The Ottawa Mission

A big shoutout and thank you to team "Baker Tilly Ottawa LLP and Gatineau" who completed their Coldest Night of the Year walk offsite earlier in February and raised over $4,000 to support those in need this winter. ❄️ As our lead warm-up sponsor, your dedication and teamwork are truly inspiring. We’re so grateful for your support in making a difference in our community. #cnoy25 #ottawamission #morethanashelter

We couldn't have had such a successful Coldest Night of the Year event without the help of our amazing sponsors! 🏡 District Realty as our presenting sponsor; 📸 Bell as our Media Sponsor; 💃 Baker Tilly Ottawa LLP as our warm up sponsor, and Luv2Groove for leading the dance warmup; 🚶♂️ Gilad Parking our route sponsor; 🎁 Rogers Centre Ottawa, Starbucks, Bridgehead Coffee, Lowe-Martin, Capital Meat and Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Canada as our gift-in kind sponsors! We were able to provide such a fun-filled, thoughtful, and inspiring event because of your support. Thank you for helping us serve the most vulnerable in our communities. 💙 📷Photo credit: Curtis Perry #CNOY25 #OttawaMission #MoreThanAShelter #ChangeTheTune

We can’t wipe the smiles off our faces - Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year, presented by District Realty was a wonderful success and our best ever! We are so grateful to our media sponsors: CTV News Ottawa, TSN 1200 and CFRA580 for helping us get the word out to the community in the weeks before the event! A very special thank you to our wonderful emcee Jackie Perez! 🎙️ 📸 credit: Curtis Perry #CNOY25 #OttawaMission #MoreThanAShelter #ChangeTheTune

Last Saturday, 503 participants, 74 teams, and 39 volunteers came together at the Rogers Centre Ottawa to walk, wheel and stroll for this year’s Coldest Night of the Year, presented by District Realty. Because of you we were able to raise over $192,000 – these funds are so important to ensure those experiencing homelessness this winter receive the warmth, care and support they deserve. Thank you for making this year’s event a success! 💙🙌 You can check out more event photos here: https://ow.ly/xbPx50V5sXH 📷 Photo credit: Curtis Perry & Ava Marguerrite P.S. If you’re not done fundraising yet, don’t worry! We’re able to accept donations until March 31. #CNOY25 #OttawaMission #MoreThanAShelter #ChangeTheTune

Are you ready to move?! With just 10 days to go before Coldest Night of the Year, we’re thrilled to welcome back Luv2Groove (sponsored by Baker Tilly Ottawa LLP) to get us warmed up and ready to move before the walk! 🕺💙 It's not to late to get involved! On Saturday, February 22nd we will come together to raise funds and awareness for those experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness this winter. 💙 Donate or join The Ottawa Mission’s team (Friends & Family of The Ottawa Mission) here: https://lnkd.in/gkAdxUd #CNOY25 #OttawaMission #MoreThanAShelter #ChangeTheTune

We’re excited to announce a special media guest for this year’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), presented by District Realty! Jackie Perez from CTV News Ottawa will be joining us on Saturday, February 22, to take part in the CNOY festivities. ❄ We can’t wait to see all our amazing participants at the Rogers Centre Ottawa for their 2km (30 mins) or 5km (1 hour) walk, wheel, or stroll! Learn more & get involved today: https://lnkd.in/gkAdxUd #CNOY25 #OttawaMission #MoreThanAShelter #ChangeTheTune

We're getting through this tough Ottawa winter with some help from our friends! ❄️ We'd like to thank: 🧼 - Arbor Memorial Inc. and Kelly Funeral Homes, for their thoughtfulness and generosity in donating boxes on boxes loaded with toiletries for us to provide for our clients. From soap, to shampoo, to razors, to deodorant, these items are essential! 👓 - Luff Glasses, and; 👁️🗨️ - Retina Centre of Ottawa, who both donated reading glasses in a range of prescriptions for the shelter and community clients of our DYMON Health Clinic's eyecare clinic! Thank you to these wonderful organizations and all of our donors. Winter is an especially challenging time for our clients, and you're helping us meet the need. 💙

We’ve been feeling the cold this month in Ottawa. 🥶 While many may head indoors to bundle up by the fire, some people don’t have the luxury of escaping the winter elements. ❄️ Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), presented by District Realty is The Ottawa Mission’s annual fundraiser to raise awareness for those experiencing hunger and homelessness. It’s your chance to make a difference for those who are struggling in your city. On Saturday, February 22 you can walk, wheel or stroll a 2km or 5km route to support those in need. All routes start at Rogers Centre Ottawa. Learn more & register today: https://lnkd.in/gkAdxUd #cnoy25 #ottawamission #morethanashelter 🎵

This afternoon, we're set to graduate another 27 Food Services Training Program students into new lives within the culinary industry! 🎉 Chef Ric and The Ottawa Mission have now been running this transformational program for over 20 years, and thanks to the incredible support of our donors and partners, we've graduated over 400 promising chefs and cooks into culinary jobs and careers. 👩🍳👨🍳

📅❄️ Save the Date: The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), presented by District Realty is back! Join us on Saturday, February 22nd for this family friendly walk, wheel and stroll! This year we’ll be working together to change the tune for people facing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Every step you take, every dollar you raise, will help change lives! Here’s what to expect: 📍 Starting Point: The Rogers Centre (55 Colonel By Dr) 🚶♀️ Routes: Choose between 2 km or 5 km 🍲 Post-Event Treat: Warm up with Chef Ric's Ric’s famous chili! Now is the time to get your friends, family and coworkers together so we can raise much-needed funds as a community and support our neighbours in need. For more information or to get involved, visit https://lnkd.in/gkAdxUd Change the tune with us this winter! #cnoy25 #ottawamission #morethanashelter 🎵