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Ottawa Community Loan Fund - Fonds d'emprunt communautaire d'Ottawa, 308-2211 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON (2026)

10/16/2026

BIENVENUE À OTTAWA POUR LES NOUVEAUX ARRIVANTS

Bâtir votre avenir : Prenez vos décisions professionnelles et financières en toute confiance.

Faire reconnaître ses titres de compétences, réorienter sa carrière ou prendre d’importantes décisions professionnelles et financières dans une nouvelle communauté peut sembler intimidant.

Joignez-vous au Fonds d’emprunt communautaire d’Ottawa (FECO) pour une soirée gratuite et conviviale destinée aux anciens et actuels clients du FECO, aux nouveaux arrivants et aux professionnels formés à l’étranger, conçue pour vous aider à réduire l’incertitude qui entourent les prochaines étapes de votre parcours

Écoutez les témoignages d’anciens clients du FECO, posez vos questions et découvrez des ressources et des contacts utiles pour soutenir votre réussite professionnelle et financière.

Au programme :
• Témoignages et questions-réponses
• Ressources pratiques et contacts utiles
• Portrait professionnel gratuit avec un photographe professionnel
• Avant d’emprunter – information (séance d’information) bilingue sur le financement des petites entreprises
• Saveurs et traditions du monde : repas léger et rafraîchissements

📅 Mercredi 28 octobre 2026 | 17 h à 19 h
📍 211, avenue Bronson, salle 098B, Ottawa
🎟️ Gratuit | Inscription obligatoire
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant: https://bit.ly/4hzS071

Les enfants sont les bienvenus. Le lieu est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite.

Le Fonds d’emprunt communautaire d’Ottawa (FECO) soulignera reconnait également le soutien du gouvernement de l’Ontario, accordé par l’entremise d’une subvention de démarrage de 12 mois de la Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario (FTO). Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Fond d’Emprunt Communautaire d’Ottawa remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.

10/16/2026

WELCOME OTTAWA FOR NEWCOMERS

Building Your Future: Taking the Fear Out of Career and Financial Decisions

Navigating credential recognition, career transitions, professional development, or important financial decisions in a new community can feel daunting.

Join the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) for a free and welcoming evening for OCLF clients, alumni, and newcomers, designed to take some of the uncertainty out of your next steps.

Hear real experiences from OCLF clients, ask the questions that matter to you, make meaningful connections, and access practical resources to support your professional and financial future.

What to expect:
• Real experiences & open Q&A
• Practical resources & meaningful connections
• Complimentary professional headshots with a professional photographer
• Before You Borrow - bilingual small-business financing information
• Tastes & Traditions Around the World activity, food & refreshments

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 211 Bronson Avenue, Room 098B, Ottawa
🎟️ Free | Registration required

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4hzS071

Children are welcome. The venue is accessible to people with disabilities.

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) will also recognize the support of the Government of Ontario through a 12-month Seed grant awarded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Fond d’Emprunt Communautaire d’Ottawa remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.

10/15/2026

Supporting young people in our community?

OCLF is pleased to announce a new series of money skills sessions, funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant, for Ottawa's young people.

These sessions help participants build confidence and develop practical money management skills, including:
✅ Budgeting & saving
✅ Smart spending habits
✅ Responsible borrowing
✅ Investment basics
✅ Understanding housing costs
✅ Planning for major purchases

Bring practical money skills to your community

Organizations serving individuals ages 13 to 39 can book engaging sessions designed to help participants make informed financial decisions and build skills that last a lifetime.

Sessions are available virtually or in person, based on partner preferences and participant needs, and can accommodate groups of 15 to 25 participants.

To book a session, contact Arezou Nooristani at [email protected]

10/14/2026

📢 From our partner OCISO

Are you an experienced professional looking to make a difference? The Credential Recognition Program (CRP) is seeking volunteer mentors to support internationally trained professionals as they navigate the Canadian workplace.

OCISO is especially looking for mentors with 2+ years of Canadian professional experience, particularly in health care, education, engineering, accounting, and other regulated professions.

Interested in becoming a mentor or know someone who may be a great fit?

🔗 Apply: https://bit.ly/46Nk4O8
(Select "Volunteer as a Career Mentor")

For more information, contact María Aráuz at [email protected].

10/14/2026

OCLF's "Budgeting for Real Life: Beyond the Basics" workshop is part of our money skills series, helping young people build practical money management skills and greater financial confidence. This session is designed for individuals aged 18-39.

Participants will learn how to:
✅ Manage everyday expenses
✅ Create a budget that works for their lifestyle
✅ Prepare for unexpected costs
✅ Align spending with personal values and goals
✅ Plan for future financial priorities

Through practical financial education, participants gain tools and strategies to make informed financial decisions and navigate independent living with confidence.

Sessions are available virtually or in person, depending on partner preferences and participant needs, and can accommodate groups of 15-25 participants.
We invite organizations serving this age group to book a workshop for their clients.

To book a session, contact Arezou Nooristani at [email protected]

10/13/2026

BIENVENUE À OTTAWA POUR LES NOUVEAUX ARRIVANTS

Bâtir votre avenir : Prenez vos décisions professionnelles et financières en toute confiance.

Faire reconnaître ses titres de compétences, réorienter sa carrière ou prendre d’importantes décisions professionnelles et financières dans une nouvelle communauté peut sembler intimidant.

Joignez-vous au Fonds d’emprunt communautaire d’Ottawa (FECO) pour une soirée gratuite et conviviale destinée aux anciens et actuels clients du FECO, aux nouveaux arrivants et aux professionnels formés à l’étranger, conçue pour vous aider à réduire l’incertitude qui entourent les prochaines étapes de votre parcours

Écoutez les témoignages d’anciens clients du FECO, posez vos questions et découvrez des ressources et des contacts utiles pour soutenir votre réussite professionnelle et financière.

Au programme :
• Témoignages et questions-réponses
• Ressources pratiques et contacts utiles
• Portrait professionnel gratuit avec un photographe professionnel
• Avant d’emprunter – information (séance d’information) bilingue sur le financement des petites entreprises
• Saveurs et traditions du monde : repas léger et rafraîchissements

📅 Mercredi 28 octobre 2026 | 17 h à 19 h
📍 211, avenue Bronson, salle 098B, Ottawa
🎟️ Gratuit | Inscription obligatoire
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant: https://bit.ly/4hzS071

Les enfants sont les bienvenus. Le lieu est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite.

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Fond d’Emprunt Communautaire d’Ottawa remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.

10/13/2026

WELCOME OTTAWA FOR NEWCOMERS

Building Your Future: Taking the Fear Out of Career and Financial Decisions

Navigating credential recognition, career transitions, professional development, or important financial decisions in a new community can feel daunting.

Join the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) for a free and welcoming evening for OCLF clients, alumni, and newcomers, designed to take some of the uncertainty out of your next steps.

Hear real experiences from OCLF clients, ask the questions that matter to you, make meaningful connections, and access practical resources to support your professional and financial future.

What to expect:
• Real experiences & open Q&A
• Practical resources & meaningful connections
• Complimentary professional headshots with a professional photographer
• Before You Borrow - bilingual small-business financing information
• Tastes & Traditions Around the World activity, food & refreshments

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 211 Bronson Avenue, Room 098B, Ottawa
🎟️ Free | Registration required

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4hzS071

Children are welcome. The venue is accessible to people with disabilities.

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Fond d’Emprunt Communautaire d’Ottawa remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.

10/12/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from OCLF! 🍂
This Thanksgiving, we celebrate the strength of our diverse community, the meaningful connections we build together, and the many contributions newcomers make to our city every day.

We are grateful for our participants, partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters who help create a more welcoming and inclusive Ottawa for all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, warmth, and cherished moments.

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at OCLF!

10/09/2026

📢 From our partner OCISO

Are you an experienced professional looking to make a difference? The Credential Recognition Program (CRP) is seeking volunteer mentors to support internationally trained professionals as they navigate the Canadian workplace.

OCISO is especially looking for mentors with 2+ years of Canadian professional experience, particularly in health care, education, engineering, accounting, and other regulated professions.

Interested in becoming a mentor or know someone who may be a great fit?

🔗 Apply: https://bit.ly/46Nk4O8
(Select "Volunteer as a Career Mentor")

For more information, contact María Aráuz at [email protected].

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