Cornerstone Housing for Women

Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser
2023-12-05 09:00 - 2023-12-07 20:00 (America/New_York) | ON
The Young Professional Advisory Board is hosting its annual Poinsettia Drive to raise essential funds for Cornerstone’s emergency shelter.
Are you looking for a way to cheer up a family member or bring some holiday spirit to your office, why not purchase a beautiful Poinsettia from Richmond Nursery?
This fundraiser is sponsored by Myers Automotive Group Ottawa and Gopher-It Deliveries.
You can pick up your Poinsettia on December 5th to 7th at Myers Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC Corvette located at 1200 Baseline Road or have it delivered for an additional $10.
Please purchase your poinsettia today!

YPAB Holiday Mixer
2023-11-30 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | ON
Cornerstone’s Young Professional Advisory Board (YPAB) presents it’s annual Holiday Mixer!
If you are a young professional looking for a way to get involved in your community and meet like-minded people. join us on November 30th for a fun night out in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Please get your ticket today!

Westboro BIA – Light Up the Village Ceremony – November 25th
2023-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | All Saints Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON, K2A 0E7, Canada
Get ready to witness a magical moment!
To launch our Light Up the Village campaign, we’re hosting an event to turn on the lights at the All Saints Anglican Church located at 347 Richmond Rd on Saturday, November 25th.
This year, we are going green and spreading the holiday spirit in an eco-friendly way by illuminating the tree canopy with energy-efficient LED lights.
Join us for a heartfelt experience as we turn on the lights and spread joy and hope throughout the whole community.

Purple Tie Gala
2023-10-14 17:30 - 23:00 UTC | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
Purple Tie Gala – October 14, 2023

Don’t miss the fall social event of the season: The Purple Tie Gala!
Get your best purple attire on and get ready to join us for a special night of live music, connecting with old and new friends, delicious food, and hopeful celebration at the National Arts Centre on Saturday, October 14th from 5:30pm to 11:00pm. You can be a part of our historic work to end women’s homelessness in our city.
To operate our shelter, we must raise $1 million every year. Help us give women a warm bed, nutritious meals, and access to supportive services. You make this possible. We need your help to keep these life-saving services operational.
To learn more and to get your tickets today, please click here.

YPAB Hosts: Golf fore Good Fundraiser
2023-07-29 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Meadows Golf & Country Club, 4335 Hawthorne Rd, Gloucester, Ontario, K1G 3N4, Canada
The Cornerstone Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) is pleased to invite you its First Annual Golf fore Good Tournament.
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Tee off Time: 11:00
Location: Meadow Golf, 4335 Hawthorne Rd, Gloucester, ON K1G 3N4
Ticket price: $130 ($25 tax receipt included); a meal is also included in ticket price.
We play rain or shine.
Would your company like to sponsor a whole for event? Please click here to see the sponsorship package.
For more details please contact Mario Balerna by emailing cornerstoneyoungprofessionals@gmail.com and Attention Mario, thank you.
All proceeds of the event are in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Get your tickets today!

Meals for Mom
2023-05-12 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Cornerstone’s Chef, Chris Deraiche, previous owner-chef of Wellington Gastropub makes delicious meals for Mother’s Day!
Are you looking for a special gift for mom?
When you purchase a dinner for two, for you and your mom – not only are you making memories with your mom (or mother figure in your life), but you’re giving a mom at Cornerstone hope, healing, and a place to call home.
Chef Chris and the Cornerstone kitchen team is making a delicious dinner for two. Click here to see the full Mother’s Day Menu. Heating instructions come with your meals. If you order more than 4 meals for the mother figures in your list, we’ll deliver!
Pick-Up Date: May 12, 2023
Pick-Up Time: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Location: 314 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 7K2
Price of two meals for you and mom: $75 ($50 tax receipt included)
All proceeds of the event are in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Purchase your Meals for Mom here!

Rainbow Sunday Jam in Support of Cornerstone
2023-04-02 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5M6, Canada
The Famous Rainbow Sunday Jam, will be returning for one day only, April 2nd 2023 from 3pm to 8pm.

Please come out and enjoy some great local talent or sign up to play.

The Sunday Jam will host a silent auction for Cornerstone Housing for Women along with a raffle and door prize. All donations are from local artisans and businesses.

Comedy Night
2023-03-30 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Absolute Comedy, 412 Preston St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 4M9, Canada
The Cornerstone Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB)is pleased to invite you to a Comedy Night at the Absolute Comedy Club.
Join us for a night of laughter and a good time among friends and colleagues!
All proceeds of the event are in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Get your tickets today!

Live Love Dance: Zumba Master Class with Loretta Bates
2023-03-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, K2B 5Z6
Live Love Dance Ottawa is hosting a Zumba Master Class with Loretta Bates in support of Cornerstone for International Women’s Day!
Join us Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00pm at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center (102 Greenview Ave.) for this exciting event.
VIP (includes meet & greet) – $85.00
General – $45.00 or $135 for 4 (Buy 3, Get 1 Free)
Please click here to purchase tickets.

Spring into Vintage @ Westboro Legion
2023-03-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 0E7, Canada
Spring is just around the corner!

Join us in Westboro for the Spring into Vintage pop-up event to celebrate!

With plenty of sustainable fashion and home goods from locals, you are sure to find some treasures from our awesome local vendors specially curated collections!

You will find:
Vintage Fashion & Streetwear
Home Decor
Jewelry & Accessories
Antiques & Collectibles
Oddities
Unique Handcrafted Items
& MORE!

Lets spread the love and remember to bring twoonies and 5’ers because we will be collecting entry donations at the door for Cornerstone Housing for Women

The Goggins Challenge
2023-03-03 20:00 - 2023-03-05 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ottawa
The Goggins Challenge is a running event from Friday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 5th. The organizers will be running 4 miles, every 4 hours, for 48 hours, beginning on Friday at 8pm, and ending on Sunday at 4pm. The organizers will be running in Ottawa, but runners are welcome to run wherever they are located.
This year, their goal is to raise $10,000 to support of Cornerstone Housing for Women.
INTERESTED IN RUNNING? Sign up here! https://forms.gle/wiymHcmfhsUbE1e87
You can sign up to run the entire event yourself, in a team to split up the runs, or to just run one or more of the 4-mile legs. Runners can donate, in lieu of a race fee. To donate, please visit: www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/2023-annual-ottawa-goggins-charity-challenge/
In addition to donations and running, you can join the Goggins Challenge for the final leg at Dominion City Brewing Company, at 3:45 on Sunday March 5th. The final 4 mile Goggins’ leg will start at 4pm (sharp) from the brewery. This will be followed by a celebration at the brewery, where $2 of every pint will be donated directly to Cornerstone!
For more information you can email the organizers to ottawagoggins@gmail.com and/or follow them on Instagram @ottawagoggins613

CNOY Ottawa Westboro 2023
2023-02-25 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Ottawa’s Westboro Village, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Anyone can be without a home at any time.
1000 women become homeless each year in Ottawa, and with the rise of rent and food costs it is harder to avoid.
YOU, can make a difference in someone’s life who doesn’t have a home by joining us on February 25th for our Coldest Night of the Year 2023 WALK.
It’s super easy, you can sign up your own team, join a team or walk independently to help raise funds for vulnerable women and gender-diverse people in Ottawa.
We hope to see you there!

Workshop: How To Leave a Gift In Your Will
2023-02-07 10:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Do you wish to give an impactful gift to a charity, community or the society? Our Legacy Workshop will help you get a better understanding on:

What a legacy gift is
How to leave a legacy gift
The benefits of leaving a legacy gift
How to leave a lasting legacy
Powers of attorney
Leaving stock donations
Using an Insurance Broker as a vehicle for bequests

Join us on February 7th to learn the basics of leaving a charitable gift in your will. We will be joined by:
– The Christ Church Bells Corners (CCBC), The Venerable Kathryn Otley Archdeacon Carleton DeaneryRector, Christ Church Bells Corners
-Dennis Molnar, JD, practices Family Law, Estates Law, and Civil Litigation
-Alan MacDonald, CFA, Investment Advisor and Chartered Financial Analyst for more than 25 years
-Warren Trickey, CPA, retired tax partner with McCay Duff LLP
-Nicholas Alldridge, CFP, Certified Financial Planner
Please register today

