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Departure of our Executive Director
It is with sadness that we share with you that Michelle Hurtubise, our Executive Director, has resigned from Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, effective August 31. We’re sorry to see her go and also so pleased for what she has planned next. Michelle will be moving to a new position in the Ottawa health and…
Read MoreWOCRC Board Recruitment – 2021-22
Are you passionate about your community? Are you seeking ways to contribute to your community? As one of our Board of Directors or a member of one of our Committees, you will have the opportunity to do just that. The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre offers health and social services and programs to benefit individuals…
Read MoreToys ON Tour
The Mobile Toy Lending Library is getting back on the road beginning on Saturday, November 7th Each location will be visited on a three (3) week rotation. Be sure to make note of the dates. Kinburn has been added as a new location and Kanata (2 MacNeil Court) will be a mobile location (not inside…
Read MoreWOCRC Operations due to COVID-19
Updated May 20th, 2020 Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre continues to provide the following supports to our vulnerable, isolated community members living in the former cities of Kanata and Nepean and the former townships of Goulbourn and West Carleton: Telephone based crisis intervention Telephone based crisis counseling Telephone based counseling for women…
Read MoreOnline Drop-Ins are available for youth!
Online Drop-Ins are available for youth who are already registered for Queerios, The ZONE, or The ZONE Plus! To register as a new member or to join the online groups, please respond to: youth@wocrc.ca or call Chelsea at: 613 – 591 – 3686 ext. 261
Read MoreStaying Connected During Social Distancing
Staying Connected During Social Distancing – Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre’s Counselling Program. As the news and social media use words like isolation, social distancing, recession, and quarantine, it is normal to have feelings of increased anxiety, sadness, and confusion. While we may feel powerless as we worry about our health and finances, keeping connected…
Read MoreWOCRC – NOTIFICATION TO THE COMMUNITY
We would like to provide an update about Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre services as a response to the COVID 19 virus. First, we are committed to ensuring our most vulnerable are supported in the community. As part of this commitment we are part of the Social Needs Response working group coordinated by United Way…
Read MoreWOCRC Board Recruitment – 2020/2021
Are you passionate about your community? Are you seeking ways to contribute to your community? As a member of the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre’s Board of Directors or a member of one of our Committees, you will have the opportunity to do just that. The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre offers health and social…
Read MoreGood Food Box is available twice a month!
Orders placed during the 1st week of the month are available on the 2nd Wednesday of the month • Orders placed during the 3rd week are available on the 4th Wednesday of the month. • In-person cash orders can be placed at WOCRC (2 MacNeil Court) during business hours. • Visit https://ottawagoodfoodbox.ca/ for online orders.…
Read MoreKids in Action Program
Kids in Action Children’s Program – Ongoing until May 2020, Saturdays from 1-3:30 pm, Ages: 7-11 Registration Form
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