & 2 donations made to The Ottawa Mission will be matched by DYMON Storage making 2X the impact this Giving Tuesday. The Mission’s CEO, Peter Tilley shares a heartfelt message about the upcoming campaign. You will not only provide warm, nourishing meals this winter—you will also ensure that more people have a safe place to stay during the coldest months, and access to transformative programs tha
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🌞 CTV News Highlights Ottawa Mission's Efforts During Heat Wave As you may have seen on the news last night, our efforts are ongoing to support our vulnerable community during the current heat wave. Our Frontline team is actively distributing cold water and weather-appropriate clothing to those in need, while ensuring everyone stays safe in these extreme conditions. Catherine, one of our Frontline team supervisors, shared insights on how we regularly patrol the area, checking for signs of heat
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With the rising cost of living, more people than ever need help from The Ottawa Mission. On December 2 & 3 donations made to The Ottawa Mission will be matched by @dymonselfstorage, making 2X the impact this Giving Tuesday. The Mission’s CEO, Peter Tilley shares a heartfelt message about the upcoming campaign. Your gift will not only provide warm, nourishing meals this winter—it will also ensure that more people have a safe place to stay during the coldest months, and access to transformative pr
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As the COVID-19 pandemic quashes indoor dining, The Ottawa Mission has turned to a food truck to deliver meals. Ric Watson, chef and director of food services for the Mission, talks about serving those most in need. | CBC Ottawa
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Ottawa Mission's food service graduates head to kitchens all over the city
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🏫 Inside The Ottawa Mission, we have a small but mighty classroom. 💪 Clients staying at our shelter and those in need throughout our community at large can access our MCA Ottawa Stepping Stones Learning Centre (SSLC), along with the guidance of our in-house teacher, Kathy! 🍏 ✏️ Kathy helps her students with whatever their educational goals might be, like earning their high school diploma, getting into college or university, learning English, or, simply rediscovering the joys of learning! 📚 K
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“Who is given a chance to finish their school, to go to college, to have the opportunity... from being homeless to here?” 💭 📚 Kristen was starting from scratch when she came to the MCA Ottawa Stepping Stones Learning Centre (SSLC) here at The Ottawa Mission. Today, she’s entering her final semester as an Algonquin College student, on the Dean’s List, and is even a peer tutor to her fellow students! 🙌 She and her partner Joe have both benefitted greatly from your support and the lessons, guida
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🚪🌟 Step inside the doors of The Ottawa Mission! 🌟🚪 💙 Join us in person to discover how The Ottawa Mission empowers individuals to rebuild their lives by providing more than just food and shelter, but healthcare, educational support, job training, and more! 🔍 Doors Open Ottawa is your chance to take a deeper look at the incredible services and facilities we offer every single day. 📅 June 3-4 from 10 AM to 4 PM 📍 35 Waller St 🍪 Treats made by students from Chef Ric's Food Services Trainin
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Growcer supporting the Ottawa Mission
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The Ottawa Mission is witnessing a significant and unexpected surge in refugees and asylum seekers, with numbers now reaching three to four times the regular rate. Our CEO, Peter Tilley, calls attention to the urgent need for governmental intervention, noting that many newcomers expected government-supported housing upon arrival. Instead, they find themselves in shelters where the continuing lack of affordable housing means that resources are stretched. This rise emphasizes the critical importan
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