Stories, Songs and Santa Causes with Tom Jackson
2022-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave., Ottawa, ON, K2A 3Z9, Canada
Harmony Concerts presents Tom Jackson in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women!
Join us on December 11th at 7:00PM at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 4A1, Canada.
Tom Jackson kicks off the holiday season with grace, style and quirky festivity that many have enjoyed for years. Tom has travelled coast to coast to coast with The Huron Carole for many years, raising funds and awareness for local food banks and family service agencies, and this year, Harmony Concerts audiences will get to enjoy some of his in-person charm.
Please click here to purchase your ticket for the show and support Cornerstone this holiday season!

Light Up the Village
2022-12-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 255 Richmond Road, 255 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 6X1, Canada
Every year the team at Cornerstone Housing for Women invites the community to help them provide a cozy holiday season for all their residents. You can drop off pyjamas, boxes of chocolates, holiday cards, and small denomination ($10) gift cards to the volunteers at 255 Richmond Road. Please visit their website to learn more about Light Up the Village in the Westboro Village BIA and you won’t want to miss Mrs. Claus. Thank you!

ARIDO-EOC Fire & Ice Holiday Party Extravaganza
2022-11-24 18:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | ON
The Association of Registered Interior Designers – Eastern Ontario Chapter (ARIDO-EOC) is hosting its Holiday Party Extravaganza on Thursday, November 24th at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne. This will be an exciting evening of networking and celebration for people from all facets of the industry: designers, contractors, architects, students, landlords, brokers, suppliers, and more! The theme for this year’s event is ‘’Fire & Ice’!
All proceeds from the Silent Auction will be coming to Cornerstone.
Member price: $30.00
Non-member price: $70.00
To purchase tickets, please use this link to either sign into ARIDO or create a new account to sign in. Then click on ”Events” at the top and select the 2022 EOC Holiday Party: https://members.arido.ca/index.aspx

The Shoebox Project Holiday Drive Kick-Off
2022-11-12 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wesley Clover Parks 401 Corkstown Road Ottawa, ON K2H 8T1
Help kick-off our 2022 Holiday Shoebox Drive with a family friendly day of fun!

FREE digital pictures for anyone with Santa!!! (12:00p.m.-3:00p.m.)
Face painting
Crafts for kids
Pictures at our holiday photo booth
Learn how to make a gift-filled shoebox
Write a message to be included in one of our gift-filled shoeboxes
See what is available at our Online Silent Auction
Learn how you can support The Shoebox Project
Meet staff from some of the local shelters and agencies we support

Who are we?
At The Shoebox Project we have a mission to share empathy, kindness and compassion with local women impacted by homelessness through the collection and distribution of gift-filled Shoeboxes and messages of support. Our vision is a world where all women are seen, valued, and treated with dignity and compassion.
What do we do?
Shoebox gifts are collected by our volunteers across the country during the holiday season as well as for special occasions and events. We ask donors to fill a standard-sized, decorated Shoebox with approximately $50 worth of gifts and essentials that any woman might enjoy, and include a warm greeting or message of support. Our volunteers distribute these gifts to local women’s shelters and community agencies serving women impacted by homelessness in your community.
For women who have been displaced from their homes and estranged from their families, special occasions can be particularly challenging. Often, women report feeling disconnected from society, invisible and alone. A Shoebox gift is a powerful reminder for a woman that she has not been forgotten and that she remains a valued and respected member of her community.
Product and gift-filled shoebox donations will be accepted on-site.
Please click here to learn more.
Please click here for more information on what to bring.

Park Lane Jewelry Fundraiser
2022-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Get a head start on your holiday shopping list and support Cornerstone at the same time! It’s a win-win! Park Lane Jewelry is hosting a fundraiser with 50% of all sales being donated back to Cornerstone.
This fundraiser is on now until November 13th , get your gift for a loved one and support vulnerable women in our shelter.
Please click here to shop.

