Community Supports and Initiatives

  • ABC Wellness Resource Centre

    The African, Caribbean, Black Wellness Resource Centre is built on the foundation of empowering Black individuals and families in Ottawa/Gatineau areas.

    Services include:

    • Community Food Cupboard

    • Walk in COVID vaccine clinics

    • Additional services include mental heath resources, yoga classes, seniors recreation, after school care and more.

    Reach Out

  • Kind Space

    Kind Space is committed to providing Ottawa – located on unceded Algonquin territory, accessible resources, events, social, and educational programming to celebrate and support people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

    Apply Here

  • Worker Relief Fund

    A number of mutual aid funds and initiates have taken off, including wage replacement funds, community care funds, and grants for those affected by the convoy.

    Support

  • Tell the OCDSB to Reverse Decision on Capital Pride!

    Send an email to trustees to get them to support Trustee Presley's motion on reversing the OCDSB decision on Capital Pride!

    Take Action

  • Volunteer Urban Foot Patrol

    Many residents in the urban core that are feeling unsafe walking in their neighbourhoods, riding transit, or trying to get groceries. If you’re willing to walk or ride transit with someone or otherwise help, sign up and a group of volunteers will facilitate as best they can those connections.

    Volunteer

  • Mutual Aid Funds

    A number of mutual aid funds and initiates have taken off, including wage replacement funds, community care funds, and grants for those affected by the convoy. Whether you’re donated or seeking support, reach out below.

    Support Mutual Aid

  • MWAC Trucker Convoy Reporting Tool

    Many people have experienced racism and harassment by the participants of the trucker convoy. For a number of reasons, many people cannot report their experience to the police. This tool is created by Migrant Workers Alliance for Change - a migrant led body - to call for political action.

    Report

  • Ottawa Community Cooks

    A group of volunteers on the Centretown Discord organizing nutritious hot meals and care packages for folks impacted by the Convoy

    Cook