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Find answers to common questions about donating, tax receipts, corporate support, the Ellwood House Extension, construction progress, and the project’s impact on Ottawa seniors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore answers to common questions about supporting the Ellwood House Extension, including donations, tax receipts, recognition opportunities, construction updates, and community impact.

The Ellwood House Extension is fully funded. However, Ellwood House is solely responsible for funding renovations and furnishings in the existing building.

Your donation will help support improvements to the tenant lounge and accessible kitchen, outdoor patio, larger office, and new furniture and appliances. These improvements will help create welcoming shared spaces for current tenants and the 38 new households joining the Ellwood House community.

Every donation will help improve the shared spaces that tenants use every day. Your support will contribute to renovations, furnishings, appliances, and accessibility improvements that make Ellwood House more welcoming, comfortable, and functional.

Specific donation amounts and what they can fund will be added once renovation cost estimates are available.

Yes. Secure online donations can be made directly through our website. 

You may also donate by cheque, electronic transfer, securities (where available), or by contacting our office.

Yes. 

Ellwood House is a registered Canadian charity, and tax receipts are issued for eligible donations in accordance with CRA regulations.

Absolutely. 

Monthly giving provides reliable support that helps us plan for the future while allowing donors to make a significant impact over time.

Yes. 

Many donors choose to celebrate a loved one's life by making a memorial or tribute gift that helps future generations of seniors. These gifts can include a tree or bench in the person's memory.

Yes. 

Legacy gifts ensure your values continue to make a difference for generations. 

Our team would be pleased to discuss planned giving opportunities confidentially.

Absolutely. 

Recognition may include: 

  • Naming opportunities 
  • Donor wall recognition 
  • Website acknowledgement 
  • Annual report recognition 
  • Event recognition 
  • Other customized recognition arrangements

Corporate & Developer Giving

Learn how businesses, developers, construction companies, and foundations can support the Ellwood House Extension through donations, sponsorships, materials, services, and customized partnerships.

Supporting Ellwood House demonstrates leadership in building stronger communities while providing meaningful social impact close to home. 

Corporate partners help create housing solutions for Ottawa seniors while demonstrating their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Developers, contractors, suppliers, and other industry partners can support the renovations through financial contributions, donated materials, equipment, professional expertise, or in-kind services. 

If your organization would like to explore ways to contribute, please contact the Ellwood House campaign team.

Yes.

Businesses may sponsor:

  • Events
  • Resident amenities
  • Accessibility features
  • Gardens
  • Technology
  • Furniture for our tenant common spaces
  • Landscaping, including a garden or trees
  • Customized sponsorship packages are available

Yes. 

The Ellwood House Extension aligns with many foundation priorities, including:

  • Affordable housing
  • Accessibility
  • Poverty reduction
  • Seniors, and reducing isolation

And through our partners on campus; activities and events;

  • Community development
  • Social inclusion
  • Seniors' wellbeing

We welcome conversations with grant-making organizations.

Yes. 

  • Project Progress Reports and Updates
  • Annual Meeting and Financial Audits
  • Impact stories
  • Photography
  • Recognition
  • Site visits

Construction Questions

Find information about the construction timeline, project milestones, and how Ellwood House will keep donors and community members informed throughout the development.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2028 in accordance with the project schedule, with updates posted regularly on our website. 

We are committed to transparency. 

Supporters will receive regular updates including:

  • Construction milestones
  • Photos
  • News
  • Funding announcements
  • Resident stories
  • Community celebrations

Community Impact

Discover how the Ellwood House Extension will increase affordable housing, support aging in place, reduce isolation, and help Ottawa seniors remain independent.

The Extension will: 

  • Increase available affordable housing for low and medium income seniors
  • Reduce senior housing pressures
  • Support aging in place 
  • Strengthen the Alta Vista community’s 
  • Reduce seniors isolation
  • Help seniors remain independent

The benefits extend well beyond the building itself.

Trust & Accountability

Learn how donations are managed, how funds support the Extension campaign, and how Ellwood House maintains transparency and responsible financial oversight.

Donations will support the renovation and furnishing of shared spaces in the existing Ellwood House, including the tenant lounge and accessible kitchen, outdoor patio, larger office, and new furniture and appliances.

These renovations will help create welcoming spaces where current tenants and the 38 new households can come together as one tenant community.