Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 08/10/2026Have you heard of donor-advised funds? A DAF is a charitable giving account established at a public foundation. When you make a donation and receive a tax receipt from your DAF provider. From there, you can recommend grants to charities like Bruce House. Learn more brucehouse.ca/get-involved... 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 22/06/2026Huge thanks to Harrison Gallon of Engel & Völkers Ottawa for again soliciting donations for our food program. A 2024 survey showed that 87% of Bruce House clients have difficulty affording enough food to eat, and 92% said they had difficulty obtaining healthy foods. Thank you, Harrison! 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 11/05/2026Beautiful weather for cycling! Support Bruce House at the Friends for Life Bike Rally this August with a 100km, 300km, 600km, or virtual ride. #f4lbr 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 21/04/2026From A Taste for Life to the Friends for Life Bike Rally; from the National Capital Pride Run to Drag & Balls – volunteers are the heart and soul of the events that unite and power our community. Bruce House is grateful for the tremendous volunteer support we receive this year and every year. 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 13/04/2026www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...ctvnews.caYour Kitchen: A Taste for LifeRestaurants across the city will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Bruce House, a charity that supports vulnerable people living with HIV. 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 23/03/2026Thanks Gary van der Meer, Ken Allen , Grant Burke, Everton Lawrence, Samuel Mickelson,and David Moffett for their support for the 2025 Bike Rally. Thank you to Michael Reid from PWA, we’re excited to be an official 2026 partner for the bike rally. bikerally.org #bikerally 000
Reposted by Bruce HouseCTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Your garbage collection day may change on March 30: Here’s what you need to knowbit.lyYour garbage collection day may change on March 30: Here’s what you need to knowThe City of Ottawa is moving to a new curbside collection contract starting March 30, and the garbage collection day may change for about half of Ottawa’s households. 001
Reposted by Bruce HouseAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 18/03/2026The closure of the supervised consumption site at the Somerset West CHC has created an absolute crisis in Ottawa’s Chinatown — @catmckenney.bsky.social and I wrote about it last summer. Expect to see more public drug use, everywhere. Shame on the Ford govt. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/mcke...ottawacitizen.comMcKenney, Troster: Tory ideology created an overdose crisis in Ottawa's ChinatownHousing, addiction treatment, outreach services, mental health resources and harm reduction are needed to tackle the current crisis. 24022
Reposted by Bruce HouseThe Advocate @advocate.com · 16/03/2026One professor’s students have added thousands of references to Wikipedia entries on LGBTQ+ history. mrf.lu/0XQM 0218
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 10/03/2026Bruce House at the Carleton University volunteer far today! 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 09/03/2026Women make up 80% of Canada’s non-profits, and help the most vulnerable people in our society yet are under-resources and staff under-paid. The ONN has a great site on this glaring example of how the contributions of women in our society are devalued. theonn.ca/decentworkfo... #IWD2026 000
Reposted by Bruce HouseIAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026"HIV Stigma Is Common and Increasing; Here’s How That’s Harmful" via @pozmagazine.bsky.socialpoz.comHIV Stigma Is Common and Increasing; Here’s How That’s HarmfulWhat’s more, most HIV stigma is based on fear and blame, finds a new report from the Williams Institute. 093
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 02/03/2026Our thanks to Catherine McKenney for recognizing Bruce House during the 2026 Non Profit Awareness Week! 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 17/02/2026Did you know that most of today’s popular music has its roots in Black musical communities? From blues to rock to EDM and country, Black musicians fundamentally changed western culture’s music. 10 Defining Moments in Canadian Music History by Black Artists junoawards.ca/blog/10-defi... 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 10/02/2026Films are a great way to learn about people, cultures, and issues. During Black History Month take a moment to add some great films by Black Canadian filmmakers to your "must see list"! blackcanadianfilm.ca is a great resource Want a deeper Dive? libraryguides.mcgill.ca/black-canadi... 000
Reposted by Bruce HouseAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Really looking forward to participating in this community conversation on homelessness tonight. Hope you can join us! 382
Reposted by Bruce HouseOttawa Community Housing Logement communautaire d’Ottawa @och-lco.bsky.social · 03/02/2026@stephaneoch.bsky.social grew up in a modest Quebec City home, where family and community shaped his early life. “We didn’t have much, but that’s where I learned a home is grounded by support and belonging.” Article 👉 bit.ly/4a6eiYY 032
