There are about 4000 children with special needs in the Ottawa region. Identifying adequate recreation and outdoor activities for these kids as a need within the community, a number of local Ottawa Rotary clubs came together and decided to fund a project to build an accessible park to mark the 100th anniversary of Rotary in 2005.There are about 4000 children with special needs in the Ottawa region. Identifying adequate recreation and outdoor activities for these kids as a need within the community, a number of local Ottawa Rotary clubs came together and decided to fund a project to build an accessible park to mark the 100th anniversary of Rotary in 2005.
The Ottawa Rotary Home opened its doors in 1982. With the purpose of improving the quality of life of caregivers and individuals with disabilities through an approach responsive to individual needs, the ORH admits children, youth, or adults with physical disabilities or complex medical needs.
Respite means something different to every family, so the Rotary Home offers a variety of respite programs tailored for different groups.
When caring for individuals; parents and families are our guides.
Many years ago, the members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa South realized that with the development of several hospitals in the Ottawa area, out-of-town patients needing treatment could feel isolated and lonely. They knew, too, that having loved ones close-by was proven to quicken the healing process. Unfortunately, there was nowhere affordable nearby for family and friends to stay while visiting patients at the hospital.To solve this problem, the Rotary Club of Ottawa South decided to build a nearby, low-cost motel.
Over the past year Rotary Clubs in the National Capital Region and surrounding area have donated tens of thousands of dollars to local Food Banks and other organizations fighting food insecurity. Our aim is to help struggling families deal with the effects of the pandemic, job losses and the rising cost of food.
Many clubs support Food Banks on an ongoing basis with additional financial donations and hands-on help with meal preparation.
