Partner Profiles & Stories
Partner Profiles & Stories · 15 December 2022
Earlier this month, OCYI caught up with our new partner OrKidstra to see what this inspiring organization has been up to and to learn more about their preparations for the holiday season.
Partner Profiles & Stories · 15 December 2022
“I love this recipe as it was one of the first things I learned how to bake with my mom! It is also a very special recipe within my family, as it belonged to my late grandmother. I am so excited to share it with the OCYI!” -Jayden, a Youth Advisory Council member for the Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective Ingredients 4 large old brown bananas (mashed) 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 2 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cups flour Chocolate chips (desired...
Partner Profiles & Stories · 15 December 2022
On November 28, OCYI’s Ottawa Collaborative for Parenting Support Task Group hosted an information session to promote the newly redesigned Just ask poster!
Partner Profiles & Stories · 15 December 2022
On November 2, OCYI’s Critical Hours Task Group (CHTG), composed of staff from over a dozen critical hours programs across Ottawa, hosted their first in-person training conference since 2018.
Partner Profiles & Stories · 15 December 2022
The OCYI team enjoyed visiting Ottawa's Community Houses to spread some holiday cheer!
Partner Profiles & Stories · 28 September 2022
Back to school can be exciting for parents, children and youth, and can also heighten familiar challenges or introduce new ones.
Partner Profiles & Stories · 28 September 2022
The recipe "Stacey's Pumpkin Cake" was shared with OCYI by a BBBSO staff member
Partner Profiles & Stories · 28 September 2022
On September 14, OCYI hosted our annual meeting as a virtual Town Hall.
Partner Profiles & Stories · 28 September 2022
Over the summer, OCYI invited Ottawa’s kids and youth to enter the first official Growing Up Great Art Contest!