The Centre offers a wide range of FREE programs
for Lowertown residents
Register for our programs HERE
The Centre offers a wide range of FREE programs for Lowertown residents
Register for our programs HERE
What’s New
Annual LCRC Fundraising Campaign
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We’re hiring – join our team!
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Episode 4 – Food Security
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The Impact
What Lowertown residents are saying…
of clients feel closer to their community
of clients found the help they needed
of clients felt respected at the LCRC
Programs & Services
All our services are free and bilingual
Our Social Support Program provides information, referrals, emergency support and services, as well as crisis and short term counselling for individuals and families.
We offer various emergency food help – through collective kitchens and food distribution – and our partner Action Housing has a worker to help residents with housing needs.
Our Community Development program supports community based groups and organizations, engagement in social action, and the identification of community needs and future project development.
Facilitates the integration of people from various ethnic backgrounds who are new to Canada through services and activities such as counselling, wellness checks, and drop-in groups.
Lowertown Community Resource Centre
40 Cobourg Street, Ottawa ONTARIO K1N 8Z6
Telephone: (613) 789-3930
Fax: (613) 789-3443
E-Mail: reception@crcbv.ca
Centre Hours
September to May
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
June to August
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM