Ocapdd/Open Hands

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

Volunteer of the day!!

Emily joined our team last year and has been a huge asset! Her positivity and enthusiasm is felt by all!

Last summer, Emily joined us at the farm. She was involved in all aspects of the garlic growing clearing and selling process.

In December she jumped right in and helped at the gift wrap booth at Carlingwood Mall and showed her wrapping talents!

This year, she is back with us at the farm! Come on down to the little red shed to purchase your garlic and you will probably find her smiling face to greet you.

Thank you Emily for your many volunteer hours!

08/20/2026

Volunteer of the day!

Meet Claire, she has been volunteering with OCAPDD since 2000!

Claire started with the therapy dog program, visiting individuals at our centers and sharing joy. Soon after, she started helping with the gift wrapping and then joined the volunteers at the farm.

When you come to purchase your garlic, please take a moment to say hello to Claire and thank her for her 26 years of service to our organization!

Thank you!!!🙏

08/19/2026

Volunteers of the day!!

Co-operators Group came out to support the garlic farm for a full day of volunteering!

These amazing volunteers have been coming out to the farm and the gift wrap booth at Carlingwood Mall for decades. Their support has truly made a difference in the lives of the individuals supported by our organization.

Please take a moment to let all of them know how much they are appreciated.

08/18/2026

📺BIG NEWS — Tune in tomorrow!

Rosemarie and Heather from Silver Spring Studio/OCAPDD are heading to CTV Your Morning tomorrow at 8:10 a.m.!

Don’t miss your chance to catch them live as they share all about Silver Spring Studio, our exciting upcoming Farm Fun Day, and the incredible work happening at the Studio.

If you can’t watch live, don’t worry — we’ll upload the segment as soon as we can for everyone who misses it!

Make sure you tune in and send some love to Rosemarie and Heather! ❤️