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Go Big or Go Home: The Rebirth of Cahdco

“You can’t cross a chasm in two hops.” I’ve seen that quote attributed to a few people. It’s posted on the cork board above my desk.

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Simple Green Solutions

CCOC hosted the launch of the City of Ottawa’s new recycling bag initiative at our 464 Metcalfe property on September 2, 2015.

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The Living History of Beaver Barracks

Several decades have passed since Carl Dow impatiently waited to learn how to fly, and Beaver Barracks has been transformed.

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Meet CCOC’s New President: Bill Rooney

While he may be new to the position of President, Bill Rooney is no stranger to the CCOC Board.

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CCOC Loves the Ottawa Tool Library

For years, CCOC folk have been saying “wouldn’t it be great if someone would set up a tool library in Ottawa”.

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Get involved! Run for a seat on CCOC’s Board

I started volunteering with CCOC in summer 2013. I was new to Ottawa and looking for opportunities to get involved in the community.

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Let’s include affordability in our zoning

We like to think we’re a pretty good non-profit developer, and that we’re really making a difference in closing Ottawa’s housing affordability gap.

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We’ve got the answer! The Housing Answer!

Four years ago, Ottawa’s Mayor and City Councillors made a bold, progressive policy move with a new investment of $14 million each year to address homelessness and to fight poverty.

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The numbers say it all

This year, CCOC turned 40. Almost 100 tenants have been with CCOC for over half that time, with a few of them having lived with us almost the whole 40 years.

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Toby and David Brooks Still Dream

Toby and David moved into their CCOC triplex on Flora Street over 33 years ago. Since then they have been active members of their community on many levels.

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