Chaque enfant compte. 🧡 En cette Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, nous honorons les survivant.e.s et souvenons des enfants disparus. Les bureaux de la LCO sont fermés. Le Centre d’appels 24/7 et les Services de sécurité communautaire sont disponibles au 613-731-1182.

Every child matters. 🧡 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors and remember the children who never returned. OCH offices are closed today. Our 24/7 Call Centre and Community Safety Services remain available at 613-731-1182.

A new version of the OCH Tenant Guide is now available! It gives clear info on leases, responsibilities, and available services — all in one place. A helpful tool to support safe, inclusive, and informed communities. 🌐 www.och-lco.ca/tenan...

🧡 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honor the survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never returned home. This is a day for reflection, education, and a commitment to reconciliation. #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousRights

Le Mois de la prévention des incendies s’est conclu avec notre dernière séance d’info + un BBQ au 380 Murray! Des centaines de locataires ont appris sur la sécurité incendie, les batteries lithium-ion et l’assurance locataire. Merci aux locataires,Services des incendies d'Ottawa et personnel de LCO.

🎉 Fire Prevention Month wrapped up with our last info session & a BBQ at 380 Murray! Hundreds of tenants learned about fire safety, lithium-ion batteries & tenant insurance. Thanks to all who joined us + Ottawa Fire Services & OCH staff. Fire prevention starts at home! @stephaneoch.bsky.social

✅ Rechargez vos appareils à batterie sur une surface rigide, ❌ jamais sur un lit, un canapé ou sous un oreiller. Évitez toute surcharge en le débranchant dès qu’il est chargé à 100%. Branchez-vous sur la sécurité incendie pendant la Semaine de la prévention des incendies.

DYK? ✅Charge your battery devices on a hard surface – ❌ never on your bed, couch, or under a pillow. And don’t overcharge. Once it’s at 100%, unplug and move on. Charge Into Fire Safety for Fire Prevention Week. #OCHFirePreventionMonth #firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety

🚨 Important Notice To OCH Tenants - Due to planned system maintenance from Sept. 26-29, the online tenant portal My Home may be slow or temporarily unavailable. We thank tenants for their ongoing collaboration as they may experience longer than usual wait times with the OCH 24/7 Call Centre.

📩 With the Canada Post strike underway, mail and package delivery maybe impacted. To avoid late rent payments, please do NOT mail rent cheques and money orders. Alternative methods of rent payment are listed below. If you have any questions, please call the OCH 24/7 Call Centre at 613-731-1182.

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

Bonne journée des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens ! Aujourd'hui, nous célébrons les précieuses contributions des Franco-Ontarien.ne.s à notre province. L'Ontario est la plus grande communauté francophone en dehors du Québec !

During OCH’s Fire Prevention Month, we are joining the NFPA campaign: Charge Into Fire Safety™. Make smart choices when buying, charging & recycling lithium-ion batteries - because the wrong move can cause a fire. Learn more: fpw.org #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety

When the community comes together to support OCH families, that’s a hole in one. We are so excited to share that $135,516 was raised on Sept. 16 to support the @ochfoundation.bsky.social programs during the annual golf tournament. #OCHPartners

✨Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone celebrating! Joyeux Rosh Hashanah à tous ceux et celles qui célèbrent!✨

✨Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone celebrating! Joyeux Rosh Hashanah à tous ceux et celles qui célèbrent!✨

🎉 OCH’s IPM team was honoured today with the Friends of Options Housing award! After stepping in during a major pest crisis in 2024, their empathy, strategy & collaboration made a lasting impact.👏 Congratulations to the team for exemplifying OCH’s values in action! #PartnerandSupport

1/2 Excitement was high at the launch of the electric-vehicle car share at Mikinàk Sept. 18. Ontario's first EV carshare at Mosaïq phase 1 paved the way, and now nearly 500 residents will benefit from this expansion.

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

A once-blank wall in Banff-Ledbury now shines with JOY - a mural celebrating community and pride. Painted by residents, with Claudia Salguero, + support from OCH’s Community Capital Fund. The unveiling took place Sept. 16. Info: bit.ly/4mmIHq7 @stephaneoch.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social

Grateful to our OCH retirees who joined us for the second annual celebration. More than a celebration, it was a chance to invite our alumni to stay connected and continue giving back through volunteer opportunities and community engagement. @stephaneoch.bsky.social

Sept. 16 is the day. The @och_foundation will hit the fairway for its 12th annual fundraising golf tournament. The early bird gets the worm with a 7:30 breakfast and 9:00 a.m. shotgun start at the @GreyHawkGolf Course. Let’s raise funds for families and youth in OCH communities. #OCHPartners

Residents of Banff-Ledbury wanted to change how their community is seen. The Joy mural, created by tenants and Claudia Salguero, is a celebration of connection, love, and family. It will be unveiled on September 16. Learn more bit.ly/46pv9US #ottnews

Today is #WorldFirstAidDay. Mark this day by visiting the ‪@redcrosscanada.bsky.social‬ website to gain some knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies in your homes, workplaces and communities: www.redcross.ca/in-y...

Week 1 of OCH Fire Prevention Month: ✅ Tenants engaged in sessions on fire prevention, lithium-ion battery safety, and tenant insurance. Thank you to Ottawa Fire Services for their support.

