Hope, housing, and support for people living with HIV in Ottawa.
Flower Power Meets HomophobiaPaul Harfleet reminds us of the reality of homophobia, one pansy at a time. (CBC) U=U – A Personal Story From UgandaWilliam Matovu, an activist from Uganda, describes the … Read more
HEALTH CARE Ontario may change how public health units—such as Ottawa Pubic Health—are structured. (CBC) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/eastern-ontario-regional-public-health-unit-1.5134949?cmp=rss Poverty as a health issue: Toronto doctor prescribes income for patients (Ottawa Citizen) LEGAL AID CUTS … Read more
PrEP Did you know that a pill a day can prevent HIV transmisison? PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – uses the same drugs which are used to treat HIV, to prevent it. CATIE … Read more
Bruce House has received a $25,000 grant from ViiV Healthcare! These much needed funds will help support the REST Program and direct client services offered through the Volunteer Program. As discussed in … Read more
The M·A·C VIVA GLAM campaign launched in 1994 with one lipstick, a bold campaign, and a 100% giving model. They are now celebrating their 25th anniversary, and the campaign has raised $500 … Read more
Bruce House is one of 30 HIV/AIDS organizations in Ontario that are urging the Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy to remove Schedule 7 from Bill 68, Comprehensive Ontario Police Services … Read more
February 7 was African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, appropriately held during Black History Month. Ottawa is home to a pilot project—The ACB Health Zone—which is specifically designed to … Read more
The wonderful people from the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation once again showed their support for people impacted by HIV in Ottawa. Thanks to the unflagging support of Anneke Cundasawmy (Sales Representative, RE/MAX … Read more
Black History Month & National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Out looks at the intersection of Black history and queer history (Out) “We, too, have been here, have been Black and queer, and … Read more
Nutrition The new Canada Food Guide highlights the biggest obstacle to healthy eating—poverty (MacLean’s)“According to 2018 Ottawa Health Unit data, a family of four on Ontario Works had $1,014 a month left to … Read more