Vote Housing
1.6 million Canadians have experienced homelessness. Millions more live in unaffordable or inappropriate housing. Waiting lists for social housing just keep growing. This must stop. Bruce House is proud to have endorsed … Read more
In Memory: Carl Reinboth
Ottawa recently lost a dedicated outreach worker—someone who overcame his challenges and used his life experience to help others. Carl Reinboth, 64, died in late April from an act of violence. Our … Read more
Our Heroes – April 2021
Bruce House is blessed with a generous and supportive community. The great people at Ability First Ottawa donated masks, mask holders, and clothing earlier this spring. Thank you! If you want to … Read more
In Remembrance: Matthew Rehkoph
We were saddened to hear of Matthew’s death this February. Our thoughts go out to all those whose lives he touched.
HIV Self-Testing: a hands-on look
The first HIV self-test kit was approved in Canada in late 2020, and will be available in pharmacies soon. A study conducted by uOttawa and the Ontario HIV Treatment Network is making … Read more
Inside Bruce House – Spring 2021
So here we are. It’s been a year of Blursdays. Just take a moment to let that sink in—you have managed to keep putting one foot in front of the other for … Read more
A Taste for Life is Here – and your support is more important than ever!
A Taste for Life is back! This year we’re doing things a bit differently and bringing you a pandemic-friendly event. As a Bruce House supporter, we don’t need to tell you how … Read more
Bruce House featured in the American Journal of Managed Care
Bruce House was one of six HIV/AIDS agencies around the world to be profiled. Doug Cooper, former manager of client programs and services, and Patrick Morley, office and communications coordinator were interviewed. … Read more
Inside Bruce House – Dec. 2020
2020 is, finally, coming to a close. Lockdowns and social distancing have left us with a sense of detachment, of drifting with the currents, of a loose sense of time only vaguely … Read more
New Faces at Bruce House!
We have some new faces at Bruce House! JP Bergeron – REST Support Worker JP joined us in August, and has greatly expanded out ability to offer outreach services including home visits … Read more