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5 people who made Ottawa better in 2017

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How one summer camp gets kids set for school

Low-income families may not have the means to enroll their kids in expensive enrichment activities over the summer. United Way donors help change that.
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Ottawa

A two-spirit journey: finding identity through Indigenous culture

Gina knew there was something missing in her life. Seeking help from a spiritual healer, she realized the answers lied within her own culture.
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Ottawa

A community-wide approach to successful aging with Carol Burrows

Advocate for seniors weighs in on United Way Ottawa’s report on vulnerable seniors.
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Ottawa

How job support is helping refugees feel more at home in Ottawa

Refugees of the Syrian crisis gather to share employment success stories thanks to Roadmap to Employment program.
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Ottawa

Fostering collaboration to end homelessness

What can be done to fast-track Ottawa’s approach to reducing homelessness and improving affordable housing? Read this Q&A with United Way’s Rhonda Bradley.
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Ottawa

Donya overcame her addiction

Drugs were a problem for Donya. But thanks to support from project step, she’s got her life on track.
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Help youth like Julie get off Ottawa’s streets

“Being homeless is worse in the winter,” says 22-year-old Julie. “Because if it’s really cold out and you don’t have the proper clothes you can freeze.”
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