It’s more than just a backpack. It’s support, dignity and a reminder that the community cares. This week, Taggart Parkes Foundation is supporting the Annual Giving Campaign as a matching donor. So donate today via our website and double the impact of your gift. #Ottawa #School #Education

While the world celebrates #GivingTuesday, today we’re celebrating YOU- our donors, partners and supporters! Your generosity makes a real and lasting difference for families living in @och-lco.bsky.social. Thank you for always showing up & making a difference. We salute you! 🌟🙌 #Ottawa #community

We’re officially over halfway to our $65,000 Annual Giving Campaign goal! A big thank you to everyone who's donated so far. But we need all hands on deck to reach our goal. This week Taggart Parkes Foundation is matching donations! Donate today: https://acahhplr.donorsupport.co/page/FUNHFLKZEQB

Canada's 2025 Food Price Report shows it clearly: feeding a family of four costs $1,402 per month. That’s nearly 80% of the median income for tenants living in OCH communities. This is why we need programs like Tomorrow Ready that help families access essential hygiene supplies and fresh food.

Every week, women & girls get an hour of calm and care through our recLINK yoga group. From walking farther with less pain to finding support after trauma, this little class offers an oasis of calm. These are the little victories your support makes possible, helping people thrive. #Ottawa #yoga

Our limited-edition OCH Foundation apparel is only on sale until Thursday (27 Nov)! Order now and gift with purpose - All proceeds go directly to OCH Foundation programs and initiatives that support tenants living in OCH communities. Hurry! #Ottawa #Community #Apparel #Sale #SupportLocal #Merch

We’re honoured to receive a generous donation from @desjardinsgroup.bsky.social in support of our Annual Giving Campaign. Thank you to their Helping Our Neighbours campaign for investing in our community & making the holidays a little brighter for tenants living in #Ottawa Community Housing!

Did you know - we only receive 9% of our funding from the government & that’s through small grants. The rest is powered by people like you! This is why we need your support. This week, HEIN is matching every gift, up to $5,000. Give today & help us keep these life-changing programs growing! #Ottawa

From packing backpacks for kids, to fueling our Golf Tournament, to serving a holiday meal, HEIN has been a steady partner in building stronger communities. This week, they’re doubling all gifts up to $5,000. Make a donation and double your impact: https://ow.ly/2Riu50XwPc1 #Ottawa #Community

Sharing is caring! When you like, comment on, or share our posts during the Annual Giving Campaign, you help us reach new people. Your engagement could be the reason someone decides to donate. So, hit share, tag a friend, and help us spread the word! #Ottawa #Community

One of the most powerful ways you can help is by starting your own fundraiser. Click the link below to set yours up in minutes. Rally your friends & help us fund programs for tenants living in OCH communities. Start a Fundraiser: https://acahhplr.donorsupport.co/-/XHHQYHCW #Ottawa

The OCH Foundation’s apparel line just dropped, and self-control is… limited!!! Shop now, gift with purpose & help support local communities at the same time. Screenshot & scan the QR code in the video to visit our digital store. Hurry, sales close on the 27th of November! #Ottawa #apparel #Shopping

Did you know- if you're a Government of Canada or Government of Ontario employee, you can support us through United Way. On the form, look for "OCH Foundation for Healthy Communities" & enter our Charity No. 816590483RR0001. That's just one more way that you can support local communities! #Ottawa

BIG NEWS: We've just launched our all-new apparel line, designed to show your support in style. Every purchase helps fund programs that make a real difference in our communities. Hurry, sales close November 27. Shop now: https://regimbal.commonsku.com/shop/a5031f15-2dfa-41b8-ad65-491ad2e5f529/shop

Your kindness goes twice as far this week! Pomerleau is matching all donations, doubling the impact for families living in OCH communities. Let’s help our neighbours thrive, together. Donate today via our website or by screenshotting and scanning the QR code in the post! 😉 #Ottawa #Community

A single parent told us, “I’ve always thought of recLINK as the other parent.” Programs like recLINK help families thrive - thanks to your support. Donate today to help us grow programs like recLINK! #Ottawa #Community #Recreation #Kids #Youth #SupportLocal

Double your impact this weekend! Helux is matching all donations up to $2,000, so every dollar you give goes twice as far. Donate today and help tenants living in OCH thrive! Donate now: https://acahhplr.donorsupport.co/page/FUNHFLKZEQB #Ottawa #Community #SupportLocal #AffordableHousing

“No one can thrive when all their energy is focused on just surviving.” Amanda shares how your donations help families breathe a little easier, from food aid to bikes to recreation & bursaries. Every gift fuels hope, connection & community. Donate today: acahhplr.donorsupport.co/page/FUNHFLK...

