Caroline Phillips

Caroline Phillips is the journalist, writer and social correspondent behind OBJsocial.

The Royal’s breakfast promotes courage, hope and quest for better mental health research, patient care

While listening to personal stories of loss, healing and recovery, the room full of 750 community leaders at The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast

French embassy welcomes Ottawa Salus back for soirée in support of mental health, supportive housing

French Ambassador Michel Miraillet opened his doors fully and completely to Ottawa Salus last night and, in doing so, opened up opportunities for the non-profit

Team Rubicon Canada board members Paul McCarthy and Kristina Davis at the Salute to Service reception hosted by the non-profit organization at 50 Sussex on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Crossing the Rubicon: How Team Rubicon Canada, led by military veterans, aids victims of natural disaster

The weather was finally on Team Rubicon Canada’s side last night as the humanitarian organization hosted a large event in Ottawa to raise awareness and

From left, Gowling WLG partner Domenic Crolla with ABLE2 executive director Heather Lacey and its board chair, Nick Korhonen, at the Reach Beyond: Impacting the Future event held Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Bayview Yards. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Reach Canada recognized for 42 years of helping those with disabilities as free legal service joins ABLE2

Ottawa lawyers raised a glass last night to celebrate Reach Canada and ABLE2, two long-time local organizations coming together to build a more inclusive society

uOttawa unveils new facility for nursing students and other health-care providers

Ottawa

It was state-of-the-art meets cultural traditions during this morning’s unveiling of the uOttawa Faculty of Health Sciences’ modern new home — a place for research,

Jeff York talks about his investment in Altea, including adding the Fraser brothers as chefs

Ottawa

“We’re committed to this community for the long term,” Altea Active board member and shareholder Jeff York said during an interview at Fraser restaurant.

Parliamentary Centre honours Joe Clark for inclusive, values-based democracy

The evening honoured Joe Clark with the 2023 Because Democracy Matters award as a steward of inclusive and values-based democracy that defends human rights and

Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament hosted by CLV Group, InterRent raises more than $1.6M

The Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament, presented by CLV Group and InterRent REIT, has topped itself again. Organizers made the big reveal Thursday night, showing

From left, Peter Nicholson, founder and president of Foundation WCPD, with AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards co-chairs Jennifer (Gray) Cameron and Jacqueline Belsito, and Jeff Todd, board chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ottawa, at a reception to celebrate the upcoming awards dinner. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Ottawa Philanthropy Award winners announced at private party hosted by Foundation WCPD’s Peter Nicholson

Fall-anthropy was in the air at the reception Foundation WCPD president and founder Peter Nicholson hosted at his Rockcliffe Park home last night to celebrate

The 1st Annual Altis Bocce Battle was held at Mooney's Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in support of Christie Lake Kids. Photo by Caroline Phillips

First Annual Altis Bocce Battle nets more than $45K for Christie Lake Kids

“What I love about bocce is that it’s very inclusive,” said Ottawa business leader Kathryn Tremblay, host of the inaugural charity bocce tournament held yesterday