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“I found myself homeless at 16 years old, living in the young women’s shelter. I was a difficult teenager, going with the wrong crowd and did not have a care in the world. I started going to Operation Come Home because I had no where … Continue readingDanielle’s Story
“What are the programs you support at Operation Come Home?” “I have no idea.” When Ken McLachlan says he has no idea what ReMax/Hallmark supports at OCH, it makes perfect sense. Ken, the owner of this region’s ReMax/Hallmark, doesn’t look at programs, he looks at … Continue readingKen McLachlan at Remax/HallmARK
As we continue the focus on the gift of gratitude, I would like to express the gratitude Operation Come Home has for the Rotary Club of Ottawa. Kateri Clark, President of the Rotary Club of Ottawa, was excited to share that the 2018-2019 Rotary International theme … Continue readingRotary Club of Ottawa: Partners in achievement
When Aakrist came to the Youth Workforce Initiative (YWI) program, he was a young man with a dream. A dream, and some skills to get to that dream. What he didn’t have was a path, and that’s what he found at YWI. While there, Aakrist … Continue readingA Job Tailored Just For Him
As we continue the month of gratitude I would like to highlight our partnership with the RBC Foundation. RBC Foundation supports our Career Works program here at Operation Come Home. RBC Foundation’s goal is: “To improve the quality of life in the communities where we … Continue readingRBC Foundation: Providing a foundation for youth success
Bruce Nicol is a fascinating guy. He’s the kind of guy who, when you sit down for a beer with him, you sense could tell you stories all evening. Each one more interesting than the last. He once purchased a house with an unusually large … Continue readingBruce Nicol, Wesley Nicol, and true support for youth
Mark Arnold’s basement is like a museum. It’s almost overwhelming for anyone who loves music. Or sports. Or movies. Or just collecting things in general. It’s wall-to-wall sports memorabilia, music memorabilia, DVDs and the most amazing posters. “Oh, you’re a Packers fan?” Mark will say. … Continue readingOttawa Music Trivia is an institution
As we continue our focus on gratitude, Operation Come Home is grateful for both RE/MAX Hallmark and Agent Sylvie Begin. Sylvie is a volunteer in the drop-in centre, a mother, and a resident in the Bank Street area. RE/MAX Hallmark says, “At the heart of … Continue readingThe good deeds of RE/MAX Hallmark, and our friend Sylvie Begin
You have to give yourself permission to do good. Philanthropy, for those who live by it, creeps into a person’s being slowly. Even the wealthiest people rarely have an epiphany where all of a sudden they start a foundation, or build a school. It usually … Continue readingLordy! Many thanks to Knifewear.
Im lergvrng diph dhur murchriggnow I’m trying to speak with Katie Hession over the phone. As usual, it’s a little difficult to understand her, because as usual her mouth is full. I’m in my windowless office, talking on the ol’ landline, trying to keep my … Continue readingThank you Mealshare, for sharing meals with our youth
