Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE:$118,800 OTF Grant provides recreation to children and youth living within Ottawa Community Housing communities
Media Advisory: MPP TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR OCH FOUNDATION’S RECLINK PROGRAM
MEDIA ADVISORY: OCH Foundation 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
MEDIA ADVISORY: OCH Foundation recLINK Mural Unveiling
Celebrating 143 Dedicated High School Students Graduating the Youth Futures Program - Marking 15 Years of Success!
Remise des diplômes aux 143 étudiants et étudiantes du secondaire ayant participé au programme Avenir Jeunesse Et célébration de 15 ans de succès!
Communiqué : Le programme Pack-a-Sack de la Fondation LCO distribue plus de 1 300 sacs à dos dans les communautés de la Société de logement communautaire d’Ottawa.
MEDIA ADVISORY: OCH Foundation Pack-a-Sack program distributes over 1,300 backpacks within Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Communities.
La Fondation LCO et la Caisse Desjardins Ontario s’unissent pour distribuer 25 000 $ en bourses Apprendre m’inspire aux locataires de la Société de logement communautaire d’Ottawa.
OCH Foundation and Desjardins Ontario Credit Union collaborate to distribute $25,000 worth of Inspired by Learning Bursaries to tenants living in Ottawa Community Housing
News Release: Former Mayor to Help the Lay the Foundation for Healthy Communities by Joining OCH Foundation Board
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation to Pack more than 1,000 backpacks for children and youth grades PreK-9 living in OCH communities
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing Foundation (OCH Foundation) to pack more than 1,000 backpacks for children and youth living in OCH communities.
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation hosts the largest “Hop on Bikes” event to date
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing Foundation to Launch the 2023 Hop on Bikes program
Canada Post Community Foundation Provides funding to the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation to support the 2023 Hop on Bikes Initiative
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Friday, March 3, 2023 – Celebrating 15 years of impact with Youth Futures
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation for Healthy Communities kicks off Annual Fundraising Campaign
BACK TO SCHOOL: OCH FOUNDATION HELPS SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS
OCH Foundation and Partner Khalsa Aid to Pack and Distribute up to 700 Backpacks
JOIN THE OCH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Summer Student Opportunity: Program Administrator
Register NOW! Ottawa Community Housing Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2022
Youth Futures Program Returns to Provide Employment Skills Training for Ottawa Youth
Annual Impact Report 2021
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation for Healthy Communities kicks off Annual Fundraising Campaign to Support Individuals Living in OCH
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation Recipient of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Sport Relief Funds
News release: Charity Golf Tournament Raises $67,000 to Support Individuals Living in Ottawa Community Housing
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation Helps Level the Playing Field for Low-Income Students
News Release: Ottawa Community Housing Foundation Supports Low-Income Students from Kindergarten to College
Notice of Annual General Meeting - June 22, 2021 12:00p.m.
2020 Annual Report
Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Community Kitchen gets a makeover thanks to a grant from Hard Hat Heroes Fund and contributions from residents
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation’s “Kits for Kids” Campaign receives support from CST Inspired Minds Learning Project
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation, Caring and Sharing Exchange join forces to help more families prepare for back to school!
Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
Notice of AGM - June 16th 2020
Bridging the Learning Gap - At-Home Learning Kits
#Giving Tuesday Now
Ottawa Community Foundation and COVID-19 Responses
150 Ottawa youth begin their journey to build successful futures and stronger communities
OCH Foundation looks back on its community impact in the last 7 years
Ottawa Community Housing Foundation partners with Lyft to help families access local grocery stores
Youth Facing Barriers to Employment Find Jobs
Student Program Paves the Way For a Brighter Future
Charity Fundraiser meets $65,000 goal
Annual Charity Golf tournament aims to raise $65,000 to connect children to recreation and sport
Spotlight on OCH Tenants: Meet Richard
Cineplex Welcomes 7 New ‘Get Into’ Hires from Britannia Woods Community
Scotiabank Invests $25,000 In Youth Futures
Get Suited Up: OCH Foundation and Ottawa Senators team up to provide kids with hockey equipment
Equipment For Kids - Making Hockey More Accessible To Disadvantaged Youth
Ottawa Community Foundation helps kids get equipped for school!
