OTHER PROGRAMS

Cornerstone

Who Benefits: Cornerstone provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for homeless women in Ottawa.

The Program Since 1983, Cornerstone has been working closely with the municipal, provincial and federal governments, local businesses, community and church groups, donors and volunteers. They offer a wide range of services to assist homeless women to seek healing and new opportunities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa

Learners are: Youths (ages 6 -17) from disadvantaged circumstances who use the mentoring services of Big Sisters Big Brothers Ottawa.

The Program - The Digital Video (DV) Camp will be a hands-on exploration of new technologies for the Big and Little Sisters. During the eight-week camp, they will create desktop movies about their relationship and BSBBO titled "Our Story". A digital film festival will be the camp's finale where the Big and Little Sisters' videos will be showcased for participants, parents, guardians and supporters.

St. Mary’s Home
Community Outreach and Program Centre & Immaculata Satellite High School

Learners are: At risk pregnant teens (ages 13 - 19) who use the support services of St. Mary's Community Outreach and Program Centre.

The Program - The Academic Support Program for the women of St. Mary's focuses on using the Internet, information literacy, Palm Pilot technology and Web design. This program follows the school year and is aligned to provincial curriculum so that the students can earn credit towards graduation through the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board.

Testimonial
"Cathy was great, she helped me graduate from high school. I am grateful for learning about technology because it is used in our every day lives. I can't wait to get my first computer for when I start university."

Sarah, Former Learner