Cornerstone Housing for Women

Race to End Homelessness 2026
2026-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Pine View Golf Course, 1471 Blair Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Turn your steps into solutions and join the movement to end homelessness in Ottawa.
Cornerstone Housing for Women is proud to be part of the Race to End Homelessness, a community-driven run/walk organized by the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Pine View Golf Course
1471 Blair Road, Ottawa, ON
You can choose from three race options:
1K Walk – a family-friendly option for all ages
5K Run/Walk – challenge yourself while supporting housing solutions
10K Run – take on a longer distance for a meaningful cause
Join Team Cornerstone
Choose Cornerstone Housing for Women as your charity partner and help support our mission of providing emergency shelter, supportive housing, and community for women and gender-diverse people in Ottawa.
Register for the Race to End Homelessness:
https://www.radraces.com/e/1000082/race-to-end-homelessness
Donate to Cornerstone through the Race to End Homelessness:
https://www.radraces.com/e/1000082/race-to-end-homelessness-2026/donate
Together, we can take steps toward a future where everyone has a place to call home.

Purple Tie Gala 2026
2026-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Delta Hotel Ballroom, Ottawa, 101 Lyon St. N, ON, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5T9, Canada
Cornerstone’s Purple Tie Gala Returns for Its Eighth Year!
We are thrilled to be back at the Delta Hotel Ballroom for this year’s Purple Tie Gala! The evening will feature delicious bites, handcrafted cocktails, live music, exciting auction items, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with friends and supporters in a lively cocktail-style atmosphere.
Details
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Delta Hotel Ballroom, 101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire (Purple encouraged!)
TICKETS: https://auctria.events/purpletiegala/
BUY-A-BRICK
Each brick represents more than a donation.
It helps build the foundation for stable housing, compassionate support, and a path forward for women rebuilding their lives. Buy a brick for $25 to support women as they move from the crisis of homelessness to the stability of housing. The impact can be seen right before your eyes as you add your personalized brick to our house display at the gala, symbolizing the difference your support makes. Buy a Brick today!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
SPONSORSHIP
Interested in Sponsoring? See our 2026 Purple Tie Gala Sponsorship Package Below:
Sponsorship details

Should you have questions or want to discuss other ways of supporting this event or Cornerstone Housing for Women, please do not hesitate to contact:
Chris O’Gorman
Director of Fundraising
613-254-6584 Ext.528 (Office)
613-986-6457 (Cell)
chris.ogorman@cornerstonewomen.ca

Cuisine for a Cause with Joe Thottungal of Coconut Lagoon
2026-11-07 16:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Church, 325 Sandhill Rd, Kanata, Ontario, K2K 1X7, Canada
Join us for Cuisine for a Cause, a special evening featuring award-winning chef Joe Thottungal, founder of Coconut Lagoon and Thali, in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women.
Chef Joe will lead an engaging Masterclass cuisine demonstration, sharing the vibrant flavours, traditions, and culinary secrets of Kerala and South Indian cuisine. The evening will conclude with a luxurious multi-course Kerala-inspired benefit dinner, paired with a traditional beverage.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: St. John’s Church
325 Sandhill Road, Kanata, ON K2K 1X7
Eventbrite : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuisine-for-a-cause-a-culinary-journey-for-cornerstone-housing-for-women-tickets-1985416706816
Tickets : Get yours today
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Chef Joe is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and philanthropist who has made a lasting contribution to Ottawa’s food and charitable communities. He was named 2022 Newsmaker of the Year by the Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade and is a recipient of the Order of Ottawa.
