RCWO Foundation

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Rotary is the world’s first service club organization (1905) and is a global network of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

The Rotary Club of West Ottawa (RCWO) was chartered in 1957 and is currently the largest Rotary club in Ottawa. RCWO is part of Rotary District 7040, which has over 60 clubs in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Northern New York State and Nunavut.

During its sixty plus years, RCWO has raised over $2,500,000 in support of local community projects and global initiatives. In 2015, the Rotary Club of West Ottawa established its own charitable foundation called the Rotary Club of West Ottawa Charitable Foundation (BN 822159323RR0001) to receive bequests and other funds on behalf of the club, invest the funds, and then use the income generated to transform these gifts into support for service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Many thanks to our Donors.!

All investment proceeds are returned to the Club for use in support of its many and varied projects. For example, donations have been made to

Cornerstone Housing for Women which provides a supportive home for vulnerable women in Ottawa
the Rotary Home's "Angel Campaign" which provides respite care for families of children with disabilities
the Odawa Native Friendship Centre which provides support to the city’s indigenous population
Veterans’ House which provides housing to homeless veterans
Matthew House which provides shelter, furnishings and community to refugees and those transitioning to permanent housing
Minwaashin Lodge, an indigenous women’s support centre
The Caldwell Family Centre which plays a critical role in supporting residents of Ottawa who are affected by poverty.

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