Take a Break in support of Cornerstone
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Ottawa’s Piano Man, Dave Kalil hosts virtual concert to raise funds for Cornerstone’s Booth Residents impacted by fire, mold, and water damage.
Dave will play on his Facebook page live this Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30PM EST and help raise crucial funds for Cornerstone.

Cornerstone is trying to raise $50,000 for residents at Booth Street to get their home back.

A pledge of $2.00 per viewer will donate between $100-200 depending on how many people watch the show.

This summer residents were unexpectedly uprooted due to a fire in one of the rooms that led to extensive water and mold damage throughout their building.
For some residents, this was their first home ever and for others, this is their new home, a place to heal and recover from homelessness. Unfortunately, the facility where residents stayed during this time does not have cooking or laundry facilities onsite, everything had to be done by a third party, plus many items need to be replaced for the women, including mattresses. This resulted in an increase in unexpected expenses.

We could use your help during our time of need! We have an incredible community and we couldn’t provide housing and shelter to 200 women every day without you.

To tune in, listen to some great tunes and support an important cause in your city, please check out our event page: https://fb.me/e/21G7LZEpv

Diocesan Synod 2022
2022-10-20 08:00 - 2022-10-22 12:00 (America/New_York) | Saint Elias Banquet Centre – Wedding Venue Ottawa 750 Ridgewood Avenue Ottawa, ON K1V 6N1
Often referred to as the Annual General Meeting, Synod is the governing body of the Diocese; made up of all the licensed clergy, lay representatives of all the parishes, ex officio members, and the bishop.
All members of the community are welcome to join the opening Eucharist Thursday, October 20 at 7pm at Christ Church Cathedral, where the Bishop will be delivering his Address.
The business session of Synod will take place Friday and Saturday at the St. Elias Conference & Banquet Centre.
Thursday, October 20 Christ Church Cathedral – 414 Sparks Street, Ottawa 7:00 pm: Opening Eucharist
Friday, October 21 St. Elias Conference & Banquet Centre – 750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa 7:15 am: Registration opens 9:00 am: Synod in session
Saturday, October 22 St. Elias Conference & Banquet Centre – 750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa 9:00 am: Synod in session
Please click here to learn more and register.

Elgin Street Market
2022-09-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ON
The Elgin Street Market is back for another season! Every Sunday until Thanksgiving come down to Boushey Square, 211-A Waverley St. (at Elgin) and check out all the local vendors this market has to offer.
The Elgin Street Market is also hosting a different charity each week – Cornerstone will be at the market on September 18th, we hope to see you there!
For more information please visit their website.

Mega Charity Fundraiser
2022-08-27 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Walter Baker Park, 100 Charlie Rogers Pl, Ottawa, ON
Helping Hands: Driven by Youth and the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council of Ottawa are hosting a Mega Charity Fundraiser with 100% of proceeds coming to Cornerstone! Activities will include dancing, stage shows, music, food stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting, and henna. We hope to see you there!
Please join us Saturday, August 27th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Walter Baker Park (100 Charlie Rogers Pl.) in Kanata
Event is free to attend.
Please click here to learn how to become a sponsor for this event.
For more information please contact Poonam Goel at poonam.goel@rogers.com or by calling (613) 864-0051.

Alta Vista Farmer's Market
2022-06-25 - 2022-10-08 | St. Thomas Church, 2345 Alta Vista Drive
The Alta Vista Community Association, in collaboration with Ottawa Street Markets and St. Thomas Anglican Church is thrilled to announce that an onsite Farmers’ Market will held Saturday’s from June 25th to October 8th. The new Alta Vista Farmer’s Market will be located on the front lawn of the St Thomas Church. In addition to food, the market will feature live music, local vendors and special programming.
A local farmers’ market will provide opportunities to support local food production and distribution. It will also support active transportation and satisfy some of the key elements of a 15-minute neighbourhood.
Click here to learn more about the market!

Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
2022-06-23 08:00 - 2022-06-26 17:00 UTC | ON
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is free multi-day summer festival on the Rideau River—the largest event of its kind in North America—features racing, concerts, family fun, local food vendors and more.
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Pledge Challenge raises funds for local charities providing essential programs and services in Ottawa and this year Cornerstone is one of the recipient charities!
Learn more about the ODBF here.
Learn for about the ODBF Pledge Challenge here.

Young Professional Advisory Board Summer Mixer
2022-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | ON
The Cornerstone Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) is pleased to announce our summer mixer. We are coming together after two years of difficult and challenging years to support and raise funds for Cornerstone Housing for Women. This is a chance to catch up with old friends, colleagues, family, and other young professionals in the community and learn about Cornerstone Housing for women and the YPAB. Show your support by getting your tickets today until June 20th, 2022. We look forward to having you there and celebrating the amazing work of Cornerstone Housing for Women and YPAB.
Date: Wednesday June 22nd, 2022
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: 3 Brewers Sparks (240 Sparks St. Local C215)
Ticket Price: $35 (Ticket includes appetizers and one free drink).
Click here to purchase your tickets.

International Women's Golf Day - Ladies Golf Tournament
2022-06-07 | Emerald Links Gold & Country Club
International Women’s Golf Day at Emerald Links Golf & Country Club, come out for a 9-hole shotgun tournament at 8am on June 7th. Join us after the tournament for coffee/tea and snacks. We will have prizes, raffles, and a 50/50 draw. All proceeds from the raffles and 50/50 draw will be donated to Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Click here to sign up on their website.
For more information call (613) 822-4653 or email proshop@emeraldinks.com

Tamarack Race Weekend #CharityChallenge
2022-05-28 - 2022-05-29 | ON
The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada’s largest running and walking festival with six races, including the Ottawa Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K and Kids Marathon.
This year Cornerstone is once again an official charity partner for the Desjardins Charity Challenge, giving you the opportunity to give back while participating in a fun, accessible, and fulfilling event with access to online fundraising tools and support!
Learn more and sign up to run for Cornerstone here.

GiveShop Spring Cleaning Campaign
2022-05-01 - 2022-06-21 | ON
GiveShop Spring Cleaning Campaign: May 1st – June 21st
Spring cleaning time is here and you’re invited to participate in GiveShop’s Spring Cleaning Campaign – a virtual campaign that will be hosted on the GiveShop Marketplace from May 1st through to June 15th to raise funds in support of our organization!
For those of you who may not know, GiveShop is a free, simple, and contactless online marketplace, available to individual donors, community groups, and corporations. GiveShop Users and Corporate Sponsors can support Cornerstone through the sale and/or purchase of new and gently- used goods, with all sale proceeds benefitting our organization in the form of fundraising dollars.
To kick-off the Spring Giving Season, we would like to encourage you to visit our Marketplace Page and shop and/or post items for sale during the weeks of May 1st through to June 15th, 2022.
Don’t have a GiveShop Account? Creating an account on GiveShop is FREE and EASY!
Click here to visit Cornerstone’s GiveShop Marketplace page.

YPAB Flowers to Empower Fundraiser
2022-04-08 08:00 - 2022-05-07 17:00 UTC | ON
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Are you looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Why not purchase a beautiful hanging basket for mom and also support a woman in need at Cornerstone’s shelter?
We are beyond excited to share that the YPAB’s Flowers to Empower Fundraiser for Cornerstone is back again this year!
In partnership with Richmond Nursery, we will be offering 13′ flower baskets with at-home delivery in Ottawa! The fundraiser is a direct support for Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Available for $40 each or 3 for $100. Delivery is scheduled for May 7th.
Click here to learn more and purchase your basket today!

Lemon Fusion Craft Market
2022-03-12 10:30 - 15:00 UTC | Glebe Community Center, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada
The market is free admission with over 30 local artisans and makers and a free workshop for everyone who comes through the door.
Cornerstone will be at their traditional Lemon Aid charity table, we would love to see you there!
Current COVID precautions will be in place – masks will be mandatory throughout the event.
Learn more and register for the event here.
This event is organized by the Square Lemon Artistic Organization whose mission is to create a permanent space for artistic vendors to sell their wares and to provide a community space for artistic endeavours and learning.
