Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 01/10/20262025-26 was a big year for the Alliance, and the coming year is going to be even bigger! ✨ We're always so proud to look back and share what we've been working on together with our members: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/our_work 020
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and we’re live at 11 a.m. ET leading up to the special 90-minute multilingual commemoration, Remembering the Children. Watch live in English, Plains Cree, Anishinaabemowin, Kanien'kéha and Inuktitut here: www.aptnnews.ca/ourstories/r...aptnnews.caRemembering the Children | APTN NewsFor 160 years, Indigenous children were taken and put into institutions across Canada. September 30 is a day to remember the children. 010569
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAmnesty Canada @amnesty.ca · 30/09/2025Today marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada On this day, all non-Indigenous people are called upon to witness and act upon this truth, without which there can be no reconciliation 🔗 amnesty.ca/national-truth-reconciliation-day #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR #EveryChildMatters 16820
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaTheresa Kavanagh Bay Ward @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Participated in the #RuntoEndHomelessness this morning. This is a cause I very much support. We need to work together to ensure everyone is housed appropriately. It was a bonus to find out I was first in my age category in the 5k. Yay ! @ottawaalliance.bsky.social 3167
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaJ…Lepp @j.lepp.ca · 27/09/2026Free banana and butter tarts after the @ottawaalliance.bsky.social 10K this morning. Fun well-organized event. Looking forward to 2027. 111
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We're sorry to say it, but warm sunny days won't last forever, so if there's a beautiful weekend day in September you should probably make the most of it. 🫣 Come walk, run, or roll with us and raise money for local organizations working to end homelessness! 💛 www.radraces.com/e/1000082/ra... 001
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAlliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We always have a great time talking to Sam Laprade on An Hour To Give! This time we brought our friends from Operation Come Home and the RA Centre, and Catherine McKenney, to talk about some amazing work being done locally to prevent and end homelessness, and the Race to End Homelessness! 101
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We always have a great time talking to Sam Laprade on An Hour To Give! This time we brought our friends from Operation Come Home and the RA Centre, and Catherine McKenney, to talk about some amazing work being done locally to prevent and end homelessness, and the Race to End Homelessness! 101
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Up over 300 runners now-- this is going to be fun! 020
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We're thrilled to hear this great news about our member Ottawa Community Housing-- preserving and expanding affordable housing is so vital! These 369 townhomes and 134 apartment homes will now be kept affordable in perpetuity. 👏🏻 www.och-lco.ca/nr-och-landm...och-lco.caNews Release : Ottawa Community Housing Acquires 503 Rental Homes in Landmark Affordable Housing Preservation Initiative - Ottawa Community HousingLargest acquisition in OCH’s history protects an important supply of family-sized rental housing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA – September 17, 2026 – Ottawa Community Housing has completed the acquisi... 070
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Race To End Homelessness is coming up in 10 days, on Sunday, September 27! 🥇 There's still time to register and join the fun 🥈 Runners are raising money for community organizations working to end homelessness in Ottawa 🥉 You can also make a donation without running! racetoendhomelessness.ca 042
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026With less than a month left to the Race to End Homelessness, now is the time to register to secure your spot! 💛 racetoendhomelessness.ca We're also so grateful to the race's sponsors: thank you Chandos, Connect2Knowledge, Sam Laprade, 2B Developments, Hobin, and TD! 011
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 02/09/2026On October 19, we're hosting a mayoral candidates' debate on what we know is one of the top issues in Ottawa: housing and homelessness. Hear how Alex Lawson, @jleiper.bsky.social, @neilsara.bsky.social, and @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social plan to address the crisis: www.eventbrite.ca/e/mayoral-de...eventbrite.caMayoral Debate on Housing & HomelessnessJoin us for a conversation with mayoral candidates about housing and homelessness in Ottawa, moderated by Adrian Harewood. 001
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Are you running in the Race to End Homelessness Ottawa on September 27? Here are our tips to help you make the most of your participation in the race. Fundraising can feel intimidating, but we hope this makes it easier and more approachable. racetoendhomelessness.ca 100
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Preventing renovictions prevents people from falling into homelessness, and we believe in preventing and ending homelessness, not just managing it. 091