Reposted by Bruce HouseThe Advocate @advocate.com · 03/02/2026There will be more out queer athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics than have ever competed at the Winter Games before.advocate.comMeet all 41 LGBTQ+ Olympians at the 2026 Winter Olympics 194
Reposted by Bruce HouseCTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Ottawa sees 23% drop in reported hate crimes in 2025bit.lyOttawa sees 23% drop in reported hate crimes in 2025Statistics released on Tuesday showed 358 incidents were reported to the Hate and Bias Crime Unit in Ottawa in 2025, down from 467 incidents in 2024. 111
Reposted by Bruce HouseOttawa Community Housing Logement communautaire d’Ottawa @och-lco.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Today and every day, OCH honours the history, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada and within OCH communities. This year’s theme recognizes Black contributions across generations - from nation builders to tomorrow’s visionaries. 142
Reposted by Bruce HouseCanadaHelps @canadahelps.org · 02/02/2026Black-led nonprofits are driving powerful change, often with limited resources. Yet Black-led organizations receive less than 1% of charitable funding, despite their critical role in advancing equity, education, and community well-being. #BlackHistoryMonth 122
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 02/02/2026The Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa has great reading lists of Black Canadian authors for all ages. Add these to your reading list and discover the creative achievements of Black Canadians! collections.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/we-recomm... 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 30/12/2025A small gift can make a huge difference! $20 provides a client with a food gift card. A monthly donation allows us to budget for these essentials all year. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Sprott Foundation! (Up to a total of $15,000). www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139523 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 16/12/2025Wowsers! Look at all this food (and more!) we just received from a food drive at the Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus / Le Choeur gai d'Ottawa concert! Huge thanks to OGMC, Sam Jazzy, and to everyone who participated. You have no idea how much this means to our clients! 010
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 15/12/2025This holiday season give the gifts of stability, dignity, and compassion. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Sprott Foundation! (Up to a total of $15,000). www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139523 000
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 12/12/2025This holiday season give the gifts of stability, dignity, and compassion. www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139523 Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Sprott Foundation! (Up to a total of $15,000). 000
Reposted by Bruce Housemark-sutcliffe.bsky.social @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Ottawa is saying YES to housing. Today, I signed a $400-million affordable housing agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Mayor’s Breakfast. Ottawa is the first municipality in Canada to partner with Build Canada Homes. 242
Reposted by Bruce HouseOC Transpo @octranspo.com · 08/12/2025📌 La Ottawa Food Bank distribue environ 8,3 millions de livres de nourriture chaque année aux familles de notre communauté. Faites un don alimentaire ou en argent de 10 h à 17 h lors de la collecte d’aliments pour les Fêtes d’OC Transpo/Loblaw ❤️ ow.ly/3jkT50XFVli 031
Reposted by Bruce HouseOC Transpo @octranspo.com · 08/12/2025📌 Ottawa Food Bank distributes nearly 8.3 million pounds of food every year to support families in our community. Donate food or make a monetary contribution from 10 am to 5 pm during the OC Transpo/Loblaw Annual Holiday Food Drive ❤️ ow.ly/HbQm50XFVt0 123
Reposted by Bruce HouseAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Welcome to my new video series: Who To Call. The first edition features ANCHOR, Centretown’s 24/7 response team for people experiencing mental health and substance use crises. 44015
Reposted by Bruce HouseAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Wonderful segment on CBC radio this morning, speaking to people staying at the city’s transitional housing in a converted office building on Queen. CCI is doing an incredible job supporting newcomers, helping them to find housing and jobs. The facility is beautiful. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...cbc.ca© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved. 0175
Reposted by Bruce HouseCTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 02/10/2025OPH closes supervised injection site after province denies supportbit.lyOPH closes supervised injection site after province denies supportThe supervised consumption site on Clarence Street has closed after the province did not endorse a federal exemption. CTV’s Stefan Keyes reports. 121
