The Cornerstone Women’s Shelter blaze and last night’s fire at a women’s rooming house are bringing to light the urgent needs of women’s advocacy and support groups in Ottawa.
Updated: And, a lot of people are expressing – including me – disappointment in the reactions some of the people who were near the fire had; see the second article linked above. See this Twitter search here and here for more reaction.
These two recent fires in women’s housing in Centretown will be putting major pressure on the emergency shelter system in Ottawa.
Here is a list of organizations I cobbled together this morning of organizations in Ottawa who support women in crisis situations where accommodation, clothing or food is required. Please add other organizations in the comment section.
Cornerstone Women’s Shelter donations can be made online here; or contact Anglican Diocese of Ottawa at 71 Bronson Ave. 613-232-7124 to arrange cash donations.
Minwaashin Lodge, Aboriginal Women’s Support, also supporting Oshki Kizis Lodge. An emergency shelter for women.
Centre 507: food bank; 613-232-3059.
St. Joe’s Women’s Centre, 613-231-6722
The Well, 154 Somerset W. at Elgin (clothing donations); 613-594-2843
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services, donate online here.
Immigrant Women’s Services of Ottawa
And, donations can always be made to the Ottawa United Way.
