At the Foster Farm Family House, local teens were hard at work, learning basic construction techniques as they built a pergola that will serve as a new community gathering space.
"It feels really good to help out the community, and just volunteering my time is fun," said Arland Alvarez, a Ramsey Crescent resident.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
The Ottawa Community Housing Foundation organized the training, helping the teens get comfortable with tools and construction, a first for many of them. As the teens continue to build, they're also building connections with each other and with volunteers outside their community. Three arrested after cocaine, meth and weapons seized from vehicle on Confederation Bridge: P.E.I. RCMP
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