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Connected Canadians

We connect older adults with technology training and support.

06/03/2026

It’s Seniors Month in Ontario! 💛

Throughout June, we celebrate the wisdom, achievements, and lifelong contributions of older adults.

At Connected Canadians, we’re honoured to learn from and support incredible seniors every day by helping them stay connected, confident, and empowered through technology.

Discover our programs and impact here: https://www.connectedcanadians.ca/mission

06/01/2026

Every generation has something to teach, and something to learn! Today is Intergenerational Day, we’re celebrating the connections that bring our organization together. 💛

At Connected Canadians, we see the meaningful impact that happens when people of all ages share stories, skills, and time, especially through technology. These moments reduce isolation, build confidence, and strengthen our communities.

Help us keep building connections, one conversation at a time 🤝. Join our amazing team of volunteers here: help.connectedcanadians.ca.

05/26/2026

Meet Scott, Connected Canadians’ Volunteer of the Month. 💫

Scott is a great example of the volunteers who make CC so special, people from all kinds of backgrounds and careers who generously share their professional experience, leadership, and skills simply to help others in the community.

He first joined CC through his Community Service Learning placement at University of Ottawa and continued volunteering long after completing his required hours. Outside of volunteering, he is also the proud owner of the Bulk Barn on Carling Ave., which he has operated for over 13 years.

As Scott shared, “Hearing at each session how valuable and meaningful this service has been to older Canadians’ daily lives is what makes the experience so fulfilling for me.”

We’re so grateful for your dedication, Scott, and for the difference you continue to make in the lives of older adults through digital inclusion.

If you are ever in the Carling Ave. area, make sure to stop by and say hi. We hear the chocolate-covered almonds are his specialty. 😉

05/21/2026

Are you new to Ottawa and looking for Canadian experience?

Connected Canadians, the nation’s leading digital inclusion charity, is recruiting newcomer technology mentors to support older adults with digital skills -- one-on-one, at your own pace, in your own language.

What you get:
* $500 honorarium + internet stipend
* References and a certificate of completion
* Real Canadian workplace experience for your resume
* Transportation reimbursement for in-person workshops
* A community that welcomes you!

Thanks to TD, this program is free to join and designed to work around your life -- virtually or in person.

Applications are open now.
Apply: www.connectedcanadians.ca/apply-newcomer-mentors

05/06/2026

We were proud to recognize and celebrate our incredibly hard-working volunteers making a real difference for older adults.

The event brought together mentors in our Newcomer Mentorship Program and older adults to recognize the impact they are making together through one-on-one support, learning, and connection.

National Volunteer Week was a great reminder of the impact volunteers make all year long, helping older adults stay connected and build confidence with technology. One mentor alone has supported more than 50 older adults through one to one sessions.

This year’s award recipients:
• Joy Ajuluchukwu – Community Anchor Award
• Marcel Briaud Wafo Tchoupe – Community Impact Award
• Kingatsa Rahantarivola – Client Impact Award
• Gabriela Alam – Innovation in Mentorship Award
• Imed Cherabi – Excellence in Mentorship Award
• Djamila Benabbes – Alumni Mentor Award
• Fadi Bitar – Alumni Mentor Award

Through each session, mentors help older adults navigate everyday technology, from staying in touch with loved ones to accessing important services, while building connection and community.

We’re especially grateful for the mentors and to TD who make this work possible.

05/01/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Shannon Cummings as our new Director of Development & Communications at Connected Canadians!

Shannon will lead our fundraising and donor engagement work and oversee communications to ensure we clearly share the impact of our programs across the country.

She brings experience from YWCA Hamilton and McMaster University, along with a focus on digital inclusion and access to education, and experience partnering across sectors to design programs that reduce barriers and expand opportunity.

Based in the Niagara Region, Shannon joins us with a strong background in communications and fundraising and a clear commitment to building inclusive, people-centred programming.

Interested in sponsoring a new initiative at Connected Canadians? Message us today!

04/30/2026

Another great day at Perley Health, where Connected Canadians brought together volunteers from Adobe to support older adults with one to one tech help.

Together, we spent the morning working one to one with older adults, building confidence with everyday tech, from email and video calls to navigating the web.

Connected Canadians is all about meeting people where they are and helping them feel more comfortable, capable, and connected.

During the session, we also delivered a Social Engineering Awareness workshop, developed with support from Desjardins, focused on recognizing common scams, protecting personal information, and navigating the digital world with confidence.

Thank you to our Adobe volunteers for showing up with energy and care, and to Desjardins for helping make this workshop possible.

We’re always on the lookout for more corporate partners with big hearts for the community. Interested in working with seniors through Connected Canadians? Visit our website to connect with us.

04/29/2026

You’re dead. Now what happens to your online accounts?

In Ottawa, we brought older adults together to talk about something many people avoid: what happens to our digital lives, and how we can make things easier for the people we care about.

Despite the seriousness of the topic, it was an upbeat, energizing morning, with practical, honest, and supportive discussions. Many stayed after for one-on-one help, working through their own devices and next steps.

Thank you to Arbor Memorial Inc., including Kelly Funeral Homes and Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery, for helping make this important conversation accessible.

We’re always on the lookout for more corporate partners with big hearts for the community. Interested in working with seniors through Connected Canadians? Visit our website to connect with us.

04/27/2026

Volunteering with Connected Canadians is about more than digital literacy workshops. It’s about helping older adults navigate everyday digital challenges, from staying in touch with loved ones to accessing online services.

Each session, our mentors help build connection and independence for older adults.

“I always feel better with the knowledge I gain from Connected Canadians volunteers. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity to build confidence and feel more comfortable using technology. I feel confident with this trusted source of learning.” - Joy, CC Client, London ON

We recently had a chance to celebrate our mentors. We’ll be sharing a few moments from that celebration in upcoming posts.

04/10/2026

Planning ahead can help your loved ones feel more prepared and supported.

Join Connected Canadians for a free, in-person workshop in Ottawa on what happens to your digital accounts and how to get them organized.

Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Capital Funeral Home, 3700 Prince of Wales Dr
Doors open at 9:45 AM with coffee and snacks

You’ll learn how to:
• Assign legacy contacts
• Memorialize accounts
• Keep important information accessible for loved ones

Stay after for 1:1 tech support. Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop and get help with your questions.

This workshop is supported by Arbor Memorial Inc., including the teams at Kelly Funeral Homes and Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Register: https://bit.ly/digital-endoflife

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78 George Street #204
Ottawa, ON
K1N5W1

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.connectedcanadians.ca/

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