Youth thrive in Youth Futures

Youth thrive in Youth Futures

By Megan Russell Have you ever asked yourself: What am I going to do with my life? What is the right career path? Will I like what I’m doing? If so, you are not alone. Young people today continue to face these difficult decisions. In 2018, an overwhelming number of...
Meet Emmanuel, youth facilitator

Meet Emmanuel, youth facilitator

Learning to live in a strange new country is a challenge. And it can be even more challenging if you’re trying to navigate school, teenage friends, finding your first job and more. Our Youth Program helps young newcomers settle and integrate in Ottawa by offering a...
Preparing refugee children for school

Preparing refugee children for school

Do you remember your child’s first day of school? You probably felt a mixture of pride and worry. Pride that your child was reaching such a big milestone; worry because you wanted your child to make friends, fit in and succeed. It’s the same scenario for refugee...
Joy of supporting a newcomer

Joy of supporting a newcomer

Welcome Ottawa Week is celebrated from June 17 to June 30. One of the highlights is the naming of 10 Welcome Ottawa Week Ambassadors. One of this year’s ambassadors is Maurice White, who was nominated by Ndusha Ruhune Freecare In doubles tennis, when one...
Employment services help youth

Employment services help youth

By Megan Russell Do you remember looking for your first job? You might have felt nervous or frustrated as you spent hours perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and preparing for interviews. Now imagine you are new to Ottawa and you need a job. You have limited...