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Kaite Burkholder Harris and the @ottawaalliance.bsky.social want to see a strong a anti-renoviction bylaw passed, because it’s an opportunity to strengthen tenant protections and stop homelessness in Ottawa before it starts. 0183
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 14/07/2026When you run in the Race to End Homelessness on Sunday, September 27, you can raise money for amazing local organizations and Alliance members like Cornerstone Housing for Women. Click through ▶ to learn more about their programs & the impact they have in our community. racetoendhomelessness.ca 001
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 09/07/2026"The longer somebody stays homeless the harder it becomes." That's why shelters in Ottawa and beyond, with our support, are promoting a diversion approach to helping people at risk of homelessness-- especially youth-- find other options. ottawacitizen.com/feature/otta...ottawacitizen.com'I stayed in my car, so I wasn't homeless': Ottawa's hidden youth crisisAn Ontario program cut shelter use 80 per cent by rebuilding relationships, instead of adding beds. The city thinks it can do the same. 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 08/07/2026When you run in the Race to End Homelessness, you can raise money for organizations like @ochfoundation.bsky.social and help children and youth living in Ottawa Community Housing access sports, arts and recreation programs. Register now ⏩ racetoendhomelessness.ca 011
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Deadline to apply for these roles is this Friday - please share! 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Ottawa's Planning & Housing Committee is voting tomorrow, July 8, on a renovictions bylaw. ☎️ If you want to see this pass, let your councillor know today! Here's what we told Council about the need for a renovictions bylaw: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/renovictions... 011
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 29/06/2026We're grateful to all the community leaders who have come together to form the Youth Homelessness Champions Table. We'll work to coordinate the efforts of government, funders, service providers, & others, to align their priorities, unlock funding, & influence systems. 000
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawamark-sutcliffe.bsky.social @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026 Il y a un engagement commun à aider les jeunes à trouver un logement sécuritaire et stable, et à travailler ensemble pour mettre fin à l’itinérance chez les jeunes à Ottawa d’ici 2030. Nous mettrons fin à l’itinérance chez les jeunes ensemble. 031
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawamark-sutcliffe.bsky.social @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Cette semaine, nous avons réuni des leaders communautaires, des fournisseurs de services et des partenaires pour la première rencontre de la Table des champions de l’itinérance chez les jeunes. 131
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawamark-sutcliffe.bsky.social @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This week, we brought together community leaders, service providers, and partners for the first meeting of the Youth Homelessness Champions Table. 121
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Whether you're a Casual Walker 🐢, a Charity Champion 💖, or a competitive Challenger 🏆, we want you to run, walk, and roll with us at the Race to End Homelessness Ottawa on September 27! racetoendhomelessness.ca 000
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAlliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 25/06/2026We're hiring for three roles! ✨ Apply by July 10 to join our team as a full-time, mostly remote Mobilization Manager, System Planner, or Data Manager. www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/joinourteam1 001
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 25/06/2026We're hiring for three roles! ✨ Apply by July 10 to join our team as a full-time, mostly remote Mobilization Manager, System Planner, or Data Manager. www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/joinourteam1 001
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We're honoured and grateful to be among this group of fantastic community organizations receiving Community Sector Leadership Grants from the Ottawa Community Foundation. 💛 www.ocf-fco.ca/blog/10-orga...ocf-fco.ca10 Organizations Receive Community Sector Leadership Grants - Ottawa Community FoundationThe Ottawa Community Foundation announces 10 organizations receiving multi-year grant funding. 010
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We're so happy that Race To End Homelessness participants can support the important work of the OCH Foundation! 🎒 👟 Register now to run, walk, roll, and fundraise for a local organization of your choice at racetoendhomelessness.ca 011
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 10/06/2026✨ That feeling when you cross the finish line, knowing that you've challenged yourself AND raised money for organizations helping your neighbours have a safe place to live 🙌🏻 👟 Register now for the 2026 Race to End Homelessness on September 27 ▶ racetoendhomelessness.ca 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Ending homelessness is urgent, but you can take part in the Race to End Homelessness at whatever pace works best for you. racetoendhomelessness.ca 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 22/05/2026👟 Registration is now open! 🎽 Run, walk, or roll with us on Sunday, September 27, at the second annual Race to End Homelessness. racetoendhomelessness.ca 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 19/05/2026We're looking forward to "What Works in Ending Homelessness? Innovative Practices From the U.K.", with Dr. Lígia Teixeira from @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social and Dr. Tim Aubry! 📅 Wednesday, June 10 • 3 PM - 5:30 PM www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-works...eventbrite.caWhat Works in Ending Homelessness? Innovative Practices From the U.K.This forum will highlight the role of evidence in supporting transformative public policies on housing and homelessness. 110
