OTTAWA – More than 220 people gathered at Ottawa City Hall this past weekend for the sixth annual Flag Day Dinner, an event celebrating Canada’s flag and the values it represents while raising funds to support Veterans at risk of homelessness.

The event raised more than $15,000 in support of Veterans’ House Canada and its work serving Veterans experiencing homelessness and providing key wraparound services.

The dinner was organized by Jay and Natalie Sanko, alongside a team of volunteers and community partners. Attendees included municipal leaders Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Councillor Matthew Luloff and David Hill, all longstanding advocates for increased support for at-risk members of the veteran community.

Midway through the evening, Veterans’ House Canada Executive Director Alan Mulawyshyn spoke about the importance of collaboration and community-led solutions in addressing the growing number of Veterans experiencing homelessness, both in Ottawa and across Canada.

A special moment of the evening included the presentation of a Canadian flag to Veterans’ House Canada staff member and longtime Legion member Stéphane Guy, recognizing his years of involvement in organizing the event and strengthening the Legion’s participation. Alaina Mundy, a double gold medallist at the 2023 Invictus Games, was also recognized for her service and contributions to the Veteran community.

The evening also featured a performance by the Canadian Military Wives Choir Ottawa Uplands.

Our sincere appreciation to donors and sponsors whose generosity ensured 100 per cent of ticket sales were donated to the Andy Carswell Building, as well as to community partners, including the Ottawa Veterans Task Force, for their continued collaboration.

The Flag Day Dinner is held annually to promote unity, national pride and awareness of the ongoing needs of Veterans transitioning to civilian life.

For more information about Veterans’ House Canada and the Andy Carswell Building in Ottawa, visit: https://www.veteranshousecanada.ca/ottawa-house/

Donate today www.veteranshousecanada.ca/donate/ Or Text: VETERAN to 30333

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John Atoyebi
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communications@veteranshousecanada.ca
613-502-0136

About Veterans’ House Canada: Veterans’ House Canada (VHC) is a national non-profit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness by developing permanent, affordable, and supportive housing communities tailored to veterans’ unique needs.