Run for a New Start

Supporting Newcomers. Building Belonging. One Step at a Time.

Every year, thousands of newcomers arrive in Ottawa with hope in their hearts—and uncertainty ahead.

They come seeking safety, opportunity, and a place to belong. What they often face first are unfamiliar systems, language barriers, isolation, and the weight of starting over.

Run for a New Start is OCISO’s 2026 fundraising campaign, proudly participating in the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2026, to raise funds that directly support immigrants and refugees as they build new lives in our community.