A Message from Amanda: Help Ottawa Families Thrive

Dear Friends,

Every day, I see the heart and strength of Ottawa Community Housing tenants. I see neighbours lifting each other up by sharing food, lending a hand, and offering kindness, even when they’re struggling themselves. 

But lately, it’s been harder than ever. The rising cost of food and living has pushed many families to the edge. Parents are skipping meals so their kids can eat. Seniors are choosing between groceries and medicine. Children are trying to learn on empty stomachs. 

No one should have to live this way. 

That’s why the OCH Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign, matters so much this year. We need your help to make sure families, children, and seniors in our communities don’t just survive… but truly thrive. 

When you give, you make that possible. 

Click here to double your impact!

Your donation brings food, hope, and connection to families who need it most. You help fill fridges, brighten holidays, and bring people together around warm, nourishing meals.

Right now, your gift will go twice (x2) as far.

Thanks to generous sponsors, every dollar you give is matched, doubling your impact to provide holiday meals, essentials, and access to programs like: 

  • Tomorrow Ready – filling fridges and supporting families 

  • Pack-a-Sack – helping children learn and dream 

  • Hop on Bikes – giving kids and adults freedom and joy 

  • recLINK – creating safe spaces for children and seniors to play, learn, and connect 

I’ll never forget a senior who, through a yoga class, regained the confidence to cross the street to the grocery store – a small act of independence made possible by donors like you. 

This holiday season, more families than ever are struggling to put food on the table. For many, the holiday meals funded through the OCH Foundation are the only nutritious meals they will receive. Your support today can help feed even more families in need. 

Your matched gift today will mean food, dignity, and connection for neighbours who are struggling. It will mean a chance for a child to succeed, for a senior to feel seen, and for a family to feel hope again. 
 
Please, give now. Together, we can help families not just survive but truly thrive. 

Donate Now - Double Your Impact

With heartfelt thanks,

Amanda sign

Amanda Ryan
Community Development Manager
Ottawa Community Housing

P.S. Every dollar brings hope, comfort, and connection. Give what you can today. Every gift changes lives.

P.P.S. Maximize your impact: donate monthly, start a fundraiser, or give in honour of someone special.