November 16, 2002: Heartwood House was featured prominently in the first of a series of articles about the United Way and its relationship with the community. Please click here to read a digital version.

September 4, 2002: Writing in the Ottawa Citizen, Phil Jenkins had a lot to say about the thriving community at Heartwood House. Click here to read the original article.

May 29, 2002: The House is looking sharp! Thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, we have a renovated kitchen and cafeteria, a new floor on the HeARTwood Gallery, new lighting, a wheelchair access ramp from the parking lot, and more!

April 27-May 3, 2002: Volunteer superintendent Ron Castonguay was named the NewRO Volunteer of the Week. Ron was recognized through some 20 clips shown during commercial segments throughout the week. Click here to see Ron in action.

April 13, 2002: The first OC Transpo Lost & Found sale of unclaimed items took place today. It was a tremendous success, with the sale of everything from music CDs to umbrellas to jewelry helping to bring in $1500 to support the work of Heartwood House: au coeur de la vie. Click here and here for pictures.

March 1, 2002: Word about the quality service that is being provided to the Ottawa community through the Heartwood House OC Transpo Lost & Found is starting to get around. Cyndi Edwards of the NewRO television was here today to tell the story.

February 14, 2002: The House held its first community celebration of the new year. Click here for a picture of the Valentine's Day party.