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 05/05/2026We're grateful to work with such strong and dedicated partners on the challenge of ending homelessness in Ottawa! 010
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Happy #MayTheFourth! Today we're opening registration for our second annual Race to End Homelessness. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, let’s run, walk, and roll our way to ending homelessness. racetoendhomelessness.ca 010
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 04/05/2026We're grateful for the work of the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition in organizing this beautiful program for Red Dress Day: we hope to see you there ❤ www.ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca/red-dress-da...ottawaaboriginalcoalition.caOAC Red Dress Day 2026 | OAC 000
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Thank you to the Centretown Churches Social Action Committee for inviting me and @catmckenney.bsky.social to your AGM last night, featuring an excellent talk on how to end homelessness by Kaite Burkholder Harris from the @ottawaalliance.bsky.social. 1163
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Save the date! Registration will open soon for our second annual Race to End Homelessness Ottawa, taking place Sunday, September 27, 2026. We can't wait! 010
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Great to hear Sandra Clarkson and Michael Lethby in conversation with Catherine Cullen on CBC, talking about shelter diversion! Learn how they're reducing shelter stays by talking to people about their individual needs instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Like many people, we are feeling grief and frustration about the closures of supervised consumption and safe injection sites across Ontario. www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/ottawa_safe_... 141
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Yesterday, one of our member agencies, Capital City Mission, lost a community member & 4 others were injured when an SUV drove into their drop-in. We are heartbroken, & ask that you consider supporting them as they recover from this tragedy. capitalcitymission.com/community-up...capitalcitymission.comCommunity Update February 25thWe are grieving the tragic incident that occurred at Capital City Mission the morning of February 25th. A vehicle struck multiple individuals at the entrance of […] 043
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Bruce Deachman wrote a great article about the shelter diversion pilot in the @ottawacitizen.com. Opening with the story of a woman who was reunited with her family instead of being admitted to shelter, it goes on to explore & celebrate the program's larger impact. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...ottawacitizen.comDeachman: New program helps homeless by keeping them out of sheltersA Shepherds of Good Hope shelter diversion pilot is built on a simple idea: stop folks from entering a system that's difficult to get out of. 000
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 18/02/2026We were proud to appear on Sam Laprade’s An Hour to Give recently, with guests @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and Stephen Bartolo from Shepherds of Good Hope to discuss lived experience leadership, shelter diversion, & ending youth homelessness Full segment here: ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2026/0... 010
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 30/01/2026So glad to have you both with us! 070
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaStephane OCH @stephaneoch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Great momentum to end youth homelessness in Ottawa! Great leadership and commitment from @en.ottawa.ca , @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social , United Way Ottawa, ATEH and RBC @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @och-lco.bsky.social 183
Reposted by Alliance to End Homelessness OttawaAriel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 30/01/2026There is so much momentum in Ottawa, aimed at ending homelessness. It was great to stay the day at a breakfast organized by @ottawaalliance.bsky.social and the United Way, featuring experts from Niagara Region + Calgary, who have transformed their shelter systems and housed thousands of people. 1275
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Today we’re launching a report on a 6-month shelter diversion pilot project at Shepherds of Good Hope. The results are striking. Staff were able to successfully divert 22% to positive alternatives to emergency shelter. www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/diversion 110
Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · 27/01/2026We’ll be featured this Saturday, January 31 on Sam Laprade’s “An Hour To Give” on Rogers TV Ottawa and Country 101.1! Ending homelessness is possible. We’ll talk about how we’re bringing people together to go from managing the crisis to solving it, and how you can help. 000