Our 2025 Annual Giving Campaign has officially launched! This year's theme is "Together, We Thrive" & our goal is $65,000. Every dollar goes directly towards supporting our programs in 2026. Arrow is matching all donations up to $3000. Donate today: https://acahhplr.donorsupport.co/page/FUNHFLKZEQB

Lest we forget. Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to remember and honour those who served. Their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire the communities we build together. #Ottawa #Community #Lestweforget #RemembranceDay2025 #AffordableHousing

We’re delighted to announce that this year's Smile Cookies are supporting the OCH Foundation! From Nov 17-23, every Smile Cookie you buy at Tim Hortons© helps support local organizations like OCH Foundation & @Senators Community Foundation. Grab a cookie and help support local communities! #Ottawa

Become a sponsor for the 2025 Annual Giving Campaign! Your support funds programs that foster education, employment & community engagement & a warm holiday meal that brings neighbours together. Let’s make this season brighter, together. Email us @ [email protected] to support! #Ottawa

Êtes-vous prêt à rejoindre Avenir Jeunesse ? Si vous avez entre 16-21 ans, que vous êtes prêt à acquérir de nouvelles compétences et à vous préparer pour l'université, ce programme est fait pour vous. Postuler avant le 31 décembre. Postulez dès maintenant : https://ow.ly/FM4P50XkXu0 #Ottawa

Applications for the 2026 Youth Futures program are now open! If you’re 16-21 years old, ready to develop new skills & prepare for college or university, this program is for you. Applications close Dec 31, 2025. Apply now: https://ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/youth-0/youth-futures-open

Happy Halloween from all of us at the OCH Foundation! Wishing everyone a night full of treats, laughter and safe celebrations. No tricks here, just gratitude for all our supporters who help make brighter futures possible all year long! #Ottawa #Hallooween #Community

What a beautiful evening at EnviroCentre annual reception! We’re so grateful to EnviroCentre, and to Jennifer Stelzer and Sharon Coward, for their incredible support for our Hop on Bikes, Pack-a-Sack and EV Car Share programs this year. We couldn't have done it without you! #Ottawa #Sustainability

Last week, together with Khalsa Aid Canada, we delivered essential hygiene supplies through our Tomorrow Ready program. Each drop is guided by requests from tenants, ensuring the program responds to the community's unique needs. Thank you, Khalsa Aid, for supporting this important program. #Ottawa

Huge thanks to Brookfield Renewable & TBMOQ for organizing an amazing team-building event in support of the OCH Foundation! Over 200 employees built 25 bikes, each with a handwritten message. We can't wait to share these with kids in the community through our Hop on Bikes program! #Ottawa #Bikes

Children from one of our Ottawa Community Housing Logement communautaire d’Ottawa communities enjoyed an evening of roller-skating & arcade games as part of our recLINK program that promotes recreation. Thanks to OCH & Pinecrest Queensway CHC for making it possible! 💙 #Ottawa #Community

Children & youth from 4 @och-lco.bsky.social came together for our Soccer Fest; a day filled with energy, sportsmanship & joy. It's a wonderful example of how recreation helps young people grow, build confidence & create lasting connections. All made possible by our recLINK program! #Ottawa #soccer

Calling all changemakers! Have an idea to make your community stronger? The #Youth Leadership for Change program by the Social Planning Council of #Ottawa is offering micro-grants ($500–$5,000) to help bring your vision to life. Lead the change today! Apply now: spcottawa.on.ca/youth-leader...