Year end Review
$125,000 Awarded to Tackle Youth Unemployment
OCH Foundation Appoints 4 New Board Members
Kiwanis Club of Ottawa makes commitment to low-income youth
New collaboration to get local youth thinking internationally
Ex-NFL pro helps youth achieve athletic excellence
Record amount of children receive school supplies thanks to successful campaign
OCH Families Struggling with Food Shortages
Help children get back to school ready to succeed
Local business launches pre-apprenticeship program
2018 Charity Golf Tournament
Join the OCH Foundation Board of Directors
Employment opportunities for youth
April 18, 2018 — The OCH Foundation has partnered with the Prince’s Charities of Canada (PCC) to bring employment opportunities with leading local businesses to youth living in Ottawa Community Housing. Read More
Year End Review
NHL invests in children living in OCH
OCH Foundation unveils $250,000 green space
Local recreation programs offer free spots to 170 children
Youth Futures graduation held at City Hall
OCH Foundation launches school supply drive - aim to help over 500 children this Fall
Low-income youth shine at charity golf tournament
Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund helps make educational dreams come true for OCH Youth
TD Bank Group makes large contribution to bring green space to Caldwell community
Local organizations help renovate community space in low-income neighbourhood
April 4, 2017 — Ottawa Community Housing’s Winthrop community unveiled their newly renovated kitchen on Friday, March 24th. Read More
Youth Futures hosts employer's breakfast
Ron Larkin Educational Fund scholarship applications are now available
Highlights of 2016
HOPE Volleyball Announces Charity Recipients
November 28, 2016 — HOPE Volleyball has selected its six charitable recipients for their 2017 tournament, one of which will be the OCH Foundation. Read More
Scholarships Awarded to Youth in Social Housing
2016 Ron Larkin Educational Fund Award Ceremony
School Supplies Delivered to Kids in Need
Food Truck Event Feeds Families in Low-Income Communities
Learning Technological Skills to Break the Cycle of Poverty
Keeping Youth Connected, a program full of life-changing experiences for local youth
Charity golf tournament a big hit with local businesses
July 4, 2016 — The OCH Foundation held its annual charity golf tournament and raised nearly $50,000. Read More
Tom Barber: Family Man, Lawyer, Community Leader
Market Mobile featured on CTV Morning Live
Local Youth to lead community beautification project
May 4, 2016 — The OCH Foundation is pleased to announce that its recLINK program has been awarded a grant via the Crime Prevention Ottawa’s Paint It Up! program. Read More
OCH Foundation Board member to receive prestigious award
May 3, 2016 — The OCH Foundation is delighted to announce that Melissa Reeves, who serves on its Board of Directors, has been selected as a recipient of the 2016 “Forty Under 40” award. Read More
Local initiatives bring healthy food to communities in need
March 8, 2016 — The Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recently agreed to fund Good Food Markets and Market Mobile, local initiatives that feed families living in OCH communities. Read More
Youth Futures program promotes post secondary education in OCH communities
February 23, 2016 — The Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Foundation is pleased to announce its newest partnership. Working alongside the City of Ottawa, the University of Ottawa , Ottawa Police Services and several local businesses, the Foundation will help grow the Youth Futures program. Read More
OCH Foundation joins local partners in delivering recLINK to vulnerable families
December 16, 2015 — The OCH Foundation is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Trinity Development Foundation and the Ottawa Senators Foundation to reinstate and deliver the recLINK program. Read More
Third annual Ottawa Food Truck Rally brings community together for great cause
October 19, 2015 — Over 2000 eager foodies joined in on the feast at the third annual Ottawa Food Truck Rally. Read More
Educational dreams made reality with Ron Larkin Scholarship
September 11, 2015 — Parents, families, Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) tenants and city councillors alike gathered for the annual Ron Larkin Scholarship award ceremony. Read More
Second annual charity golf tournament a hole-in-one
August 31, 2015 — Over one hundred golfers participate in the OCH Foundation's second annual charity golf tournament. The event raised over $25,000 for the Foundation. Read More
First Ottawa Food Truck Rally scholarship awarded
August 27, 2015 — The Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Foundation is pleased to present Amanda Demers with the $7, 500 OCH culinary scholarship. The scholarship helped Amanda fund her way through Algonquin College’s two year Culinary Management program. Read More