Stories

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…

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 &…

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…

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…

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. …

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) is a non-profit organization that aims to support and empower children and youth in the Ottawa community. ONFE achieves its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives, many…

Our final 2022 volunteer spotlight features Mike Wood! Read on to learn more about Mike and why he decided to become a volunteer in our JA Ottawa program. Here’s what ONFE’s Director of JA Ottawa,…

Our fifth 2022 volunteer spotlight features Alison Cumminger! Read on to learn more about Alison and why she decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program. Here’s what a Gloucester High School staff member…

Our fourth 2022 volunteer spotlight features Annie Zhang and Jane Van den Dries, two awesome volunteers in our JA Ottawa program! Read on to learn more about why Annie and Jane are a part of…

Our third 2022 volunteer spotlight features Susan Fuentes! Read on to learn more about Susan and why she decided to volunteer in our Volunteers in Education program. Quote about Susan: “She has worked with my…