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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…
Read MoreSHELTER VOICES – 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.
Read MoreVigil 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.
Read MoreUrgent 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.
Read MoreOutdoor Programs for the month of July – Fitzroy Harbour
Please note: The Tuesday Playgroup in Carp is closed during the month of July, but remains open on Thursdays. For the month of July, we will be offering Outdoor Programming. July 3rd – Carp Splash Pad July 10th – Shirley’s Bay – CANCELLED July 17th – Fitzroy Beach July 24th – Fitzroy Beach – The Fitzroy Beach outing will not be cancelled unless there is…
Read MoreThe West Carleton Breakfast Club Real Estate Agents donates to Diners Clubs program
On behalf of the WOCRC’s Diners Clubs program, we would like to thank the West Carleton Breakfast Club Real Estate Agents for their donation of over $500.
Read MoreWOCRC welcomes new Executive Director in new year
WOCRC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Melody Paruboczy as Executive Director of WOCRC effective Jan. 3, 2017.
Read MoreRoyal LePage Shelter Foundation donates $5,000 to Chrysalis House
On behalf of the WOCRC’s women’s shelter, Chrysalis House, we would like to thank the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation for their generous donation of $5,000. This donation was made through payroll deductions from the agents who work at the real estate offices of Royal LePage. In the picture: Martine Dore (left), manager of Chrysalis House accepts a…
Read Moreterra20 donates portion of sales from event to Chrysalis House
On behalf of the WOCRC’s women’s shelter, Chrysalis House, we would like to thank terra20 for their generous donation of $1,500.
Read MoreNew Adult Day Program launched in the City’s west end
The WOCRC, in partnership with Algonquin College and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), has launched a new Adult Day Program (ADP) in the City’s west end.
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