GottaGO advocates for public toilets in Ottawa.
Why public toilets? Who hasn’t been caught short by a need for a toilet?
Public toilet scarcity aren’t just a concern for the elderly, young, disabled, and homeless – it affects us all.
Which tourist, commuter, cyclist, concert-goer, pregnant woman, or parent has not had moments where they worry about getting to a facility in time?
We are a group of local volunteers, but our cause is global. We also support student volunteers fulfilling community service, field placements, or class credit assignments. Contact us directly or through Volunteer Ottawa.
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