Ontario Community Support Association

04/08/2026

⏳Peer Reviewer applications close in 2 days!

There’s still time to get involved as a peer reviewer for CommunityConnect 2026.

Review submissions, support strong sessions, and contribute to this year’s program.

3–4 hour commitment
$250 registration discount

Apply by April 10: https://loom.ly/xIDp7KA

04/07/2026

Today is Caregiver Day!

Every year on the first Tuesday of April, the OCC hosts our annual Caregiver Day Campaign to bring awareness to caregiver issues and advocate for change.

This year, we're asking people to Care About Change! As reported in our recent Policy Brief: Supporting Caregivers in the Workforce, caregiving is for many a full-time job. According to the OCO, many caregivers spend over ten hours a week with caregiving responsibilities, and 72% feel so burnt out that they don't know if they can continue.

Yet caregivers and allies at the OCC make time every day to fight for the change they want to see. Over the last year, we collaborated to introduce a legislative motion for an Ontario Caregiver Support Benefit, and we released our fifth policy brief with recommendations on how the province can affect change for caregivers in the workforce. We also grew as a community, increasing our membership by 33% and continuing to provide a space for caregivers to advocate together for positive change.

How do you fight for change in Ontario? Comment below and make sure to follow along today to see our 2026 Caregiver Day Campaign: Care About Change!

04/07/2026

Today is National Caregiver Day.
Caregivers play a vital role in supporting people to live safely and independently at home, offering care, comfort, and connection every day.
To all caregivers, thank you for everything you do.

04/06/2026

What conversations should be front and centre at CommunityConnect 2026?

Submissions are focused on four key areas:
- Innovation in community care
- Funding, data, and system design
- Workforce and operations
- Leadership and governance

As a peer reviewer, you will help identify the sessions that matter most. Applications close April 10.
Apply now: https://loom.ly/xIDp7KA

04/06/2026

March for Meals 2026 has come to a close, and we’re taking a moment to reflect on what this month truly represents across Ontario!

From joining delivery routes with Lumacare to welcoming partners and community members at TNG Community Services open house, we saw firsthand what Meals on Wheels is all about: more than a meal, it’s connection, care, and a lifeline that helps people remain safe and independent at home.

Every day, providers across the province make this impact possible. To our members, volunteers, and partners, thank you. Your work strengthens communities, reduces isolation, and supports dignity for thousands of Ontarians.

We’re also grateful to apetito Canada for their sponsorship of this year’s campaign and their commitment to supporting nutrition and care in our communities.

While March shines a spotlight on this essential service, the need, and the work, doesn’t stop here. At OCSA, we continue to advocate for sustainable funding, stronger home and community care systems, and recognition of the critical role Meals on Wheels plays in Ontario’s health continuum.

Together, we can ensure that every person who needs support can access it, today, and every day.

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

Early Bird registration for CommunityConnect 2026 is now open.

This is where leaders share what is working, what is changing, and how organizations are adapting right now.

Practical ideas. Real conversations. Useful takeaways.

Secure your spot: https://loom.ly/1qDDd2U

03/31/2026

Want to help shape the Community Connect 2026 program?

We’re looking for peer reviewers to help evaluate workshop submissions and identify the sessions that will matter most to the sector.

This is a simple way to contribute your perspective and support strong, relevant conversations.

• 3–4 hour commitment
• Review submissions from across Ontario
• $250 registration discount

Apply to become a peer reviewer: https://loom.ly/xIDp7KA

03/27/2026

Community Champions Week continues at TNG Community Services!

Today, we’re partnering with apetito Canada to support Meals on Wheels and shine a light on the incredible people who make this essential service possible every day.

03/27/2026

The Ontario Community Support Association thanks the province for its continued investment in Home and Community Care as announced in the 2026 Ontario Budget. https://loom.ly/5Hd21-k

03/26/2026

Ontario’s home and community care sector is at a crossroads. Workforce shortages, funding shortfalls, and sweeping system changes are transforming how care is delivered. The time to act is now.

For CommunityConnect 2026, we are seeking workshop and panel proposals that tackle these challenges head-on. Sessions should offer new approaches, strategic insights and practical tools that help leaders and teams navigate change and deliver better outcomes for the people they serve.

Submit your proposal: https://loom.ly/oPL1t7o

03/24/2026

We’re here at Lumacare for Community Champions Week!

Today we’re joining apetito Canada to take part in Meals on Wheels deliveries and celebrate the amazing team and volunteers who make this program possible.