Russell Heights Community House
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2350 | Last Full Update: 15 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Laurent Blvd and Smyth Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible - Call ahead for assistance |
| Parking | Visitors must register for (free 3-hour) visitor parking * street parking on Russell Rd |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Non-profit community organization providing social, recreational & educational programs and services Core programs: Preschool * Playgroup with Community Nurse * After School Programs * Summer Day Camps * Basketball & Open Gym * Youth Outreach & Drop-In Programs * Youth Academic & Employment Support * Ice Rink available in winter months * Food Security Programs * Computer Access * Monthly Women's Nights * Community Garden * Community Events * School Supplies Program * Referrals |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Thu 9:30 am-5 pm * Programs: Mon, Tue, Thu 9 am-8 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm * Sat-Sun afternoons, Sep-Jun Food Bank: first, second and fourth Wed of the month(except Aug and Dec), 4:30 pm-6 pm * senior citizens and people with disabilities may attend from 1 pm-2 pm Produce Program: third Wed of the month, 4:30 pm-6 pm Emergency food service available by appointment |
| Meetings | Board meetings are held once a month |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - Russell Heights Community |
| Boundaries | 1761-1803 Russell Road |
| Eligibility | Residents of the Russell Heights community and surrounding area |
| Application | Call ahead to register for programs or for more information To locate the food bank serving a region, use the Ottawa Food Bank locator by clicking here. * NOTE: be aware the postal code may direct callers living close to a boundary to the wrong food bank. Always inform the callers of this possibility. The clients should provide their address to ensure they are oriented towards the right resource. If you are unsure of a referral, call the Food Bank. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Basketball ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; English as a Second Language ; Food Banks ; Homework Help Programs ; Ice Skating ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Preschools ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Health Nursing ; Public Internet Access Sites ; School Supplies |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-736-9855 |
| Fax | 613-736-9859 |
| housecoordinator@russellheights.ca | |
| Website | www.russellheights.ca |
| Primary Executive | Sara Dwyer, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1990 |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Provincial ; Federal ; Grants - Community Foundation of Ottawa ; Fundraising - local churches ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website, Internet Access, Fax Machine, Photocopier |
| Accreditation | No |