With the amazing volunteers and partners that help us each day, we’ve got a lot of stories to tell!
We publish new Ottawa education-related stories each month. Follow along to learn about the great things happening in your community.
Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Kat Fouzie
In honour of National Volunteer Week, meet Kat Fouzie, an inspiring force behind the Volunteers in Education (VIE) After School Virtual Tutoring program in Ottawa. Kat not only enriches the academic lives of her students…
JA Ottawa Volunteer: Amy Huynh
Originally hailing from the vibrant streets of Saigon, Vietnam, Am Huynh’s journey to JA Ottawa is a story of passion, growth, and a deep-seated desire to give back. With a background rich in diversity, from…
JA Ottawa Volunteer Spotlight: Justin Minnes
In the vibrant tapestry of Ottawa’s community, few stories are as compelling and multifaceted as that of a local entrepreneur and volunteer whose journey spans the realms of small business ownership, finance, and now, the…
Volunteers In Education Spotlight: Pinki Shah
As we continue to celebrate National Volunteers Week, it’s a privilege to highlight the inspiring work of Pinki Shah, whose dedication to giving back has profoundly impacted the Ottawa community. Pinki has immersed herself in…
JA Ottawa Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Barry
National Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on the individuals whose selfless dedication and hard work often remain unsung. Among these remarkable contributors is Diane Barry, who volunteers with JA Ottawa. Diane’s tireless efforts not only…
Volunteer in Education Spotlight: Peter Brodribb
In celebration of National Volunteers Week, we are delighted to spotlight Peter Brodribb, an extraordinary volunteer with Volunteers In Education. Peter exemplifies the spirit of commitment and generosity that drives our community forward by volunteering…
A Decade of Nutrition: Metcalfe Public School’s Breakfast Program Coordinator
In the heart of Metcalfe Public School lies a School Breakfast Program that provides a warm, nourishing meal each school day, setting the tone for students to learn and thrive. The dedicated individual at its…
BLG Reads to Kids: 20 Years of Community Impact with OttawaReads
For over 20 years, the BLG Reads to Kids program has partnered with OttawaReads to teach early literacy to students in kindergarten to grade four at Queen Elizabeth Public School. Through the voices of dedicated…
JA Company Ducks & Daisies: Crocheting Success and Giving Back
Over a four-month period, the JA Company program teaches high school students how to organize and operate a real business. Volunteers from the local business community work with students to launch and run a small…
School Breakfast Program Volunteer Spotlight: Matt Boucher, St. Daniel School
It was a warm, sunny spring day in Ottawa when St. Daniel School opened their doors to a couple of ONFE staff members visiting its School Breakfast Program. When we arrive, Matt Boucher, an EA…
JA Ottawa Student, Williams Thottungal, recipient of the 2023 Seymour Schulich Entrepreneurship Scholarship
All of us at ONFE want to congratulate Williams Thottungal on being the 2023 recipient of the JA Canada Seymour Schulich Entrepreneurship Scholarship. Williams is the first JA Ottawa, JA Company student to receive this…
2023 Classroom Garden Photo Contest
This spring, we asked all of our schools to submit their best Classroom Garden photos for a chance to win one of three $100 shopping sprees for gardening materials. We received over 90 fantastic submissions…
ONFE Volunteers in Education: Rocky Cheung
Our final 2023 volunteer spotlight features Rocky Cheung. Read on to learn more about Rocky and why he decided to become a volunteer with ONFE. When asked about Rocky, Pat Lacasse, Head of Health &…
JA Ottawa Volunteer Spotlight: Rob Meredith
Our sixth 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa volunteer, Rob Meredith. Read on to learn more about Rob and why he chooses to volunteer. “Rob Meredith, of RBC, is in his 10th year as a…
ONFE Volunteers In Education Spotlight: Wendy Kramer
Our fifth volunteer spotlight in honour of National Volunteer Week features Wendy Kramer. Read on to learn about Wendy and why she decided to become a part of the ONFE community as a volunteer. But…
