Refugees of the Syrian crisis gather to share employment success stories thanks to Roadmap to Employment program.
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HIO provides employers with tools, resources and training to assist them in addressing the challenges and reaping the benefits of diversity in their organizations.
Every day, United Way East Ontario works hard to address our community’s systemic social issues—but we’re also quick to respond in times of crisis.
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.
Drugs were a problem for Donya. But thanks to support from project step, she’s got her life on track.
“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.”
In the span of 18 months, the makeup of Amanda’s family completely changed. She said goodbye to her son and husband, and welcomed her daughter and wife.
For most of his life, Brian did not say he was homosexual. Today, he volunteers to ensure that the unique needs of Ottawa's LGBTQ + seniors are met with respect and knowledge.