The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre

The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, also known as Le Centre de ressources communautaires Rideau-Rockcliffe, is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in Ottawa's Ward 13. Incorporated in 1988, the organization has been providing essential social services and support to vulnerable individuals and families in the area.

Mission and Services

The Centre's mission is to empower residents, foster community resilience, and promote inclusion for all. It offers a range of services, including:

• Food and Clothing Banks: Providing access to basic necessities for those in need.
• Community Meals: Offering meals to bring community members together and address food insecurity.
• Crisis Intervention: Supporting individuals during times of crisis.
• Programs for Youth, Seniors, and Children: Tailored programs aimed at different age groups within the community.

The Centre is particularly focused on tackling food insecurity and promoting access to nutritious food, recognizing these as fundamental human rights. It strives to enhance the social infrastructure within Ottawa's Ward 13, one of the poorest regions in Canada.

History and Operations

Although initially operational since 1982, the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre was formally incorporated in 1988. It provides bilingual services to diverse urban neighborhoods in North-East Ottawa. The organization is committed to empowering individuals and communities, with special attention to those facing barriers due to income, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, or other factors.

Legal Status

The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre is registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, holding the business number 897960498RR0001. This status allows it to issue tax receipts for donations, making it a viable recipient for charitable contributions aimed at supporting its mission.