Wishing everyone a joyous Diwali filled with light, love and togetherness! May this festival of lights bring hope, happiness & new beginnings for everyone. #Ottawa #Community #Diwali #AffordableHousing

We are deeply grateful to the Ellen Elizabeth Heath Fund - OCF and the Jack Meadows Memorial Fund - OCF for their generous contributions. Your support is making a lasting impact in the lives of tenants living in @OCH-LCO.bsky.social by helping them pursue their educational dreams! #Ottawa

The holidays are a time to share joy. One way we celebrate this is by hosting a special holiday meal in our communities. By sponsoring a meal, you’ll not only help make this celebration possible, but also join us in serving it. Email Annie at [email protected] to learn more! #Ottawa

Today is World Mental Health Day - a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. Be kind to yourself and know that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. At OCH Foundation, we believe in building communities where compassion, connection & support help everyone thrive.

Between July & September, our Tomorrow Ready program delivered 6 aid drops, reaching 180 tenants across @och-lco.bsky.social communities. Thanks to @Khalsaaidca.bsky.social families received food & essentials during a time when support is needed more than ever. Thank you, Khalsa Aid! #Ottawa

From great swings to surprise guests, our Annual Charity Golf Tournament was full of memorable moments. A big thank you to everyone who helped make it a success. Thank you for showing up in support of our community. 💙 #Ottawa #Community #OCHFGolf2025 #AffordableHousing #Golfforgood

Art is the heartbeat of a vibrant community. With Paint It Up, OCH Foundation, OCH, PYOW, Foster Farm Family House & BGC Ottawa, 7 youth created “Self-Built” with muralist Claudia Salguero: a celebration of art, sports & community. We're proud to host this beautiful mural in our community! #Ottawa

More than just a day on the green, our Golf Tournament drives real change. We can’t thank our sponsors, partners & golfers enough for making this year’s tournament a record-breaking success. You’re helping us create brighter futures for tenants living in @och-lco.bsky.social communities! #Ottawa

Today on National Seniors Day, we celebrate the strength, wisdom, and stories that seniors bring to our communities. At OCH Foundation, we’re grateful for the chance to learn from and support the seniors who make our neighbourhoods stronger every day. #Ottawa #AffordableHousing #Community

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children, the survivors, the families and communities impacted. At OCH Foundation, we are committed to the ideals of reconciliation: listening, learning & taking meaningful action. Every child matters! #Ottawa

Shoutout to Moxies for turning children’s meals into back-to-school magic! Thanks to their generosity (and yours!), Moxies raised $4,806.26 for Pack-a-Sack. That’s hundreds of kids living in @och-lco.bsky.social communities walking into school with confidence & school supplies. Thank you Moxies! 🎒💙

Happy Franco-Ontarian Day! Today we celebrate 50 years of the Franco-Ontarian flag and the valuable contributions of Franco-Ontarians to our province. 💚🤍 #FrancoOntarians

Bonne journée des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens! Nous célébrons aujourd’hui les 50 ans du drapeau franco-ontarien et les précieuses contributions des Franco-Ontarien.ne.s à notre province. 💚🤍 #FrancoOntariens

1/2 We’re excited to launch the EV Carshare program at Mikinàk! 🚗⚡ This initiative is all about making sustainable, affordable transportation accessible to tenants living in Mikinàk (OCH's newest affordable housing community). #Ottawa #Community #Sustainability

We’re proud to be partners in this project that will bring sustainable, reliable and affordable transportation to OCH tenants living in Mikinak! Thanks to RBC for generously funding this and to @communauto.bsky.social and @envirocentre.bsky.social for collaborating to make this a reality! #Ottawa

2/2 Thanks to #OCHPartners @ochfoundation.bsky.social @stephaneoch.bsky.social + @envirocentre.bsky.social for making it happen! bit.ly/4puU69X @dandicaire.bsky.social

½ On Sept. 18, we’re launching a brand-new electric vehicle car share program at Mikinàk. OCH is proud to partner with @ochfoundation.bsky.social, Communauto, RBC, + @envirocentre.bsky.social to provide residents with convenient, low-cost, + sustainable transportation. Info: bit.ly/4mrq18F #ottnews

We’re thrilled to share that the OCH Foundation’s Golf Tournament raised a record-breaking $135,516! 🎉 With 224 golfers, amazing sponsors, and volunteers, this was our biggest tournament yet. Thank you for making it unforgettable! 💙 #OCHFGolf2025 #Ottawa #Community

We’ve officially teed-off at the 12th Annual OCH Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. Stay tuned for more! 🙌 #OCHFGolf2025 #Community #Golf #Ottawa #AffordableHousing