Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing Foundation to Launch the 2023 Hop on Bikes program

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 — May 13, 2023 – Ottawa, ON- Join us for the launch of the Hop on Bikes OCH Foundation initiative at 33 Quill Street, Overbrook on Saturday, May 13th at 11:00 am.  

As part of the commitment to help children and youth return to play this event will be giving out refurbished bikes and brand-new helmets and locks to kids in the OCH Overbrook community.  

Event Details:  

Date: Saturday, May 13th  

Location: 33 Quill Street, Overbrook 

Time: 11:00 am

Optimal time for interviews and photos: 11:15 am

In attendance will be:  

  • Angela Bégin, Executive Director, OCH Foundation  
  • Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, OCHC  
  • Theresa Kavanagh – City of Ottawa Councillor – Ward 7 Bay  
  • Rawlson King – City of Ottawa Councillor – Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe 
  • Tim Tierney – City of Ottawa Councillor – Ward 11 Beacon Hill-Cyrville 

This event is part of the OCH Foundation’s Hop on Bike initiative and the commitment to give out “A Bike a Day” (365 bikes) to children and youth living in OCH Communities.  

To RSVP or schedule an interview please contact:  

Briar Gornall 

Communications and Engagement coordinator  

OCH Foundation  

Briar.gornall@ochfoundation.ca