Reposted by Bruce HouseUNAIDS Global @unaids.org · 02/10/2025People living with HIV have the right to live free from discrimination. Dignity is not optional - it’s essential. 052
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 19/09/2025Bruce House is saddened to hear of the upcoming closure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). ACT and its contemporaries served pivotal roles not only in HIV but also in queer rights and in fostering more compassionate communities. More on our web site: brucehouse.ca/closure-of-t...brucehouse.caClosure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) – Bruce House 020
Reposted by Bruce HouseFood Banks Canada @foodbankscanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Canada launches Build Canada Homes to tackle the housing crisis. Food Banks Canada welcomes key steps—but more is needed. Read our full response: foodbankscanada.ca/press-releas... #PolicyInAction #AffordableHousing 011
Reposted by Bruce HouseAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 17/09/2025The city is doing public consultation on the new bylaw to prevent renovictions (championed by my office). Please fill out the survey, especially if you have had the experience of being unfairly evicted. We need to ensure that this new bylaw will protect tenants. ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... 03116
Reposted by Bruce HouseIAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2025"How #Mpox revealed an epidemic of untreated #HIV in #SierraLeone – as Trump’s aid cuts begin to bite"independent.co.ukHow an Mpox outbreak revealed an epidemic of untreated HIV in Sierra LeoneThe impact of the US slashing foreign aid on the country’s Mpox response has likely been huge, activists tell Rachel Schraer 066
Reposted by Bruce HouseCTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Ottawa Public Health warns growing funding gap threatens its ability to maintain servicesbit.lyOttawa Public Health warns growing funding gap threatens its ability to maintain servicesOttawa’s new medical officer of health is calling on the Ontario government to revise the funding formula for health units, warning a “growing structural funding gap” threatens Ottawa Public Health’s ability to maintain service levels. 011
Reposted by Bruce HouseCity of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 15/09/2025We are refreshing our 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan and we want you to get involved. Drop in and chat with us at one of our Open Houses to learn about the progress so far, what’s ahead, and how you can help shape the future of housing: bit.ly/4peHrbl 056
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 26/08/2025Thank you everyone for supporting Bruce House this Pride! We will have fundraising totals for you soon. - Love from the Bruce House team. 000
Reposted by Bruce HouseAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 19/08/2025When the Ford government announced that it was forcing the Somerset West Community Health Centre to close its supervised consumption site, they quoted unsourced stats about local crime rates. They lied. Crime actually went down significantly when the CTS was open.ctvnews.caCrime rate around Somerset supervised consumption site lower than government suggested when announcing closureThe crime rate around the Somerset West Community Health Centre did not rise to the figures put forward by the provincial government last year when announcing the closure of its supervised consumption... 814071
Reposted by Bruce HouseCTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 19/08/2025New Chef Ric’s location opening at Taggart Family YMCAbit.lyNew Chef Ric’s location opening at Taggart Family YMCAThe Ottawa Mission’s chef Ric Watson is opening a second Chef Ric’s restaurant next month at the Taggart Family YMCA. 064
Bruce House @brucehouse.ca · 13/08/2025Huge thanks to the wonderful people planning Drag & Balls! You rock! Join this afternoon of drag, softball, fun, and fundraising on Sat. August 23, 10:00am. Riverain Park, 400 N River Rd. 010
Reposted by Bruce HouseIAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Adolescents & young adults bear a disproportionate share of new #HIV acquisitions. The Journal of the International AIDS Society highlights the urgency of youth-led action in a special viewpoint. 📢 Read it & join the call for greater youth leadership in the HIV response! #YouthDay zurl.co/fg7Pw 032
Reposted by Bruce HouseCity of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 12/08/2025O-Train Line 1 will not run between Tremblay and Blair stations on August 16 and 17 and between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair on the morning of August 31 as we prepare to integrate Line 1 with the O-Train East extension. Info: bit.ly/45uoTKR 053
Reposted by Bruce HouseOttawa Public Health @ottawapublichealth.ca · 12/08/2025Looking for places to help you cool down ? Our Beat The Heat webpage has an interactive map of public places to cool off including City pools, splash pads, libraries, shade structures, parks, and more. Find a place near you at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/BeatTheHeat 11414