This September, OCH & Ottawa Fire Services launch Fire Prevention Month: 8 community info sessions + a closing BBQ. 2025 Focus: fire prevention, lithium-ion battery safety and promoting tenant insurance. ➡️ Working together for safer OCH communities.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, we are reminded of the importance of speaking up. With the theme Changing the Narrative on Suicide, we can break the silence and stigma and build communities of openness and support. #ChangingTheNarrative

En cette Journée mondiale de prévention du suicide, rappelons l’importance d’en parler. Avec le thème Parlons du suicide autrement, brisons le silence et la stigmatisation pour bâtir des communautés d’ouverture et de soutien. #ParlonsDuSuicideAutrement

Huge thanks to Bridgehead and the community for raising $9,293 to support Pack-a-Sack! Your generosity means more children and youth living in @och-lco.bsky.social communities start school ready to succeed. #Ottawa #Education #Kids #Children #Youth

Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence. When you order a kid’s meal at Moxies this month, $2 supports Pack-a-Sack, helping kids living in @och-lco.bsky.social communities head back to school with the supplies they need. A small choice, a big impact. #Ottawa #Community #School

In September, the Tenant Calendar highlights the Quarterly Tenant Newsletter, containing resources, tips, and inspiring stories from OCH communities. Tenants can send submissions to [email protected]. #TenantsFirst https://indd.adobe.com/view/4a43f6f4-b1bd-4cbe-b9e1-8ec039c9b39b

Happy Labour Day! OCH offices are closed on Sept 1. Our 24/7 Call Centre (613-731-1182) remains open, and Community Safety Services is available.

A new version of the OCH Tenant Guide is now available! It gives clear info on leases, responsibilities, and available services — all in one place. A helpful tool to support safe, inclusive, and informed communities. 🌐 www.och-lco.ca/tenan...

🌍💜 This International Overdose Awareness Day, let’s come together to honor those lost, support their families, and work towards ending overdose. #OneBigFamily #DrivenByHope #IOAD2025 #EndOverdose

In the spotlight 🎙️OCH’s Senior Manager of Conservation and Sustainability, ‪@dandicaire.bsky.social‬, joins CMHC “In House” podcast. From new builds to retrofits to tenant supports, OCH is investing in greener, more affordable housing. 🌍🏘️ Listen here 👉 youtu.be/lN0gsJ8qdE0

1/Great to host Carleton MP @brucefanjoy.bsky.social and ONPHA’s CEO Marlene Coffey at our Mosaïq Ottawa Phase 2 site—273 new affordable homes are well-underway! @stephaneoch.bsky.social highlighted that this is one of several OCH developments with shovels in the ground..

Very proud of our tenants who are proud of their community! Thank you @och-lco.bsky.social Confederation Court for your engagement. @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca

1/2 It truly takes a village to get ready for #back2school! Over the last two weeks, our team has been working with partners & volunteers to deliver backpacks to kids living in @och-lco.bsky.social. Shoutout to the amazing @ottawapolice.bsky.social YIPI volunteers who helped us transport backpacks.

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️from our communities to yours! @fiertecappride.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social @glengower.ca

Confederation Court comes alive Aug. 19. 80 #OCHVolunteers from Tiree install the new kitchen, refresh gardens, and repaint basketball court lines. See the photos & impact: bit.ly/45GrQZ8 #OCHVolunteers @stephaneoch.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @johnfraseros.bsky.social

On Aug. 19, 80 volunteers + $5,000 from Tiree will transform the Confederation Court Community House, with a new kitchen and more programming space. Don’t miss the reveal! Details: bit.ly/45F8mnu #ottnews @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @stephaneoch.bsky.social #ottnews

Big news from OCH! We've begun construction on a 6-storey, all-electric affordable housing development in South Ottawa. 🏘️ 45 affordable homes ⚡ Energy-efficient & tenant-focused Learn more at: http://bit.ly/3JionZ5 @stephaneoch.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social

1/2 #OCHPartners @ochfoundation.bsky.social ‬came together with volunteers on Aug. 7-8 for a 24-hour #PackaThon. Thanks to their hard work, 2,000 children will start school off right, with backpacks full of supplies. #Back2School

Happy Civic Day! OCH's offices will be closed today. Joyeux congé civique ! Les bureaux de LCO seront fermés aujourd'hui.

🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Big cheers to Councillor @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social — OCH Board Chair — who’s almost finished Ironman Ottawa! She’s racing in the 65–69 age group, bib #580, and showing us what real determination looks like! 💪 #IronmanOttawa #Ottawa @stephaneoch.bsky.social

Sometimes life lets you down but we won’t! Our Pack-a-Sack campaign is back, helping kids living in @och-lco.bsky.social communities head back to #school with the supplies & confidence they need to succeed. 🎒 Donate today to ensure #children start the year ready to succeed: bit.ly/3GVi24N #ottawa

Our Pack-a-Sack program gives #children & #youth in @och-lco.bsky.social communities the #school supplies they need. But we can’t do it alone. This year we’re packing 2,000+ #backpacks & your donation helps a #student show up on day 1 confident & ready to learn Donate today: bit.ly/3GVi24N #Ottawa

🎒 “It’s more than just a backpack.” On An Hour to Give, Annie shared how Pack-a-Sack helps kids in OCH communities feel like they belong; equipped, confident & ready to succeed. Help us pack 2,000 backpacks this year. #Education #BackToSchool #Children #SupportLocal #Ottawa #Education #SupportLocal

Big thanks to @hydroottawa.bsky.social Ottawa for powering the start of this year’s Pack-a-Sack campaign! ⚡🎒 Together, we’re helping 2,000+ kids living in @och-lco.bsky.social communities head back to school proud and prepared. #BacktoSchool #CommunitySupport #Ottawa

A new version of the OCH Tenant Guide is now available! It gives clear info on leases, responsibilities, and available services — all in one place. A helpful tool to support safe, inclusive, and informed communities. 🌐 www.och-lco.ca/tenan...