OCCSC Recruits New Members
OCCSC is a non-profit, non-partisan, charitable organization committed to advancing the full social and economic integration and participation of newcomers, immigrants and people of Chinese descent in the City of Ottawa. We provide one-stop services containing; settlement, language, employment support, youth services and volunteer opportunities. We have successfully been serving the community for the past 47 years!
In the past year, we have helped over 3,000 newcomers and immigrants. 2,279 of them received one-on-one & group settlement services, totaling to 6,965 sessions. 609 received English training, 35 received free online tutoring services, 99 completed the Job Search Workshop training, 95 participated in Communication and Job Searching Skills training, and 58 were employed under the employment Services programs; WITT and LHL. Our WeChat account has received 6000+ followers, posting 300+ messages every year to introduce our free services and workshops to the community. We also recruited 216 volunteers who contributed 7,560 hours to assist our clients. Many volunteers have landed their dream job with the help of OCCSC.
Other than government funding, OCCSC relies on the community, individual donations and sponsorships, to support seniors, youth, and people with special needs. We also run additional operational programs that are not funded by the government which include the Volunteer program, Virtual Youth and Homework Club, Youth Leadership Program, WeChat, and the OCCSC Ukrainian program. Your donations and support are crucial for these programs to exist.
Other than making donations, becoming our member helps us identify our goal and supports us financially. Therefore, we sincerely invite you to join our yearly membership!
Benefits of being a member:
• Vote at our Annual General Meeting
• Have the opportunity to be elected onto the Board of Directors.
• Receive an e-copy of the Annual Report.
• Receive our e-newsletter.
To register or renew your membership card, please follow the link below: https://www.occsc.org/membership
You can also come to our office at 400 Cooper Street, 2000, or call us at 613-235-4875 ext. 161 and our receptionist will be happy to assist you.
Member Fee: $10/year, Seniors over 65: $5/year.
Valid membership starts from your registration day until the anniversary of the year.
Annual General Meeting
Time: Thursday, November 24th, 2022,
5:00 –6:00 p.m.
Place: ZOOM
Please be advised that there will be voting to pass last year’s meeting minutes, as well as reports on OCCSC’s achievements from April 2021- March 2022. Valid membership is necessary for voting at the AGM. All memberships purchased are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
We look forward to working with you and building our community. Stronger Together!