Ontario Community Support Association

01/16/2026

ALC beds continue to rise while long-term care waitlists grow. Investing in community care is how we relieve acute care.

01/16/2026

Today, community health organizations from across Ontario came together to submit our pre-budget recommendations to the provincial government. We believe the solution to a strained health system starts in the community. Investing in community health workers strengthens care close to home, reduces pressure on hospitals, and keeps our system stable for everyone. Strong communities build a strong health care system.

01/15/2026

We cannot build our way out of this problem. We will never have enough hospital beds or LTC beds — and on top of that, Ontarians want to be at home.

01/14/2026

Without new investment in Community Support Services, seniors will lose meals, caregivers will lose respite, and hospitals will absorb the cost as more people are stuck waiting for care that should be delivered at home.

01/02/2026

Now Live: New Podcast Episode!

We’re excited to share our latest episode of Chat About Aging in Your Community, where we discuss the critical importance of advocacy at a time when the health-care system is under significant strain, with guest CEO Lori Holloway from Ontario Community Support Association

Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvrScVrl-lk

12/19/2025

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12/08/2025

Awareness protects charities. This Charity Fraud Awareness Week, learn how to spot scams and strengthen your organization’s defenses. Understand the risks and get the tools to better protect your charity from fraud and cybercrime: https://loom.ly/AXRGBtY

12/05/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day 2025! Today we recognize the volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to strengthen communities across Ontario and beyond. This year’s theme, “Every Contribution Matters,” celebrates the impact of every act of service, big or small.

As the world launches the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, we are proud to acknowledge how volunteers support healthier, more connected communities. Their care and dedication are felt every day.

Thank you to volunteers everywhere for everything you do.

11/20/2025

The OCSA team had a great visit with Nucleus Independent Living at their Nucleus Reimagined event. Their renewed space and the work they are doing shows true dedication to improving how people access and experience care.

We toured their office, learned about their latest initiatives, and joined the formal program where our CEO, Lori Holloway, offered remarks.

Thank you to the Nucleus team for hosting us. We are proud to support members who continue to move home and community care forward!

11/18/2025

OCSA was at Queen’s Park yesterday for the lobby day, joining nine community health associations to call for closing the wage gap across our sector. These disparities continue to challenge recruitment, retention, and overall system stability.

We appreciated the strong engagement from government and all opposition parties. Our CEO Lori Holloway and Board Member Mila Ray-Daniels met with Minister Sylvia Jones , MPP Adil Shamji, MPP Tyler Watt, MPP John Jordan, and staff from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing .

Thank you to everyone we met with and to the members and frontline staff whose experience drives this advocacy forward.

11/10/2025

This week OCSA recognizes Nurse Practitioner Week!

Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners go above and beyond every day, providing expert, compassionate care and helping build a stronger, healthier Ontario.

Thank you to all NPs for your dedication and leadership.

Happy !