What is Urbana?

URBANA is an annual fundraiser hosted by Dharma Developments where proceeds raised support community programs with the goal of preventing homelessness in Ottawa. Each year, the event's success is proof that URBANA is helping to reach and support the most vulnerable people in our society. Until URBANA is no longer needed, we count on you - to show what community spirit can achieve when we each take a step forward together.

Last year over $20,000 was raised at URBANA. The overwhelming support from well respected members of Ottawa's business, social care and political community demonstrated that we had captured the minds and hearts of citizens in Ottawa. Like Dharma Developments, URBANA supporters want to improve the current affordable housing conditions
in Ottawa.

This year, URBANA is supporting Options Bytown, a non-profit organization that provides supportive affordable housing with on-site counselling and training for people who need assistance to live independently. The staff and volunteers at Options Bytown deserve huge recognition for the tireless and invaluable service they provide to our community.

As URBANA evolves and grows with the spirit of our community each year, we look forward to the fun and positive changes that come when people work together to improve our city's housing needs. Join us at URBANA on Thursday April 16th, 2008 at Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities. We look forward to sharing the fun of URBANA with you this year!