Ocapdd/Open Hands

10/14/2026

Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who make Aktion club so much fun!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Calling all volunteers!

Come join us at Silver Spring Farm to plant 40,000 garlic bulbs.

Date: Saturday, October 17th
Time: 8:30am - 12 noon
Location: 1705 Robertson Rd

Join us at the big blue barn. When you arrive there will be someone to greet you and direct you down to the fields.

For more information please email Anne Cole:
[email protected]

09/26/2026

Thank you to this wonderful volunteer group from Ciena who helped prepare the last of the garlic for planting!

09/24/2026

Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who came out and helped to put on the Annual OCAPDD BBQ! Each and every one of you made a difference in the lives of the individuals supported by our organization. They had a wonderful time thanks to all of you!

A special shout out to the organizing committee who put in many hour of work over the last few months. Your dedication and effort was truly outstanding!

We also want to thank the volunteers from Co-operators Group who came out today!

09/17/2026

Volunteer Ottawa Expo!!

Come visit us at Nepean Sportsplex today from 2-6pm and learn about the OCAPDD Volunteer program along with many other amazing organizations.

09/16/2026

Tonight we held the first Aktion Club of the new season! Thank you to all of the Kiwanis members who come out every two weeks to volunteer!

These wonderful volunteers serve dinner and provide a fun activity for the individuals supported by OCAPDD.

09/15/2026

The garlic 🧄 seed has arrived! The new season has begun!

Calling all volunteers! Come on down to Silver Spring Farm and help split and prepare the seed for planting. Everyone is welcome!

The schedule:

Today (Sept. 15) till 3pm
Wed. Sept. 16 - 9-3pm
Thurs. Sept 17 - 9-12 noon
Sat. Sept. 19 - 9-3pm
Fri. Sept. 25 - 9-3pm

Location: back of the big blue barn, 1705 Robertson rd.

See you all soon!

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

Thank you to Allen and the Arranhill Garlic Farm for delivering our garlic seed for next year’s crop!

We will be preparing the seed in September and planting after Thanksgiving. Thank you in advance to all the volunteers who will help to make our planting process a success!