Farewell & Hello: Changes for our Ottawa Volunteers in Education and OttawaReads programs
For 12 years, Lee-Ann Scott has led our OttawaReads and Ottawa Volunteers in Education programs. Last year alone, these programs filled 2,083 volunteer positions in 148 Ottawa schools! “Imagine a day where everyone you meet…
#FutureLeadersOttawa: Reflecting on our November Campaign
In the month of November, we matched donations to JA Ottawa up to $18,000. During this campaign we raised $26,705.53 for this innovative program that ignites our community’s future leaders. We are deeply grateful…
ONFE Board Spotlight: Ian Shabinsky
“I chose to get involved with ONFE because nothing is more important to me than giving back to the children in our community.” We’ve been so lucky to work with Ian Shabinsky as an ONFE…
Young JA Ottawa Environmentalist Making an Impact
By Sarah Boswell, JA Ottawa alumna From a very young age, I knew that the impact we have on our environment speaks louder than words, and I wanted to have one. I needed to find the…
ONFE Board Spotlight: Denise Andre, Vice-Chair of ONFE’s Board of Directors
Denise Andre joined the ONFE Board of Directors in 2015, following her appointment as Director of Education of the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB). Denise’s career in education spans four decades, and has included…
Mercedes-Benz Ottawa Downtown Hot Women’s Open
It was another amazing year at the Mercedes-Benz Ottawa Downtown Hot Women’s Open! On August 12th we had a fantastic time at Greensmere Golf & Country Club with the New Hot 89.9, the wonderful…
ONFE’s School Breakfast Program Launches New Summer Snack Program!
While Ottawa is amongst the cities with the lowest percentage of children living in low-income households in Canada, child poverty is still an unfortunate reality in our city. Nearly 1 in 5 children in Ottawa…
Spark Soirée: Ottawa’s can’t miss event!
ONFE’s Spark Soirée is a fun-filled night featuring an amazing gourmet breakfast-for-dinner inspired menu, music by Montreal cover band The Ultimate Showband, and dancing. Not convinced? Proceeds support ONFE’s School Breakfast Program. Last year’s Spark Soirée…
Give Back to School Turns Ten in Style
Give Back to School gives community groups in Ottawa the opportunity to give back to the community where they work and live. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, we are so pleased to bring you this…
ONFE’s Employer Connections Is Inspiring Female Students to Dream in Technicolor
According to Statistics Canada, the number of female students studying in technology programs at the post-secondary level is not sufficient to fill the need in our market. ONFE’s Employer Connections is working to fill those…
ONFE Board Spotlight: Rob White, Chair of ONFE’s Board of Directors
ONFE would not reach 75% of Ottawa schools without the support of its dedicated board members. To this end, we are so proud to launch a new series to profile our remarkable Board of Directors….
JA Having An Impact!
Written by Russell Fisher, JA Ottawa volunteer for 20 years When I started with the Ottawa Network for Education in 1999, I really did not know what I was getting into. Twenty years, and…
Entrepreneurs Wanted!
Are you creative? Do you want to learn how to start and run a business? Are you looking to spice up your college and university applications or gain experience? JA Ottawa is pleased…
Gerrie Trotman Finds a Lifelong Community in JA
Gerrie Trotman first became involved with the JA program in Montreal, and it’s been part of her life ever since! Around this time last year, Gerrie joined ONFE’s Neighbourhood as a monthly donor to give…
Sheila Jenkins, Founder of OttawaReads, Knows that Every Child Needs a Champion
Sheila Jenkins is a unique contributor to the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE). Back in 2003, she created ONFE’s OttawaReads program, an early literacy program that inspires a love of reading in young students. Since that time, Sheila has continued her journey with the program as a volunteer and a…
Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin
ONFE’s Volunteers in Education (OVIE) program brings volunteers from the community into classrooms, to help educators ensure the academic success and well-being of their students. To kickstart ONFE’s Volunteer Month, we’re featuring the incredible work…
