Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa

07/23/2026

Are you running in the Race to End Homelessness Ottawa on September 27? Here are our tips to help you make the most of your participation in the race. Fundraising can feel intimidating, but we hope this makes it easier and more approachable.

You can read the full guide here: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/allianceottawa/pages/3357/attachments/original/1784816843/Runner_Fundraising_Guide.pdf?1784816843

And if you aren't registered yet, head over to racetoendhomelessness.ca!

07/15/2026

Preventing renovictions prevents people from falling into homelessness, and we believe in preventing and ending homelessness, not just managing it.

07/14/2026

When you run in the Race to End Homelessness on Sunday, September 27, you can raise money for amazing local organizations and Alliance members like Cornerstone Housing for Women. Click through ▶ to learn more about their programs and the impact they have in our community.

Register now: http://racetoendhomelessness.ca/

07/08/2026

When you run in the Race to End Homelessness, you can raise money for Alliance member organizations like the OCH Foundation and help children and youth living in Ottawa Community Housing access sports, arts and recreation programs.

Register now ⏩ http://racetoendhomelessness.ca/

07/07/2026

Ottawa's Planning & Housing Committee is voting tomorrow, July 8, on a renovictions bylaw. ☎️ If you want to see this pass, let your councillor know today!

Here's what we told Council about the need for a renovictions bylaw:
https://www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/renovictions_bylaw

06/29/2026

What type of runner are you? 👀

🏆The Challenger: You didn’t come to play—you came to win.
🎉 The Hype Machine: You’re everyone’s personal cheer squad.
💖 The Charity Champion: Powered entirely by purpose.
🐢 The Casual Walker: No rush, no stress.
🤠 Run for Fun Crew: You’re here for good vibes only!
🛋️ The Couch-to-5K Hero: You’re challenging yourself to try something new!

Whatever you choose, you're welcome at the Race to End Homelessness Ottawa. September 27, 2026.
Register now at racetoendhomelessness.ca

06/25/2026

We're hiring for three roles! ✨ Apply by July 10 to join our team as a full-time, mostly remote Mobilization Manager, System Planner, or Data Manager.
https://www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/joinourteam1

06/18/2026

We’re launching a national Community of Practice for lived experience engagement in housing and homelessness. If you work in the convening of people with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity (in settings including research, academia, community services, peer-led networks, government, etc.), we want to hear from you.

To complete our 5-minute interest survey, scan the QR code in the attached graphic or by copying the following link into your browser: https://forms.gle/NegxM1fseBqURdtQ6

06/10/2026

We're honoured and grateful to be among this group of fantastic community organizations receiving Community Sector Leadership Grants from the Ottawa Community Foundation. 💛This funding will support the Alliance in our work to convene stakeholders, support city-wide strategies, and advance system innovations that improve coordination, strengthen policy responses, and reduce inflow into homelessness in Ottawa.

We’re pleased to share that we’re distributing $4.8M over five years to 10 local collectives and organizations through our Community Sector Leadership Grants stream.🌟

“Input from communities and research confirms that one of the greatest unmet needs in the charitable sector remains long-term, unrestricted funding,” said Michael Maidment, ICD.D, President and CEO of the Ottawa Community Foundation. “This is particularly important for organizations that make networks of charities more effective through coordination, advocacy, and collective leadership.”

Because of the collaborative nature of their work, we expect these grants will reach nearly 300 frontline charities and tens of thousands of hashtag residents.

The 10 organizations are:
- Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa
- Arts Ottawa
- Accesscss / Accesssc
- Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition
- Ottawa Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres
- Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses
- Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW)
- Ottawa Child and Youth Initiative
- Ottawa Lead Agency for Child and Youth Mental Health Sector (Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa / Bureau des services à la jeunesse)
- Refugee613/Réfugié613

We are grateful to our network of donors for making these types of transformational community grants possible. 🫶

Read more: https://www.ocf-fco.ca/blog/10-organizations-receive-community-sector-leadership-grants/

cc: Somerset West Community Health Centre, Ottawa West Community Support, Minwaashin Lodge, Britannia Woods Community Services

06/10/2026

We're so happy that Race To End Homelessness participants can support the important work of the OCH Foundation!

Register now to run, walk, roll, and fundraise for a local organization of your choice at racetoendhomelessness.ca

Did you know? The OCH Foundation is now one of the charities of choice in the Race to End Homelessness. That means every step you take can create opportunities for people living in Ottawa Community Housing - OCH communities.

Run so a child can receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Run so a young person can join a recreation program and build confidence, friendships, and new skills. Run so a neighbour can receive a bike to get to work, school, or appointments. Every kilometre you run can help your community.

If you're planning to participate in the Race to End Homelessness this year, please consider running in support of the OCH Foundation and help create brighter futures.

Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa