John Howard Society Ottawa

It’s almost holiday season! Windrose Supportive Housing provides semi-independent living to young women in Ottawa between the ages of 16-24 experiencing homelessness, criminalization, and exploitation. Our youth come to us after experiencing a lifetime of trauma, and it’s our goal this year to provide them with the most loving holiday season. Please scan the QR code or use the link below to check out our holiday wishlist in order for us to make this goal happen! https://lnkd.in/ec5d7Abg Thank you so much!

2,381 youth in Ottawa had nowhere to call home in 2023. At the John Howard Society of Ottawa, we’re committed to changing that reality. Programs like A Different Street and Windrose Supportive Housing provide safe, stable homes and personalized support for youth who are homeless or at risk of justice involvement. With counseling, practical assistance, and community resources, these programs empower young people to rebuild their lives and achieve a brighter future. 💬 Share this post, 💖 support our work, or 🔗 visit the link in our bio to learn more and take action. Together, we can create a community where every youth has a place to call home. #YouthHousingMatters #SupportYouth #JohnHowardSociety #SafeHomesForAll #ottcity #Ottawa #YouthHousing #jhsottawa

🚀 Looking for a purpose-driven career where you can make a real impact? 🌍 At JHS, you'll find professional growth 📈, innovative projects 💡, and a supportive, inclusive environment 🤝. Join us in transforming lives and communities! 💙✨ 🔗 Explore opportunities: https://lnkd.in/e8Du-eFz #WhyWorkAtJHS #CareerWithImpact #JoinOurTeam #InclusiveWorkplace 💼🌟

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity Alert! 🚨 Are you passionate about social justice, community well-being, and making a real impact? 💡 Join the John Howard Society of Ottawa’s Board of Directors and help shape a future that’s Effective. Just. Humane. 🤝 💼 Why join us? ✔ Advocate for meaningful change ✔ Collaborate with a diverse, supportive team ✔ Commit just 2-3 hours/month for 9 meetings a year 🌟 We’re looking for YOU if you: 🌈 Celebrate diversity & inclusion 🏠 Have experience in property or asset management 🤝 Share our values of dignity, equity, and compassion 📩 Interested? Reach out to Allan Reesor-McDowell at areesor@jhsottawa.ca or visit www.jhsottawa.ca for more info. Together, we can build safer, stronger communities. 🌍✨ #VolunteerOpportunity #SocialJustice #OttawaVolunteers #NonProfitLeadership #MakeADifference

We love our non-profit colleagues throughout Ottawa, and their amazing contributions to our community. Also, we won! 😆 🏆 Big win alert! 🏆 Our JHS Ottawa team just took home our first-ever softball championship title! After going undefeated (3-0) in the round robin, we powered through the semi-final against The Ottawa Mission and triumphed over Shepherds of Good Hope in a thrilling 11-7 final. 🎉 From Ross (our “Babe Ruth” of softball!) and David’s MVP catch—despite a daring slide right through some doggie “leftovers”—to cartwheels courtesy of Coach Riley, every player brought their A-game. With 57 runs scored, it was a day full of laughter, teamwork, and community spirit. Here’s to many more! 🥎💙 #JHSOttawa #SoftballChampions #CommunitySpirit #FirstChampionship The Ottawa Mission Shepherds of Good Hope

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟 Join our team as a Full-Time Youth Housing-Based Case Manager and make a real impact in the lives of at-risk youth. 💙🏠 Preferred Experience: 🔹 Knowledge of Housing First, Ontario Landlord-Tenant Act, SPDAT, and HIFIS 🔹 2+ years working with marginalized individuals, including at-risk youth 🔹 Bilingualism is a strong asset Ready to make a difference? Apply today! 📲 https://lnkd.in/e8Du-eFz #Hiring #YouthHousing #CaseManager #NonProfitJobs #Ottawa

📢 We’re Hiring! Full-Time Housing Links and Reintegration Caseworker 🏠👥 🔹 Experience: 3+ years with vulnerable populations, especially those involved in the justice system 🔹 Sector Knowledge: Ottawa’s housing and homelessness sectors 🔹 Frameworks & Policies: Housing First, Ontario Landlord-Tenant Act, SPDAT, and HIFIS 🔹 Access Requirement: Eligible for federal and provincial prison access clearance 💼 Apply Now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e8Du-eFz #OttawaJobs #HousingSupport #Reintegration #JoinOurTeam

Some of my private mural commissions give me the opportunity to express myself through texture and colour. Others give me the honour to change the energy of spaces that would inspire individuals going through difficult stages of life like those created for Youth Services Bureau, Recovery Care Ottawa, Healthy End of Life Project-Carleton U, John Howard Society to name a few. "Take my hand" brings life to the new head office building and residence of individuals finding their way into society with dignity - Community Reintegration program- at John Howard Society Ottawa More on my website at https://lnkd.in/eaYrAvxa . . . #communityengagedartist #communitysupport #mentalhealth #artformentalhealth #Ottart #Ottmurals

Calling all art lovers! 📢 Event Spotlight: "My Story Interrupted" Art Exhibit 🌟 We're thrilled to support our friends at the John Howard Society Ottawa and the talented students from their Creative Classroom as they present "My Story Interrupted", a powerful art exhibit that explores life's unpredictable moments. 🎨✨ This showcase invites us to reflect on those unexpected twists and turns that shape our paths. Through paintings, sculptures, and typography, these students bring raw emotion and resilience to the canvas, highlighting pivotal moments that transformed their lives. Each piece is paired with a poignant six-word story, capturing a lifetime of meaning in just a few words. 🗓 Vernissage: Thursday, November 7th, 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Location: Ottawa School of Art, 35 George St, Byward Market, Ottawa 📅 Exhibit Dates: October 31st - November 12th, 2024 Join us on November 7th to experience these stories firsthand and witness the transformative power of art in expressing journeys interrupted but not ended. Let’s come together to support these courageous young artists as they inspire hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of resilience. See you there! 🌱💬 #MyStoryInterrupted #ArtExhibit #CommunityHealing #OttawaEvents #JohnHowardSociety #JerichoRoad #BetterTogether

👻🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at the John Howard Society! May your day be full of candy, tricks, and a little bit of magic! ✨🍬🧙♀️ 🧡 Effective. 💙 Just. 💛 Humane. #HappyHalloween #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat #CommunityCare #JusticeForAll #JohnHowardSociety