Our 40th Anniversary

Celebrating 40 Years of Care and Community 

In 2026, the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) proudly celebrates 40 years of serving our community. Since our founding in 1986 – by local residents responding to a shared need – WOCRC has remained rooted in providing community, connection, and care to the residents of western Ottawa. 

For four decades, we have worked in service of individuals and families across western Ottawa, supporting them at every stage of life, buildin

g a healthier, more inclusive, and resilient community. Today, we serve more than 10,000 community members each year through a wide range of health and social programs. 

We are so excited to celebrate this important milestone with the people who matter most to us: our clients, volunteers, partners, community leaders, staff, and western Ottawa community members! This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on our shared achievements, celebrate the people who make our work possible, and look ahead to the future we will continue to build together. 

Join Us: 40th Anniversary Open House

We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us at our 40th Anniversary Open House, a community-wide event bringing together clients, staff, volunteers, partners, and neighbours. 

Event Details: 

  • Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 
  • Location: 2 MacNeil Court, Ottawa 

This special event will feature: 

  • A shared community meal 
  • Live music 
  • Family-friendly activities 

In true WOCRC spirit, the Open House will be a welcoming space for people of all ages to gather, connect, and honour 40 years of community collaboration. 

Register for the Open House here, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989247610151?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our Legacy: Hear from WOCRC's Co-Founder

Our story began with a group of community members who believed in the power of coming together to meet local needs—a vision that continues to guide us today.  

To learn more about our journey, we invite you to watch a special legacy video featuring one of WOCRC’s co-founders. This reflection highlights our beginnings, the growth of our services, and the community spirit at the heart of everything we do. 

Watch the Full Legacy Video here, https://youtu.be/uzPeKdgNW6s 

 

If French is your preferred language you can enable automatic translation by  opening the video, clicking the Settings (gear) icon, choose Subtitles/CC, select Auto-translate, and click French.