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Our volunteers and community members are the heart of our organization! https://www.debradynesfamilyhouse.com/aboutus daily 0.75 2026-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609275891055-U8LFFA51JI00K443W9SA/_DSC7998+copy.jpg About us - Mission statement The Debra Dynes Family House is committed to improving the quality of life for multi-culturally diverse families, children and youth who are low income and working poor, through a range of services and programs that are community driven and meet their needs. The Family House was officially opened in June 1995 and was incorporated March 2002. We are a community driven organization and works under the direction of a volunteer Board made up of residents from the immediate and wider community. Debra Dynes Family House Inc is the working/common name for the organization. The Debra Dynes Family House is a Registered Charitable Organization, effective Aug. 1, 1996 and listed in the CRA Directory as La Maison Familiale Debra Dynes. 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Please contact the Family House for more information on our catchment area and how we can help if you are working or in school. Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. *No food bank service on Tuesday mornings* Delivery is available in some circumstances, please call ahead to see if your eligible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600802146494-6VU57SMYBE1D0CZ9ISTM/Computers%2B2.jpg Adult progams & services - Community computers Community access program that provides computers and internet access, printing, faxing, and photocopying. Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600802220291-QAK82ANQ2WUKI4GDLLIZ/IMG_4075.jpg Adult progams & services - Sewing program Run by community volunteers to provide participants with basic sewing skills, assisting in making and repairing clothes, and making household furnishing items. Every other Monday 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. *September to June* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600802292978-CXH5T6MU2A8I89YJFS3C/IMG_9026.jpg Adult progams & services - Freebies Collected from donations and clothing drives, families are able to receive high-quality and gently used free clothing and small household items. Outside 87 Debra Ave, these items are set out on weekdays depending on donation availability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600802592857-MQSW7F3DB2FBSWFMKSFA/image-asset.jpeg Adult progams & services - Emergency baby cupboard Assistance with items such as diapers, formula, and baby food for infants and toddlers once a month. Links to local organizations and health providers for baby items and health issues. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. *No service on Tuesday* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600804362511-HDBZWE5CR3S51ZE8B413/Baby%2Bbundle%2B2.jpg Adult progams & services - Baby bundles New baby and safety items to support families with their newborn children. All donations are gladly accepted. *Available upon request* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609182344342-9EN9F9SJ7MO64XAO3E7M/Community+Garden Adult progams & services - Community Garden In 2010, we began a community garden in Rideauview Park directly behind Debra Dynes Family House. This initiative began to combat this problem and provide free, fresh produce to residents in the community. Our community garden currently has 36 raised beds and is used communally. If residents need herbs, lettuce, etc. for dinner that night, they are welcome to pick some from a mature plant. Anything that is not harvested by residents, volunteers and staff harvest, bag, and distribute through our food bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609178140242-X9YEELK649ULQTP2FYP6/image-asset.jpeg Adult progams & services - Referrals & personal help Resume help Job search Faxing/photocopying/scanning Snow suit application Toy Mountain application Holiday hampers Referrals and outside agency information Crisis services Advocacy Health promotion Community Events Emergency laundry Tax assistance School supplies assistance https://www.debradynesfamilyhouse.com/childandyouthprograms daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600868498905-YT01GQJWF6YOTXKFOVC5/After%2Bschool%2Bprogram%2B2.jpg Child & youth programs - After School Drop-In Provides a safe and welcoming space for kids to come to after school. Activities, internet access, homework help and a healthy snack are important components of this program. Kids ages 5-11 are invited to join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Youth ages 12-17 are invited on Fridays from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. *September to June* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600868641111-HFFLSR31ANKO7GDBBMWW/IMG_9022.jpg Child & youth programs - Emergency lunch program Nutritional lunches provided each school day for families in need/crisis. *Please contact the Family House to register* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600868799412-NJJPW8ZAR57BOIB168M9/Dance.jpg Child & youth programs - Seasonal activities The Family House works with the City of Ottawa to create opportunities such as I Love to Skate, I Love to Play Soccer, and I Love to Dance. These activities are offered seasonally. *Please contact the Family House for details & registration* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600868867704-W27OIMMUM2M5BXQ66Z5R/IMG_9024.jpg Child & youth programs - Summer camps Children ages 5-7 and 8-12 years old attend a summer day camp for two week periods during July and August. “Transitions” is a unique approach to participating in camp. Children develop and plan their camp together. They learn skills, have fun, and develop confidence, independence, and responsibility. *July to August* *Please contact the Family House to register* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600869220828-GZMEB8YC9LA83DBI7YYT/_DSC7066.jpg Child & youth programs - Summer breakfast & lunch program Providing nutritional support each and every day of camp activities. *July to August* *Please contact the Family House to register* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600869404220-A0LFAID4BF3MA6YA2DNU/_DSC8222.jpg Child & youth programs - First work experience & employment training The Family House partners with several organizations to create skills training and employment experience for low-income youth in the community. *Please contact the Family House for more information* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1600869489393-U3BZ87HU040DNIN7GANS/IMG_6595.jpg Child & youth programs - Ready for school Working with community partners, the Family House provides essential school supplies for children and youth at the beginning of the school year and in the new year for semester students. This program relies on donated items. Please contact us if you are able to help. *Please contact the Family House for more information* https://www.debradynesfamilyhouse.com/howyoucanhelp daily 0.75 2026-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609177787954-AT4S9R4PHKOWFVWJZEHI/Volunteers How you can help - Volunteer Volunteers are the heart of our House! The skills and energy that they bring to a variety of programs are very much appreciated. On any given day volunteers help us facilitate programs, bag and sort food items, help with After 4 and Homework programs and serve on our Board and committees. Our volunteer needs change from time to time. Please email info@debradynes.com if you are interested in volunteering with the Family House. Some volunteer tasks may include: Help with the After School Drop In programs Special events volunteers Freebie Table sorters Food bank helpers Picking up donations Board membership Fundraising https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609177027697-KAWDBTLU46M4H5DQOWE9/A+crate+of+eggs+for+the+food+bank+%281%29.png How you can help https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609178481624-O4YYUWXNU6HCY36FVLHU/image-asset.jpeg How you can help - In-kind donations Donations of food items, hygiene products, seasonal apparel (jackets, mitts, scarves, hats, etc.), gently used toys, clothing, and household items are always appreciated. We connect your donations to the community to get it to those who need it most! Donations can be dropped off during our hours of operation. Items we often need include: baby food and formula, pasta, tuna, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, peanut butter, canned beans (chickpeas, lentils, mixed beans), dried beans, flour, white rice, oats, cereal, and soups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a5f18db643d368f930d1b/1609179581603-VH87ZBYFWE9EOTTZ1EKG/Ribbon+communications.jpg How you can help - Corporate Volunteer Groups We always are excited to partner with new organizations and businesses! Whether that is partnering with you for a food drive at your company, hosting a volunteer group at our food bank, or any other creative idea you may have, we are excited to talk to you! 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