The OCC Blog

Nneka’s project is a grassroots, Black-led initiative dedicated to supporting Black caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Unseen Stars: Healing Crown Wards through Literary Arts & Performance was created to provide sacred and creative spaces for crown wards to gather, heal, and express themselves.

30 local leaders from Ontario have been selected to receive $5,000 in grant funding, leadership development training and peer-to-peer networking to implement their project idea through the Ontario Community Changemaker (OCC) program.

8 80 Cities is seeking applications for the 2025–2026 Ontario Community Changemakers program.

Updates from Igor, Nicole & Patricia at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Mabe, Micha, Nicole & Rebecca at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Darren, Hibo, Jeniffer & Kamilah at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Samantha, Aizenose, Saif & Andrina at the end of their one year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

30 leaders from Ontario will receive $5,000 to implement their project idea, leadership development training from 8 80 Cities, and peer-to-peer networking with other grassroots community champions.

8 80 Cities is seeking applications for the 2024 – 2025 Ontario Community Changemakers program.

Updates from Samantha & Saif at mid-year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.

Updates from Mabe, Micha & Rebecca at mid-year of implementing their projects as a #OCChangemaker.