Ottawa Community Housing Foundation
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4245 | Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCH Foundation ; OCR |
| Legal Name | The Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Foundation for Healthy Communities |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa (City of) |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Prince of Wales Dr and West Hunt Club Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Foundation that brings together community leaders to help families, seniors, and individuals achieve personal success * focus on education, employment and building healthy communities * raises funds to support tenants living in Ottawa Community Housing communities Initiatives: * Caldwell Community Revitalization Project: creation of a green space that will include planter benches for community members to use as gardens or flower beds, a rain shelter with rain capturing system, an organic labyrinth for children, and trees * Charity Golf Tournament * Pack a Sack: backpacks and school supplies distributed to OCH community houses * Keeping Youth Connected: one-on-one support to at-risk youth, including life skill training, emotional support, social development, etc. * recLINK: access to social recreation opportunities for vulnerable children and youth * Youth Futures: supports post-secondary participation among low income youth in Ottawa through leadership development, employment experience, and post-secondary orientation * post-secondary experience, advanced leadership training, community engagement, and summer employment * Ron Larkin Scholarship Fund |
| Hours | Unspecified |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ottawa Community Housing residents * Pack a Sack: children from kindergarten to grade 8 * Keeping Youth Connected: at-risk youth 13-14 years old |
| Application | Visit the website for more information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ~ At Risk Youth ; Fundraising Campaigns ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Youth ; Leadership Development ~ High School Graduates/GED ; Life Skills Education ~ At Risk Youth ; Neighbourhood Improvement Groups ; Prejob Guidance ~ High School Graduates/GED ; School Supplies ; School Supplies Donation Programs ; Student Financial Aid ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Work Experience ~ High School Graduates/GED ; Youth Employment Programs ~ High School Graduates/GED |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-518-2097 |
| Fax | 613-731-4463 |
| info@ochfoundation.ca | |
| Website | ochfoundation.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Executive | Howard Whittaker, Executive Director; Phone: 613-518-2097; Email: howard.whittaker@ochfoundation.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 816590483 RR0001 |
| Resources | Website |