Community Building Stories
Together we are continuing to build community and connections while physically distancing.
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Community Building Stories During COVID-19
Leading Effective and Engaging Zoom Meetings
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Virtual CDF Learning Forum was a huge success
The annual CDF Learning Forum brings together residents and service providers from priority neighbourhoods, suburbs and rural communities across Ottawa. Together they celebrate their
Nadia – A dedicated Community Leader
Nadia is a dedicated resident leader in her community. She has been involved in community activities since she has been living in her neighbourhood. Nadia
Community Engagement at Confederation Court Community House
Confederation Court Community House has been working to ensure the wellbeing and continued community engagement of its residents. Activities have included: Performing frequent wellness checks on residents Distributing breakfast kits to
Virtual Girl’s Mental Wellness Program- NROCRC
There have been a number of exciting initiatives happening in partnership with the Nepean, Rideau, and Osgoode Community Resource Centre to keep the community engaged and connected during COVID-19. The
Francophone Newcomers Group at CentretownCHC
Vivine Mbarushimana, who is a peer leader with the Centretown Community Health Centre, has been coordinating and facilitating a Francophone Newcomers group to provide information, training, and connections
Seniors Isolation Facebook Page-EORC
The Seniors Isolation Facebook Page was created by Debbie Abfalter to support elders during this critical effort to fight loneliness. In these uncertain times, we have many isolated Seniors who have
Lunch and learns, 725 Bernard
Prior to the pandemic, resident leaders Cat and Stephen assisted in offering “lunch and learns” for the residents of 725 Bernard. This included a
Chalk Art to Build Engagement
Arts and Culture make a great contribution to the wellbeing of our communities. The Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is using chalk as a brilliant
Success Stories
Tenant Spotlight:A Pillar of Community Spirit at 140 Den Haag-Meet Linda
Linda Lucas is a Creating the Change We Want graduate who is passionate to volunteer in her community. She is also mentoring other CCWW
Banff recreation story
Banff-Ledbury Community Advocating for increased recreation access within the boundaries of the community to improve intergenerational health and wellbeing. Read more:
Community Based care reaching people before their breaking point
Residents like Fatima are making a difference in their communities before crises hit. The CDF Resident leader peers gain skills to host neighbourhood activities
Today’s Good Neighbour Spotlight: Maryam Kreishan
Today’s Good Neighbour Spotlight: Maryam Kreishan Maryam demonstrates a strong commitment to the well-being and development of her community, as evidenced by her role
Creating the Change Story – Meet Sang
Sang has lived in May Nickson Place since the early ’90s. She loves how diverse her community is, with residents from around the world
Ottawa Health Team- – Équipe Santé- Ottawa Covid 19 Community Response-Resident Leaders
Community Ambassadors and Resident Leaders were critical. Their lived experience and deep connection with community allowed them to offer exceptional wisdom to inform strategy