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This week, our COVID-19 Community Response Table took stock of our ability to provide basic needs to people across our region, and assessed the challenges and opportunities that still lie ahead.
Run Ottawa profiles one of our Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend team ambassadors, Anna Bélanger, about why she's running in support of United Way in this year's Scotiabank Charity Challenge.
Marisa Moher of Youturn Youth Support Services, a community-based organization serving at-risk youth, shares how a technology partnership with Ruckify and United Way is helping young people stay connected through COVID-19.
Everyone should be able to help flatten the curve. But for many, getting face masks isn’t as easy as it sounds. Learn how you can help get cloth masks in the hands of those that need it the most.
On #BlackoutTuesday, the coalition speaks to Ottawa, and beyond in response to anti-racism protests in the US, Canada and around the world.
Michael Allen assesses the impact of our COVID-19 Community Response Table’s efforts to support the most vulnerable, while looking ahead to long-term recovery.
Michael Allen looks back at the work of our COVID-19 Community Response Table, and looks ahead to what comes next for our communities and local charities.