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About us

OHJD is a registered nonprofit that assists new immigrants arriving in Canada, refugees and asylum seekers, low-income families, children and youth, seniors, homeless individuals, people experiencing financial hardship, individuals requiring emergency assistance and the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our services include food, clothing and furniture assistance, school supplies, emergency financial assistance, settlement services, housing assistance, employment guidance, community integration, educational programs, youth development, community events, volunteer opportunities, donation programs and partnerships with community organizations.

Our story

Founded by community members who arrived in Canada as newcomers themselves, OHJD grew from informal food and clothing drives into a structured organization serving thousands of people every year across Ontario and Quebec.

Youth program participants

Mission

To improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in our communities — new immigrants arriving in Canada, refugees and asylum seekers, low-income families, children and youth, seniors, homeless individuals, people experiencing financial hardship and individuals requiring emergency assistance — by providing food, clothing and furniture assistance, school supplies, emergency financial assistance, settlement services, housing assistance, employment guidance, community integration, educational programs, youth development, community events, volunteer opportunities, donation programs and partnerships with community organizations, always with dignity and respect.

Vision

A Canada where every newcomer, family and young person has the resources, guidance and community they need to thrive.

Core values

Dignity

Every person we serve is met with respect, privacy and choice.

Solidarity

We build with communities, not for them.

Accountability

Clear reporting on every dollar and every hour donated.

Inclusion

Bilingual, multicultural and open to everyone in need.

Transparency

We publish how funds are used and report our impact to donors, partners and the communities we serve.

98%

to programs

2%

administration

100%

audited annually

Board of Directors

JP

Jocellyn Pierre

President

FA

Frantz Alexis

Director

GG

Gisele Gervais

Secretary

JL

Johanne Lamonge

Treasurer

SK

Serge Cyrille Sipehou Kamdom

Administrator

BB

Bryce Wesley Bourgeois

Administrator