What we do
Unitarian House is Ottawa’s only not-for-profit retirement residence and senior apartments. Our mission is to provide a secure, respectful, and caring environment, where residents will have maximum independence, opportunities for personal fulfillment and companionship.
Since we opened our doors in 1984, we have built a vibrant community that is founded on social responsibility, vision, determination, caring, a sense of humour and a dream. Part of that dream was to provide affordable housing for seniors and to support members of the community facing financial hardship, especially those that are outliving their resources. Without funding from any level of government, our donor funded financial assistance program allows us to see this dream come true and provide peace of mind to the residents that make up our community now and in the future.
Funding priorities
Each year we prioritize fundraising for our Retirement Living Assistance Fund. This fund supports the Unitarian House dream to allow us to offer financial assistance to residents who may be facing financial hardships or who have outlived their resources. The more donations that are made to this fund, the more capacity we have to support both the current and future residents in our community.
Without any government funding, we rely on your donations to our general fund to help with maintaining and upgrading our home to provide the best living experience for our residents. This year we are fundraising for a new van. Our van connects our seniors with the community. It provides access to shopping, events, and outings all over the city. You can donate to our Van Fund to support this project. Every dollar counts.
To learn more about this charity, please visit the latest issue of the Giving Guide:
