Aug 15th, 2025
Media Advisory: 80 Volunteers to Transform OCH Community House with New Kitchen, Revitalized Program Space
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Aug. 14, OTTAWA, ON – Confederation Court Community House is getting a major boost for Ottawa Community Housing residents thanks to a $5,000 donation from Tiree. The new IKEA kitchen, revitalized gardens, and refreshed basketball court will expand program space and support the community’s growing food security and skill-building initiatives.
“It’s about creating warm, inviting spaces where neighbours can gather, share meals, build connections, and learn new skills,” said Kristina Wolf, Program Manager, Confederation Court Community House. “Community is fundamentally about forging friendships and connections.”
This upgrade marks a significant milestone in a multi-phase improvement project for the building, which has been serving the community of 651 residents since opening in 1991.
Tiree, a Canadian professional services firm specializing in project management, advisory, and security & smart technologies, is partnering with Ottawa Community Housing for the third time as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
When: Aug. 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Confederation Court Community House
2489 Walkley Road, Ottawa
Agenda & Media Opportunities:
9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.: Remarks Stéphane Giguère OCH, Chief Executive Officer, Theresa Kavanagh, Bay Ward Coun. and OCH Board Chair, Traci Spour-Lafrance, OCH Foundation Executive Director, Catherine Jenkins, Director of People Operations at Tiree and Marty Carr, Alta Vista Ward Coun. and OCH Board member.
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.: Group photos, questions for speakers, interviews with volunteers, and Andrea Thompson, Executive Director, Confederation Court Community House.
10:00 a.m.: Volunteer work begins.
Visuals: Volunteers installing kitchen cabinetry, painting basketball court lines, planting flowers and clearing overgrowth. Drone video footage and completion photos will also be available post-event.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer McIntosh
jennifer.mcintosh@och.ca
613-914-9953