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This past week, members of Rotary Ottawa club rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at the Ottawa Food Bank to help sort food donations. Together, we helped sort food for distribution to families and individuals in need across our community. It was a rewarding experience that embodied Rotary’s commitment to service above self.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make a difference—we’re proud to support such an essential organization in our city!
On January 25th, members of the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Ottawa met for a guided historic walk of downtown Ottawa. We talked about the history of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier and Sparks Street, among the spots visited.

 
On a cold January morning, rotarians Angela Kelly, Robert Therrien and Ché Weist visited the Centennial Public School in Ottawa to distribute dictionaries to grade 3 students. This wonderful tradition has been coordinated for many years by rotarian John Lark.
 
The school staff and custodians were very welcoming. A guided tour of different classrooms showed  the professional care and extra attention provided, especially to young students with special needs. 
 

PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE - Recipes for Change

We have created a new style of event called Recipes for Change with aims to help fund our operations, provide an outlet for teams to engage with our community in the kitchen, and learn a little bit more about our food systems and have some deeper conversations about our relationship with the community and food security. Also it's super fun!
 
Everything is provided by Parkdale including ingredients, recipes, packaging, chef instruction and guidance, set up, tear down, and dishwasher.
 
With support from the Rotary Ottawa Children's Foundation, the Community Service Committee funded these worthwhile local community-based charitable organizations and their projects in 2022-2023:   
Upcoming Events
Adventure in Citizenship 2025 / Redécouvrons Notre Citoyenneté 2025
A unique and special program for 160 youth May 25-28! 
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Free Reading Program
A complete, fun, interactive English literacy program for grades K to 6.  Click the logo to create a "classroom" on our club's campus, add your learners, and you're all set.  It's an engaging platform with over 3600 activities!
More info at Be Reading
Literacy lasts a lifetime. 
Rotary Club of Ottawa meets...

We meet In Person & Online
Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
Jack Purcell Centre and online
320 Jack Purcell Lane
Ottawa, ON K2P 2J5
Canada
Our club meets twice a month. 1. In-Person: Second Monday of the month at 12 pm at Jack Purcell Community Centre (320 Jack Purcell Lane). Please confirm your attendance. 2. Online: Fourth Monday of the month. Time: 7pm. Link to be sent.
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This past week, members of Rotary Ottawa club rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at the Ottawa Food Bank to help sort food donations. Together, we helped sort food for distribution to families and individuals in need across our community. It was a rewarding experience that embodied Rotary’s commitment to service above self.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make a difference—we’re proud to support such an essential organization in our city!
 
On a cold January morning, rotarians Angela Kelly, Robert Therrien and Ché Weist visited the Centennial Public School in Ottawa to distribute dictionaries to grade 3 students. This wonderful tradition has been coordinated for many years by rotarian John Lark.
 
The school staff and custodians were very welcoming. A guided tour of different classrooms showed  the professional care and extra attention provided, especially to young students with special needs. 
 
On January 25th, members of the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Ottawa met for a guided historic walk of downtown Ottawa. We talked about the history of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier and Sparks Street, among the spots visited.


Members of the Ottawa Rotary Club recently spent an afternoon busily sorting food at the Ottawa Food Bank. The event was followed by rest and fellowship at a nearby pub.     
 
Sadly, one in four Ottawa households faced food insecurity in 2023 (up from 1 in 7 in 2022).   The Ottawa Food Bank provides fresh and non-perishable food, as well as supplies such as diapers, toiletries and cleaning supplies to its network of over 100 food programs across the city.  The Ottawa Rotary Club is proud to support the Ottawa Food Bank financially and through volunteer activities such as food drives and food sorting.
Evening on the Rideau

On Thursday, November 7th, at the Art Gallery of Ottawa, members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa attended a fundraising event to support Operation Come Home in its valuable efforts to reduce, and hopefully eliminate, youth homelessness in Ottawa.