Kathy, a tenant at 415 MacLaren, has called OCH home for nearly 40 years. In 1984 she moved into a building owned by a… Continue Reading Tenant Spotlight: Meet Kathy
Archive for category: Tenant Newsletter – The Quarterly
Be A Good Neighbour: Balcony Etiquette
Many of our residents live in high-rise buildings with balconies. We wanted to remind you of some items that will help you make the most… Continue Reading Be A Good Neighbour: Balcony Etiquette
Fire Prevention: E-bikes!
E-bikes are more popular than ever (and rightly so!). DYK lithium-ion batteries can catch on fire or explode if not used properly? Here are some… Continue Reading Fire Prevention: E-bikes!
Grants, Community Support Transforms Storage Unit into Community Space
Thanks to engaged tenant leaders, help from partners and some much-needed funds, residents from Lebreton Flats have a new community space. On May 12, community… Continue Reading Grants, Community Support Transforms Storage Unit into Community Space
Partner Forum Provides Insight on Resources to Better Serve Tenants
On April 27 front-line staff from more than 60 organizations came together to better understand what services are available to help serve OCH tenants. Ottawa… Continue Reading Partner Forum Provides Insight on Resources to Better Serve Tenants
Partner Spotlight: OCH Partners Aging in Place expanding to eight new communities
The Aging in Place program supports seniors in OCH communities – helping to keep residents healthy and happy at home – and they have some… Continue Reading Partner Spotlight: OCH Partners Aging in Place expanding to eight new communities
Partner Spotlight: Rochester Heights Celebrates Official Opening of New Community House Space
865 Gladstone is home to a new space for the Rochester Heights Community House – which serves the residents of Somerset West. The Community House’s… Continue Reading Partner Spotlight: Rochester Heights Celebrates Official Opening of New Community House Space
Many Hands Make Light Work: Volunteers Donate Time and Skills to Improve OCH Communities
What makes a community? Volunteers donate their time and leave a legacy in OCH communities. An effective volunteer program looks at project impact, collaboration and… Continue Reading Many Hands Make Light Work: Volunteers Donate Time and Skills to Improve OCH Communities
Green Corner: OCH Works with Partners on Innovative Solutions to Create More Sustainable Communities
At Ottawa Community Housing, we know we can’t use the same old formulas anymore when building communities or retrofitting our existing ones. Our innovative Energy… Continue Reading Green Corner: OCH Works with Partners on Innovative Solutions to Create More Sustainable Communities
Partner Spotlight: Options Bytown Launches New Peer Support Program
The Peer-Assisted Community Engagement Program is another tool in the toolbox to support OCH residents, said one resident hired as a Peer Support Worker with… Continue Reading Partner Spotlight: Options Bytown Launches New Peer Support Program