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.
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…
JA Ottawa Volunteer Spotlight: Jordan Vecchio
Our fourth 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa alumnus and volunteer, Jordan Vecchio. “In 2018, Jordan was recognized as the JA Achiever of the Year. He was recognized for his leadership, dedication and indominable spirit. …
ONFE Volunteers In Education: Neil Lillico
Our third 2023 volunteer spotlight features Neil Lillico! Read on to learn more about Neil and why he decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program. Pam Kendall, Kindergarten teacher at W.O. Mitchell PS,…
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Sam Turgeon-Brabazon
Our second 2023 volunteer spotlight features JA Ottawa, Horizon Growth Company mentor, Sam Turgeon-Brabazon! Read on to learn more about Sam and why he decided to become a volunteer in our JA Ottawa program. Robyn…
ONFE Volunteers in Education Spotlight: Rollande Dorval
Our first 2023 volunteer spotlight features Rollande Dorval. Read on to learn more about Rollande and why she decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program, including what Nicola Powadiuk, Vice Principal at Featherston…
JA Volunteer Spotlight: Shan Gu and Foci Solutions
Foci solutions provided Ottawa Network for Education with a user-friendly, custom-made solution for our complex volunteer tracking problem and it has increased our efficiency and ability to serve students and teachers in Ottawa. Throughout the…
What is a classroom garden?
Ottawa Network for Education’s (ONFE) Classroom Gardens program is a unique and innovative initiative that has been making waves in the local education community. With a focus on promoting sustainable food systems and fostering healthy…
