Community Supports and Initiatives

  • ABC Wellness Resource Centre

    The African, Caribbean, Black Wellness Resource Centre is built on the foundation of empowering Black individuals and families in Ottawa/Gatineau areas.

    Services include:

    • Community Food Cupboard

    • Walk in COVID vaccine clinics

    • Additional services include mental heath resources, yoga classes, seniors recreation, after school care and more.

    Reach Out

  • Kind Space and ROSE Fund

    Kind Space is committed to providing Ottawa – located on unceded Algonquin territory, accessible resources, events, social, and educational programming to celebrate and support people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

    They are tasked with distributing funds raised by ROSE. “This fundraiser aims to raise [money] to help marginalized people (2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Disabled, etc) recuperate and recover from this protest.

    Apply Here

  • Worker Relief Fund

    A number of mutual aid funds and initiates have taken off, including wage replacement funds, community care funds, and grants for those affected by the convoy.

    Support

  • Horizon Ottawa Email Zap

    Send an email in just on click to demand elected representatives take action on key demands now. These include no increase to police budgets, immediate implementation of the Ottawa Coalition’s People’s Budget, hold the province accountable for its policies (demand equitable and livable wages, paid sick days, rent freezes, easy access to rapid tests and more), and demand emergency funding for those affected by the Convoy occupation.

    Take Action

  • Volunteer Urban Foot Patrol

    Many residents in the urban core that are feeling unsafe walking in their neighbourhoods, riding transit, or trying to get groceries. If you’re willing to walk or ride transit with someone or otherwise help, sign up and a group of volunteers will facilitate as best they can those connections.

    Volunteer

  • Mutual Aid Funds

    A number of mutual aid funds and initiates have taken off, including wage replacement funds, community care funds, and grants for those affected by the convoy. Whether you’re donated or seeking support, reach out below.

    Support Mutual Aid

  • MWAC Trucker Convoy Reporting Tool

    Many people have experienced racism and harassment by the participants of the trucker convoy. For a number of reasons, many people cannot report their experience to the police. This tool is created by Migrant Workers Alliance for Change - a migrant led body - to call for political action.

    Report

  • Rainbow Ottawa Student Experience Survey

    ROSE is gathering negative experiences that 2SLGBTQIA+ people have had with the 'Freedom Convoy' protest in Ottawa to better inform and situate our advocacy now and in the upcoming municipal and provincial elections.

    Report

  • Centretown Helpers Discord

    Join community members for mutual aid and community organizing on Discord.

    Join

  • Ottawa Community Cooks

    A group of volunteers on the Centretown Discord organizing nutritious hot meals and care packages for folks impacted by the Convoy

    Cook