Media – OCH News Room
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About Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) offers approximately 15,000 homes to about 33,000 tenants, including seniors, families, individuals, and people with disabilities. These homes are located in various communities throughout Ottawa and house a diverse population with different languages, cultures, and ethnicities. OCH is Ottawa’s primary community housing provider, managing two-thirds of the city’s housing portfolio and ranking as the second largest in Ontario. In 2024, OCH earned recognition for the seventh consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.
The Corporation operates at arm’s length from the City of Ottawa, our sole Shareholder. OCH collaborates with nearly 100 community and private sector partners to serve and support OCH residents. The OCH portfolio includes a majority (90%) of social housing rentals (deep affordability) and affordable housing (below-average market rent).
Aug 19th, 2024
News Release: $200,000 Investment Results in Building Makeover at 395 Parkdale
OTTAWA – August 19, 2024 — Tenants cut the ribbon on a major facelift of the entryway and common areas at Hintonburg Place. Thanks to the Welcome Home program, the lobby and hallways are much brighter. This program, which places significant value on tenant involvement, allows tenants to pick the colour schemes, giving them an active...
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Media - OCH News Room, Media Release
Oct 16th, 2023
NEWS RELEASE – Shovels are in the ground on the next phase of Mosaïq Ottawa!
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Media - OCH News Room, Media Advisory
Oct 13th, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Groundbreaking for 273 Affordable Homes in Downtown Ottawa
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Media Release
Sep 18th, 2023
News Release: Ottawa Community Housing Cuts the Ribbon on $72K Capital Investment in Seniors Community at 31 McEwen
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Media Advisory, Uncategorized
Sep 14th, 2023
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing to Celebrate the Completion of ‘Welcome Home’ Community Improvement at 31 McEwen
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Media Advisory
Jun 21st, 2023
OCHC Board and Committee Members Go Green and participate in their first Tree Planting Project in Debra Dynes Community
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Media Advisory