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If you’re in a position to contribute time or money, or to help raise awareness for an organization doing good work this #GivingTuesday, consider taking a look through our members page to find an organization that speaks to you.
www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/members
Member Organizations
www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Next Wednesday, December 3, join us for a conversation with Dr. Brian Doucet about his documentary "Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing".

Register here if you'd like to join: alliance-to-end-homelessness-ottawa.s1.yapla.com/en/event-78913
Building Ottawa series: Thinking Beyond the Market, with Dr. Brian Doucet. Wednesday, December 3, 8:30 am - 10:00 am, Dr. Doucet is Associate Professor School of Planning, University of Waterloo, and the maker of the film Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
Have you been curious about the Empathy Project, our program that helps people who may not have been homeless understand the barriers people face in getting housing?

Bruce Deachman at the Ottawa Citizen gave it a try and wrote about his experiences:
ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
Deachman: Trying to navigate homelessness taught me something new about empathy A real-life simulation shows what a day in the life is like for someone trying to avoid homelessness—and exposes the system's gaping holes. Author of the article: By Bruce Deachman Published Nov 22, 2025 Last updated 1 day ago
December 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
Next Wednesday, December 3, join us for a conversation with Dr. Brian Doucet about his documentary "Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing".

Register here if you'd like to join: alliance-to-end-homelessness-ottawa.s1.yapla.com/en/event-78913
Building Ottawa series: Thinking Beyond the Market, with Dr. Brian Doucet. Wednesday, December 3, 8:30 am - 10:00 am, Dr. Doucet is Associate Professor School of Planning, University of Waterloo, and the maker of the film Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
From the bottom of our hearts, huge thanks to everyone who ran in the #RaceToEndHomelessness this past weekend. 💛

We've raised over $31,000 for Ottawa organizations working to end homelessness, and you can still contribute til Friday:
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Total raised: $31,872.55 Race to End Homelessness Because we can't go fast enough Saturday, October 4, 2025 10k, 5k, and 1k walk/run RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr 1K: 9:00 am / 5k and 10k: 9:30 am
October 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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I had a blast walking the 5k at the first-ever Race to End Homelessness this morning! Congrats to everyone who participated, and to @ottawaalliance.bsky.social for organizing! So great to see so many friends from the housing and homelessness sector there.
Ariel with Theresa Kavanagh and Meg from the Alliance to End Homelessness at the race Ariel with friends from the YMCA and Refugee 613 at the race A sign that says there are over 700 families in shelter in Ottawa Ariel with Kaite from the Alliance to End Homelessness at the race
October 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Beautiful day for @ottawaalliance.bsky.social run 🏃
October 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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"Finland has ended homelessness and I hope our run is a chance to talk about solutions that many people don’t know of, but should, because there are lots of solutions out there.”

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How You Can Race to End Homelessness | iRun
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October 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
See you tomorrow!

Online registration for the #RaceToEndHomelessness is now closed, but you can register onsite at the RA Centre tomorrow, and you can also still donate to the runners!
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Race to End Homelessness Saturday, October 4, 2025 image of runners' legs
October 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
The #RaceToEndHomelessness is coming up this Saturday. We're proud to have raised over $23,500 for our member organizations, but there's still time to join in the fun!

🏅 Register to run, walk, or roll: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
🏅 Or donate to our runners here: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
October 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for our Board or Expert Steering Team: these are paid leadership roles for people with experience of homelessness. Please share this with anyone you know who'd be interested!
ottawaalliance.bsky.social ottawaalliance.bsky.social @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5
We're hiring people in Ottawa who have experienced homelessness to join our Board of Directors or Expert Steering Team! Both are compensated at $25.60/hr. Apply by October 3 2025.

▶ Board: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/2025_2027_bo...
▶ Expert Steering Team: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/hiring_est
Have you ever experienced homelessness? Have you ever had to stay with a friend or at an emergency shelter because you did not have a home? We need your help to prevent and end homelessness in Ottawa. We are looking for: - Board of Directors: (5 hrs/month) Help shape the work of the Alliance. - Expert Steering Team members: (10+ hrs/month) Work part-time on a team to help improve the housing and homelessness system. Both positions are compensated at $25.60 / hour Apply by October 3 2025 For more information and to apply, visit: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/blog Or scan the QR code to the left
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is one of the many Ottawa luminaries who will be joining us this Saturday for the #RaceToEndHomelessness: will we see you there?
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social · Oct 2
Calling all runners – register now for the Race to end homelessness this Saturday and I’ll see you there.
Coureurs, inscrivez-vous dès maintenant à la Course pour mettre fin à l’itinérance ce samedi. J’y serai et j’espère vous y voir
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/106339/race-to-end-homelessness
October 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
In the Race to End Homelessness, you can challenge yourself as we work together to bring lasting housing solutions to those in need right here in Ottawa.

