Support, Connect, Engage
People Belong, Families are strong, Neighbours Care, everyone Shares
A welcoming community, supporting each other through diverse programs & resources to create healthy neighbourhoods. last year alone, we served 3137 people in 1267 households. Our centres have been set up to be non-institutional, barrier free space, so they are welcoming to everyone. It is a reflection of the needs, talents and gifts of our neighbours and friends so that it is relevant to the whole community. We believe in supporting the whole community together, regardless of income level, age or background. OPNC is a charitable organization and volunteers are the core of our organization. Our centre has various programs including, multicultural programs (Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, German, Arabic, Newcomers); harm reduction, food bank, community garden, counselling support group, tenant support, poverty support group, utility bill payments, financial literacy, year round income tax, Seniors, supports for people with disabilities. We run family, infant, toddler, preschool and youth programs. We also have an affordable preschool, camp and before and after school programs. We provide free or affordable space to a number of local agencies and businesses to run family programming including Rock, Nelson Youth Centre, HIPPY, Guides, Russian music theater, Halton Legal, Halton Region, Oakville Library, Kerry’s Place, Stride, The Bridge, SAVIS, SOS first Aid, Karate, and Wei Yan Art Classes.
