Staying 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…

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WOCRC – 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…

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WOCRC 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…

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Good 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.…

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West Carleton Programming – February 2020

PA Day in Constance Bay – February 14, 2020 – Ages: 7-12,  9 am – 4 pm, Cost: $10 2020 Rural Youth Employment and Resource Fair – February 20, 2020 – 3-6 pm 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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The WOCRC is now accepting CASH orders for the Good Food Box!

Starting July 2019, WOCRC will be accepting CASH orders for the monthly Good Food Box! Orders can be placed and paid for at Reception during the first week of the month. Orders for July will be accepted in person July 2-5th, during business hours. Hours as follows: Monday 8:30-4:30 Tuesday 8:30-4:30 Wednesday 8:30-8 Thursday 8:30-4:30…

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SHELTER VOICES – 2019

Shelter Voice 2019

ON ONE DAY, 232 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN SHELTERS AND TRANSITION HOUSES ACROSS CANADA RECORDED HOW MANY WOMEN AND CHILDREN THEY HELPED. HERE IS WHAT THEY SHARED.

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Vigil 2018

Poster for Vigil 2018

National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women Vigil Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 2 MacNeil Court – Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) Please join us as we remember the 14 female Engineering students murdered at École Polytechnique, and to honour all women who are victims of violence.  

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Urgent Volunteer Needs

We urgently need volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program for the Nepean and Barrhaven areas. If you are interested, please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator at 613-591-3686 ext. 280 or send an email to volunteer@wocrc.ca.

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