Jun 18th, 2024

Media Advisory: Over 1,000 Ottawa Community Housing Tenants to Benefit from Volunteer Partnership with Home Depot

June 19, 2024 – Ottawa, ON – Approximately 70 Home Depot Volunteers will come to Strathcona Heights to make a difference.

For their third project in an OCH community since 2012, “Team Depot” volunteers will build new benches, picnic tables, a pergola, a deck, and flower boxes.

The Home Depot volunteer program aims to build strong and sustainable communities. The work in Strathcona Heights will benefit the 300 children and youth who live there — as well as all 1163 residents.

Join us in welcoming the volunteers and chatting with partners and residents.

Date: June 19, 2024

Location: 731 Chapel

Agenda:

9:05 to 9:30 a.m.: Welcome speeches by Stéphane Giguère, Tim Landry, Home Depot Commercial Account Manager and local representatives.

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Volunteer work is ongoing

*Note the best time for media to attend for photos and interviews is between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Jennifer McIntosh
Communications and Marketing Specialist
613-914-9953
jennifer.mcintosh@och.ca