Community Builders: Three secrets of a super volunteer everyone should know
Shelley Rolland-Poruks has volunteered in every city or town she’s ever lived in. Here’s how this Community Builder Award winner balances it all.
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Community Builders: Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses is filling in the gaps
For 20 years, the Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses has helped make a home for hundreds of our city’s low-income families. It is because of this, and the impact their work continues to have on our community, that they received United Way Ottawa’s 2018 Community Builder of the Year Award.
Community Builders: EcoEquitable and the power of work
EcoEquitable is a small, dynamic social enterprise that supports isolated newcomer women looking to develop connections with their community and increase their financial stability.
Community Builders: Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa creates life-changing relationships that empower children and youth to reach their full potential. Here’s why United Way Ottawa has honoured this fantastic organization at the annual Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala.
Community Builders: Girls+ Rock Ottawa is empowering community through music
Girls+ Rock Ottawa provides music programming to foster empowerment, inclusivity and community. This powerful initiative was the GenNext Award recipient at the 2018 Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
With no fewer than four festival taking place this weekend (Fringe, Craft Beer, Franco-Ontarien, and Glowfair), there truly is something for everyone. Enjoy!
Community Builders: How Rawlson King is helping transform Overbrook
Rawlson King is a community leader helping to positively shape how the Overbrook neighbourhood is perceived.
Community Builders: Coach Andy Waterman teaches community through basketball
Coach Andy Waterman has volunteered for 25 years with Ottawa youth, empowering them to be the best they can be beyond the basketball court.
Community Builders: Three ways Aditi Sivakumar is making waves in Ottawa
For more than nine years, Aditi Sivakumar has been volunteering in Ottawa and beyond to empower women and encourage healthy lifestyles for seniors and people living with chronic mental illnesses.
Community Builders: The people who make us fall deeper in love with our city
We adore Ottawa’s beautiful parks, delicious donuts and indie theatres. But it’s the Community Builders that really take our breath away.
Nominations open for the Ottawa Community Builder of the Year awards
These awards celebrate the positive contributions made to Ottawa communities, neighbourhoods and industries.
Network and help change lives in Ottawa with Schmoozefest 2017
United Way Ottawa is hosting a networking event geared towards Ottawa’s next generation of philanthropists, change makers and passionate networkers, without the awkwardness.
Beau’s community achievements recognized at the United Way’s Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala
Breweries are amazing community partners. Yet even among that esteemed company, Beau’s All Natural Brewery has been setting the standard for more than a decade. On May 18, they were recognized by United Way Ottawa, winning this Community Builder Award. It’s really the perfect award for a company that has always paid it forward the support they have received from their hometown of Vankleek Hill, their greater Ottawa community and the brewing industry.
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