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CoSA Ottawa builds safer communities by supporting the successful reintegration of people returning from incarceration.

Through trained volunteers, accountability, and restorative justice, we work toward a mission of No More Victims. We assist people who have served a sentence for sexual offences in their process of reintegration in the community.

11/11/2026

Today, CoSA Ottawa joins Canadians in remembering and honouring the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who have served, and those who continue to serve, in the cause of peace and freedom.

We reflect with gratitude on the individuals who have made extraordinary sacrifices and recognize the importance of building communities grounded in respect, responsibility, and care for one another.

Lest we forget.

10/29/2026

What does it take to build safer communities?

Community safety is about more than responding to crime. It also means investing in prevention, promoting accountability, and supporting approaches that help reduce the risk of future harm.

At CoSA Ottawa, we believe that support and accountability work together. Through trained volunteers and consistent community connections, we help individuals returning to the community after incarceration for sexual offences work toward responsible, accountable, and offence-free lives.

Because building safer communities takes all of us.

Prevention. Accountability. Community Safety. No More Victims.

Swipe through to learn more about how these principles work together.

10/17/2026

October 17th is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

People cannot focus on building a stable future when they are struggling to meet their basic needs.

For many people returning to the community after incarceration, poverty and instability create significant barriers to successful reintegration.

Supporting safer communities means looking beyond a person's past and addressing the real challenges that can affect their future.

At CoSA Ottawa, we connect Core Members with community resources while providing consistent support and accountability.

Because stability matters. Connection matters. Prevention matters.

10/14/2026

📣 CoSA Ottawa Annual General Meeting

We’re looking forward to gathering with our members for CoSA Ottawa’s Annual General Meeting!

📅 November 19, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Virtual - meeting link provided to members in good standing

Our AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, celebrate the impact of our community, share updates about CoSA Ottawa’s work, and look ahead to the year to come.

The AGM is open to CoSA Ottawa members.

Not a member yet? Now is a great time to join! Membership is a meaningful way to support CoSA Ottawa’s work while having a voice in the future of our organization.

💙 Become a member and be part of the CoSA Ottawa community.
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Together, we’re building safer communities through connection, accountability and support.

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the importance of connection and community.

For many people, returning to the community after incarceration can be an isolating experience. Family relationships may be strained. Employment and housing can be difficult to secure. Social networks may be limited.

No one successfully reintegrates alone.

At CoSA Ottawa, trained volunteers offer meaningful connection alongside accountability—helping people build healthier relationships, access community supports and create a more stable future.

We are grateful for our volunteers, partners, supporters and everyone working toward safer and more inclusive communities.

Happy Thanksgiving.

10/10/2026

Mental health matters at every stage of life, including during the transition from incarceration back into the community.

Many people returning to the community face isolation, stigma, poverty, unemployment and limited social supports. These challenges can make successful reintegration even more difficult.

At CoSA Ottawa, we believe meaningful connection matters.

Through support, accountability and community, trained volunteers help Core Members build healthier relationships, navigate challenges and reduce isolation.

Supporting mental health is part of building safer, healthier communities for everyone.

10/06/2026

What does accountability actually look like?

Accountability is often talked about but not always understood.

It is more than simply acknowledging past actions. Real accountability is ongoing. It means taking responsibility, being honest about risks and challenges, making healthier choices and continuing to work toward positive change.

It can also mean accepting support.

At CoSA Ottawa, we believe support and accountability are not opposites. Our trained volunteers provide meaningful connection while also encouraging Core Members to recognize risks, make responsible decisions and build healthier, pro-social lives.

Supporting someone does not mean excusing their actions.

Holding someone accountable does not mean they have to face every challenge alone.

Together, support and accountability can help create safer communities.

Swipe through to learn more about what accountability can look like.

09/30/2026

Today, CoSA Ottawa honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We remember the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities.

Truth and Reconciliation calls on all of us to learn about Canada's history, acknowledge its ongoing impacts, and support meaningful action toward healing and justice.

As an organization committed to dignity, accountability, and community, we recognize the importance of listening, learning, and fostering relationships built on respect.

Today we encourage everyone to take time to reflect, learn, and participate in reconciliation in meaningful ways.

Every Child Matters🧡

09/29/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY!🍕

Join us today at Boston Pizza Orleans and help support CoSA Ottawa!

📍 Boston Pizza Orleans
📅 Today - September 29, 2026
⏰ 5pm-9pm

Enjoy a meal with family or friends, and a portion of your bill will be donated to CoSA Ottawa!

Your support helps us continue building safer communities through connection, accountability, and support, and working toward our goal of No More Victims.

🙌Come for the food. Stay for the cause. Bring a friend!

If you can't make it, please share this post and help spread the word.

We hope to see you there!🍕

09/22/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!🎉

Join us next week at Boston Pizza Orleans for a fundraiser in support of CoSA Ottawa!

📅 September 29, 2026
📍 Boston Pizza Orleans
🍕 Enjoy a meal while supporting safer communities!

A portion of your bill will be donated to CoSA Ottawa, helping us continue our work building safer communities through connection, accountability, and support.

Your support helps CoSA Ottawa provide Circles of Support and Accountability to people returning to the community after incarceration for sexual offences, supporting responsible reintegration, accountability, and No More Victims.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come enjoy a meal for a great cause!

Address

211 Bronson Avenue, Unit 236
Ottawa, ON
K1R6H5

Telephone

+16132882284

Website

https://linktr.ee/cosaottawa

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