Humankind Initiative

10/17/2026

ATTENTION!! Due to very low registration, we will be canceling the Spooky Doll Craft for this evening.
We regret having to cancel yet another planned activity, but without participants it is not conducive to volunteer time and such.

We will try again soon 😑🎃

10/14/2026

Tonight at 6pm! Our first get together of the new Neurospicy Support Group! Ages 18+, meet-up at The Center on the Southside of Ottawa.

If you identify as "neurospicy" or fall on the very expansive list of what is considered neurodivergent, join us! You are never required to share at our groups--be as open/involved as you are comfortable.

What can you expect? We usually touch base in the beginning of our groups to make sure anyone that wants to share has a safe outlet (good news AND concerns); then we spend the rest of the time enjoying the safe space as a peer group! Games, chatting, just hanging out and making the most of being surrounded by others who understand.

Come and check it out 😊

1660 N 2501st Rd, Ottawa

10/13/2026

Our Spooky Doll Craft is open to ages 14 and up, so grab the kids and come by on Saturday! Nothing says family time like making porcelain dolls possessed!

This upcoming Saturday, October 17th! Join us at the Center at 5pm for our 2nd Annual Spooky Craft Night--we will provide a selection of brand new porcelain dolls (in pretty dresses), and you pick the one you like best and go to town making it as spooky and haunted as you like!

Dolls come with a box to carry them home in.

Sign up at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spooky-craft-night

See you there!

10/11/2026

This week at the Center will be a busy one!

Monday: Game Night, 5 pm

Wednesday: ‼️NEW‼️Neurospicy Support Group, 6 pm

Thursday: Feminists Against Fascism, 6 pm

Saturday: 🎃SPOOKY SEASON🎃 Creepy Doll Craft, 5 pm

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10/11/2026

10/11/2026

This upcoming Saturday, October 17th! Join us at the Center at 5pm for our 2nd Annual Spooky Craft Night--we will provide a selection of brand new porcelain dolls (in pretty dresses), and you pick the one you like best and go to town making it as spooky and haunted as you like!

Dolls come with a box to carry them home in.

Sign up at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spooky-craft-night

See you there!

10/07/2026

As we hit the middle of Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to make sure everyone got this update from a few days ago.

The Press 3 option is back ❤️ Everyone deserves compassionate care. Please use 988 if you need to talk to someone, day or night--you are worth it.

10/07/2026

This Sunday, October 11th, will mark the 38th year of National Coming Out Day in the United States. To celebrate all those who have already come out, all those who might come out soon, and all those who find themselves unable to do so, we will be offering a special discount for interested Ottawa Pride vendors.

Sign up to be a vendor at Ottawa Family Pride Fest 2027 (on Saturday, June 12th) and use coupon code OUTPROUD at checkout to save $38 on your vendor fee. This coupon will only be good until the end of the day on Sunday!

Remember, in the closet or out of the closet, embrace who you are to the fullest extent that you are safely able. Everyone's journey is different. We are here to celebrate you whenever you are able.

Sign up as a vendor for Ottawa Family Pride and help create a welcoming, family‑friendly space for the local LGBTQIA+ community, and our allies. 🏳️‍🌈 This…

10/04/2026

We are starting our newest group this month! Every 2nd Wednesday, from 6pm-8pm at the Center, join us for our Neurospicy Group.

Ages 18+, please. We are only open for group attendees on Wednesdays for the sake of attendee privacy 😊