OCH Foundation

GOLF IS BACK! 🥳 Every year, our Golf Tournament raises critical funds to sustain & grow our programs. This year's tournament - presented by the Thomas Cavanagh Foundation - promises to be bigger than ever before!
Join us: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2026-och-foundation-annual-golf-tournament

Communities thrive because of the women who lead, support, and inspire those around them every day. From those who lead to those who lift others up quietly every day, your impact is everywhere. Today we celebrate you and the difference you make. Happy #InternationalWomensDay2026

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Want to be at the forefront of a program that provides children access to recreation? We’re looking for a recLINK Coordinator who is passionate about community impact & ready to help lead the day-to-day work of the program.
Learn more: https://ochfoundation.ca/get-involved/join-our-team/
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Such a great cause , hundreds supporting @HarmonyHousews . 40 years sheltering women and children fleeing abuse. Thank you 🙏

@arieltroster.com @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social

A big thank you to Dan Dubeau & DropinSports for supporting our work. Since 2024, the Harbour Harvest Ice Fishing Derby has raised $9,416 in support of the OCH Foundation helping 89 children and youth access year-round arts, sports and camp programs. That’s impact that lasts far beyond the ice!

Today, on Pink Shirt Day, we stand together in solidarity against bullying in all its forms. Wearing pink today is a reminder that we all have a role to play in creating spaces where everyone feels safe & respected. Together, we can build communities rooted in dignity, inclusion and care.
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We're proud to launch our 2026-28 Strategic Plan that provides a focused roadmap for how we will deepen our impact. This plan is guided by a simple but bold vision: a future where every tenant living in OCH is thriving.
Check it out here: https://ochfoundation.ca/about-us/strategic-plan/
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Real impact happens when we work together. In 2025 our work reached 9,500+ tenants living in Ottawa Community Housing Logement communautaire d’Ottawa - the highest ever!

See the impact you helped make possible. Read the full report: https://ochfoundation.ca/about-us/annual-report/

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Our EmpowerHer event brought together girls for a city-wide sports day, and it was inspiring. Opportunities like this help break down barriers, and inspire a love of sport and recreation. A heartfelt thank you to OSEG, the OSEG Foundation, and the City of Ottawa for making this day possible. #Ottawa

Happy Lunar New Year! As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate the qualities of strength, determination, energy & resilience that it represents. May this new year bring you renewed motivation, growth and opportunity. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and prosperous year ahead. #Ottawa

Our team is growing and we want to hear from you. We’re hiring a Donor Relations & Events Coordinator (full-time, 1-year contract)! Join us to help strengthen donor relationships and support fundraising events that make a real impact. Visit our website to learn more!

#Ottawa #OttawaJobs #NowHiring

This Sunday (Feb 15), don’t miss the Harvest Charity #IceFishing Derby! There’s still time to register. Online sales close soon, and our exclusive code OCHF15 gets you 15% off, but it expires tomorrow (Feb 13) at 6 PM. Hurry! All proceeds go to Ottawa Riverkeeper and the OCH Foundation. #Ottawa

Youth Futures - L'avenir Jeunesse Launch Night is one of our favourite events of the year. There’s something truly special about witnessing the beginning of a journey. We’re so proud to support these incredible young people as they begin this next chapter. The future starts right here! #Ottawa

The Youth Futures 2026 journey has officially begun! We are so proud to welcome 155 incredible youth into this year’s cohort at yesterday's launch night. From powerful alumni stories to words of encouragement from our community, the energy in the room was all about possibility & growth. #Ottawa

Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day Celebration - 865 Gladstone. It is a great event with our wonderful older adults!

@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @och-lco.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @catmckenney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social

Black History Month 2026: A Celebration of Food and Cultural Storytelling. Thank you @rawlson.bsky.social for your unwavering commitment to @och-lco.bsky.social . @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @ochfoundation.bsky.social

On Feb 14, we're organizing EmpowerHER. This free sports day is open to all girls (12-17) across Ottawa & aims to encourage girls to play sports. Please contact your local community centre to register (refer poster). Thanks to @osegfoundation.bsky.social for funding this event & the City of Ottawa.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are taking a moment to celebrate the incredible vibrance & history of the Black community here in Ottawa. #Ottawa is stronger because of your voices & vision. We honor the history that shaped us & the trailblazers currently building a more equitable future.

It might be winter, but our team is busy in the community. Last week, we delivered food &essential hygiene supplies to residents. We’re incredibly grateful to Khalsa Aid Ottawa for their continued support of Tomorrow Ready & for showing up, week after week, for our communities.
#Ottawa #FoodSupport

Looking for a summer job? The City of Ottawa is hiring and these roles are a great opportunity to explore different career paths and gain experience. Applications close Feb 28. Apply using the link in the poster. Please share widely!

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Want to hear more about what’s happening at the OCH Foundation? Our quarterly e-newsletter is where we go deeper, sharing community stories, program updates & opportunities to get involved.
Subscribe to stay connected with the work you make possible: https://ochfoundation.ca/news-events/newsletter/

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors to support financial stewardship & governance. It's a volunteer position with a 5 hr/month commitment.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please share. Details here: https://ochfoundation.ca/get-involved/join-our-team/

Text: Extreme cold in Ottawa this weekend. Warm up at the Taggart Family Y (180 Argyle Ave). Image: Text on a blue background with white frost around the edges. The Y Shine On logo is at the top.

Ottawa temperatures are dropping as low as -29°C this weekend. 🥶

Need a place to warm up in Centretown? Visit the Taggart Family Y lobby at 180 Argyle Avenue.

We have seating, wifi, and washrooms. Low-cost meals and snacks are available from Chef Ric's.

Keep safe and bundled up! 🧣

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Please call 2-1-1 or the shelter directly to check availability. If you know of additional supports that we haven’t listed here, please leave a comment. Let’s look out for each other and ensure everyone has a safe, warm place this winter.❤️
Spread the word.
#Ottawa #Community #EmergencyShelter

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Salvation Army Men’s Shelter: call 613-241-1573; 171 George St
The Mission (Men’s Shelter): call 613-234-1144; 35 Waller St
Cornerstone Women’s Shelter: call 613-237-4669 ext. 2
Youth Services Bureau #EmergencyShelters: Call 613-789-8220 (women's shelter) or 613-907-8975 (men's shelter)

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Call 9-1-1 if someone’s health or safety is in immediate danger
Call 8-1-1 for non-emergency health advice

Other #EmergencyShelter options include:
Shepherds of Good Hope (all genders emergency shelter): call 613-688-2929; 256 King Edward Ave

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#Ottawa is in the deep freeze right now & extreme cold can be dangerous especially for people without safe, warm shelter. If you or someone you know needs help, there are supports available
Call 3-1-1 for #EmergencyShelters
Call 2-1-1 for info on drop-in centres, winter clothing and warm spaces

Social Innovation at its best - welcoming ConstructGta and @ottawapolice.bsky.social Youth Council. Stay tuned for more new transformative initiatives at @och-lco.bsky.social

@glengower.ca @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social

Ice fishing for a great cause is back! Join the Harbour Harvest Charity Ice Fishing Derby on February 15th. Proceeds from the event will support the OCH Foundation & Ottawa Riverkeeper.

Save 15% when you book with code OCHF15 (expires February 7).
Get your tickets at harbourharvest.ca

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Our work is serious, but the people behind it bring so much heart (and a lot of laughs). Here’s what they love most about their work, in their own words! 💙

P.S. We love our team 🫶

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