Oct 22nd, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: New Partnership to Fast-Track Supportive Housing in Ottawa
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OCTOBER 22, 2025 – OTTAWA, ON – A new partnership is transforming how supportive housing is delivered in Ottawa. The BumbleBee Initiative, developed collaboratively by Ottawa Community Housing, Options Housing, Ottawa Salus, and Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation, unites housing and support providers to accelerate the creation of supportive housing through a coordinated and collaborative approach. The initiative is designed to expand as additional partners join.
Join His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa and founding partners to officially launch this transformative collaboration. Attendees will hear from each partner about their role in bringing the BumbleBee initiative to life and have the opportunity for on-site interviews with key leaders.
About the BumbleBee Initiative
The BumbleBee Initiative is a collaborative partnership of housing and supportive housing organizations in Ottawa, designed to accelerate the creation of supportive housing with integrated wrap-around services.
By combining development expertise, supportive housing programs, mental health and substance use supports, and culturally grounded housing approaches, the initiative delivers more homes faster, at greater scale, and with services that help residents thrive.
Event Details
When: Thursday October 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Mosaïq Ottawa – 811 Gladstone Avenue (Entrance located on Gladstone Avenue)
In attendance will be:
- His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa
- Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, Chair of the OCH Board of Directors
- Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Community Housing
- Cliff Youdale, Chief Development Officer, Ottawa Community Housing
- Catharine Vandelinde, Executive Director of Options Housing.
- Mark MacAulay, President and CEO of Ottawa Salus
- Marc Maracle, Executive Director of Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Media Opportunities:
- Remarks from Mayor Sutcliffe and partnership leaders
- One-on-one interviews with key representatives
- Photo and b-roll opportunities of the mayor and partners
Media Contact:
Esther Njuguna
Media Relations Specialist
Ottawa Community Housing
media@och.ca
343-961-4035