Walk or run a 1K, 5K, or 10K with us, this Saturday, October 4!
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
"Race to End Homelessness Because we can't go fast enough We can do hard things. [checkboxes] Run 5K Raise money End homelessness" the text is set on a graphic of a piece of lined paper torn out of a notebook
September 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
We're looking forward to running this Saturday, October 4, with runners including @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social, @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social, and several City Councillors, including Marty Carr and @lainejohnson.bsky.social: will you join us?
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social · Sep 29
Calling all runners – register now for the Race to end homelessness this Saturday and I’ll see you there.
Coureurs, inscrivez-vous dès maintenant à la Course pour mettre fin à l’itinérance ce samedi. J’y serai et j’espère vous y voir
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/106339/race-to-end-homelessness
September 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
This Friday is the deadline to apply for roles on our Board and Expert Steering Team! Please share with anyone in Ottawa who has experienced homelessness and might be interested:
ottawaalliance.bsky.social ottawaalliance.bsky.social @ottawaalliance.bsky.social · Sep 5
We're hiring people in Ottawa who have experienced homelessness to join our Board of Directors or Expert Steering Team! Both are compensated at $25.60/hr. Apply by October 3 2025.

▶ Board: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/2025_2027_bo...
▶ Expert Steering Team: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/hiring_est
Have you ever experienced homelessness? Have you ever had to stay with a friend or at an emergency shelter because you did not have a home? We need your help to prevent and end homelessness in Ottawa. We are looking for: - Board of Directors: (5 hrs/month) Help shape the work of the Alliance. - Expert Steering Team members: (10+ hrs/month) Work part-time on a team to help improve the housing and homelessness system. Both positions are compensated at $25.60 / hour Apply by October 3 2025 For more information and to apply, visit: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/blog Or scan the QR code to the left
September 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
Grateful to be working alongside @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and our members to end youth homelessness in Ottawa by 2030.

Read this op-ed to learn about the amazing pilot project @ysb-bsj.bsky.social is running to help first-time shelter users find other options:
mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social · Sep 29
There is nothing more important than ensuring every young person in Ottawa has a safe place to call home. The need is urgent. The solution is within reach. Together, we can end youth homelessness in Ottawa by 2030. Learn more in my op-ed with @ottawacitizen.com

marksutcliffe.ca/in-the-news
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Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa. #TeamOttawa
marksutcliffe.ca
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
WOW! THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to a fundraiser or to one of our member organizations participating in the first annual Race to End Homelessness! Your support is incredibly meaningful!

Walk or run with us!
Sign up here: raceroster.com/events/2025/...
Race to End Homelessness: We Can't Go Fast Enough Over $13,500 raised to date! Join us Sat. Oct. 4! RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. Walk - Run - Fundraise - Donate www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca Alliance to End Homelessness
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
October 4: Race To End Homelessness
Because We Can't Go Fast Enough

We're proud @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social will be taking part in this run/walk event to raise awareness & vital funds for the 75 social service agencies that are part of the Alliance!
www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/race_press_r...
Race to end homelessness: because we can't go fast enough 10k, 5k, 1k October 4, 2025 Sign up now! Visit endhomelessnessottawa.ca
September 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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ottawaalliance.bsky.social
We're hiring people in Ottawa who have experienced homelessness to join our Board of Directors or Expert Steering Team! Both are compensated at $25.60/hr. Apply by October 3 2025.

▶ Board: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/2025_2027_bo...
▶ Expert Steering Team: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/hiring_est
Have you ever experienced homelessness? Have you ever had to stay with a friend or at an emergency shelter because you did not have a home? We need your help to prevent and end homelessness in Ottawa. We are looking for: - Board of Directors: (5 hrs/month) Help shape the work of the Alliance. - Expert Steering Team members: (10+ hrs/month) Work part-time on a team to help improve the housing and homelessness system. Both positions are compensated at $25.60 / hour Apply by October 3 2025 For more information and to apply, visit: www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/blog Or scan the QR code to the left
September 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
With the Alliance to End Homelessness and our community partners, we can give young people the stability they need to build their future. Together, we can get this done.
September 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
I pledge that by 2030, we will end youth homelessness in Ottawa. Nearly half of adults who experience homelessness were first homeless before 16. That’s why prevention and diversion are critical.
September 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
Avec l’Alliance pour mettre fin à l’itinérance et nos partenaires communautaires, nous pouvons offrir aux jeunes la stabilité dont ils ont besoin pour construire leur avenir. Ensemble, nous pouvons y parvenir.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
Je m’engage à ce qu’à l’horizon 2030, nous mettions fin à l’itinérance chez les jeunes à Ottawa. Près de la moitié des adultes en situation d’itinérance ont connu l’itinérance pour la première fois avant l’âge de 16 ans. C’est pourquoi la prévention et la réorientation sont essentielles.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
ottawaalliance.bsky.social
Ottawa's @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social has pledged to end youth homelessness by 2030.

Ending youth homelessness is the first step toward ending all homelessness: Half of chronically homeless adults first experienced homelessness before they were 16.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mayor Sutcliffe pledges to end youth homelessness by 2030 | CBC News
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is pledging to end youth homelessness in the capital within five years. He did not say how the city will achieve that goal, beyond saying the 2026 budget will include inves...
www.cbc.ca
September 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM