highjinx
Record #: OCR3873 | Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | CV19 ; High Jinx ; HighJinx ; OCR |
Former Name | HighJinx (2018) |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa (City of) |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Kent St and Somerset St W |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Unknown |
Parking | Parking meters |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 (31 Mar 2020) Food bank still open. Visit the Facebook page for additional information. Social enterprise and community hub * second hand store selling donated antiques, oddities, retro items and housewares * profits are used to assist vulnerable individuals in the community Services include: * furniture bank * household items * meal every Friday (many meals are packed in containers to go) * community pantry (food, pet supplies, hygiene and personal care items, laundry and cleaning supplies, etc.) * homeless advocacy (help with housing) * harm reduction * referrals to services * advocacy |
Hours | COVID-19: Tue-Sat 11 am-1 pm, Sun 12 noon-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call for details |
Languages | English |
Fees | Service - to buy items from the store only ; None - services listed in the record |
Service Categories | Bag Lunches/Dinners ; Community Meals ; Comprehensive Information and Referral ; Food Banks ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Furniture ; Housing Advocacy Groups ~ Homeless People ; Individual Advocacy ; Personal/Grooming Supplies ; Pet Care Supplies ; Thrift Shops |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-864-4289 ; 613-298-8302 |
highjinx@live.ca | |
Website | www.highjinxottawa.com |
Social Media | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Primary Contact | Karen Nielsen, Co-Founder |
Alternate Contact | Leigh Reid, Co-Founder |
Primary Executive | Karen Nielsen, Co-Founder |
Other Details | |
Established | 2011 |
Funding | Private - donations |
Resources | Website |