Awarded on: 2007-06-11
Lawrence Donegan, Nepean, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A man of action motivated by his faith and his compassion for others, Lawrence Donegan has initiated and directed many community programs that focus on improving health and living conditions in low-income communities. In 1992, he helped to launch the Morrison Garden Emergency Food Centre, and has also contributed to the opening of additional food banks in Ottawa. He is a long-time member of the Ottawa West End Community Chaplaincy (OWECC), a street ministry that offers support to distressed families. His affiliation with the OWECC has led to the creation of various services benefiting families in need, including the Ottawa Good Food Deal and the "Sharing our Christmas" project.