Debra Dynes Family House

Debra Dynes Family House Debra Dynes Family House is a multiservice community resource centre in a low-income social housing

The Debra Dynes Family House is committed to improving the quality of life for multi-culturally diverse families, children and youth who are low income and working poor, through a range of services and programs that are community driven and meet their needs.

FoodWise workshops provide participants with practical tools and strategies to reduce food waste, save money, and make t...
06/18/2026

FoodWise workshops provide participants with practical tools and strategies to reduce food waste, save money, and make the most of the food they bring home. Topics include understanding food labels, meal budgeting, food-saving apps, food preservation techniques, and more.

Workshop Details:
• Date: June 22, 2026
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Care Centre Ottawa, 500 Viewmount Drive, Nepean

Registration Link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hidden-treasure-a-foodwise-workshop-on-reducing-food-waste-at-home

We are seeking Board Members to help guide Debra Dynes Family House! Professionals and those with lived experience of po...
06/15/2026

We are seeking Board Members to help guide Debra Dynes Family House! Professionals and those with lived experience of poverty are invited to apply! Send a letter of interest, or your resume, to [email protected] to learn more.

Fridays are for gardening at Debra Dynes! Bring the whole family and connect with nature and your food! All ages and exp...
06/10/2026

Fridays are for gardening at Debra Dynes! Bring the whole family and connect with nature and your food! All ages and experience levels are welcome! No registration required.

Thursday afternoons are for story time! Hosted by Sara from EarlyOn, come stroll through a story with your little ones! ...
06/08/2026

Thursday afternoons are for story time! Hosted by Sara from EarlyOn, come stroll through a story with your little ones! It all happens in Rideauview Park behind the Family House, every Thursday from 2:30-3:30 PM.

DATE CHANGE!The free fruit and vegetable giveaway has been moved due to unforeseen circumstance. The new date of the giv...
06/05/2026

DATE CHANGE!
The free fruit and vegetable giveaway has been moved due to unforeseen circumstance. The new date of the giveaway is now Saturday June 13, 2026.
This event is reserved for residents of the OCH Debra Dynes community. No registration required.

Thank you PwC and OCH Foundation for all your help in installing 28 new steel raised garden beds to create the Debra Dyn...
06/01/2026

Thank you PwC and OCH Foundation for all your help in installing 28 new steel raised garden beds to create the Debra Dynes Urban Farm! All these beds will grow veggies, and herbs for the Debra Dynes Food Bank! Bon Appétit Neighborhood!

Do live in the OCH Debra Dynes community? You can get a free kitchen compost bin at the Family House! Available while su...
05/26/2026

Do live in the OCH Debra Dynes community? You can get a free kitchen compost bin at the Family House! Available while supplies last.

A huge thank you to Ribbon for coming on thier annual Day of Caring! On May 15, fifteen wonderful volunteers came and ga...
05/25/2026

A huge thank you to Ribbon for coming on thier annual Day of Caring! On May 15, fifteen wonderful volunteers came and gave it thier all; making lunches, organizing stock, and planting gardens to benefit everyone in the Debra Dynes community. Ribbon, you folks are amazing!

Register before July 31st for free backpacks & school supplies for kids going back to school in September! Youth who res...
05/25/2026

Register before July 31st for free backpacks & school supplies for kids going back to school in September!

Youth who reside in OCH housing can apply from kindergarden through Grade 12.
Youth who reside elsewhere can apply if they are in kindergarden through Grade 9.

Address

955 Debra Avenue # 85
Ottawa, ON
K2C0J5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+16132243824

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