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The Oakville Parent-Child Centre (OPCC) was started in 1980 in the basement of a church by two Moms. That's a story that is easy to tell and easy to lose its essence.
Throw your mind back to a time before the internet; before social media and before food could be ordered on apps and just show up at the door. Could you imagine going through the isolation of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic without curbside pickup? The truth is, so many parents of young children have been experiencing this isolation everyday for many years. Let's add migration to the mix. Whether moving within the country or between countries, having to take care of a very young human while having to get your own bearings as a parent and maybe, at some point, find some time to take care of yourself - all of that is difficult enough on its own. That can then be compounded by having to do it all in a new environment without friends or family within arms reach.
Jill and Anne managed to find each other in the midst of this swirl of emotions even without the reliance on technology that we have today. They immediately recognized that if they were feeling this way, then it meant that others were feeling it too. Instead of sitting home feeling forgotten by society, they decided to mobilize. First with a handful of other Moms and then finally with "Mothers Are People Too" launched on October 2nd, 1980.
From Moms dropping off registration forms in Jill's driveway to virtual programs streamed live and available all across the globe, OPCC has grown up.
Here is what we are doing in the community:
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Come with the Kids
- FREE EarlyON Programs
- Music with Tanya
- Mommy and Me Zumba and Yoga
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Drop the Kids Off
- Licensed Child Care
- After School Program (Oakwood Public School)
- Licensed Summer Camps
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Virtual Fun
- Art with Gloria
- Songs and Stories
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Fun at Home
- FREE Learning Kit Rental with Toys and Tools
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Fun Outdoors
- Outdoor Tree Trekkers
- March Break Outdoor Camp
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Fun for Parents
- Stroller Walk
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Help for Parents
- Roots Parenting
- Welcome Home for Newcomer Families
We’re here to help you get involved in your local community and truly make a difference. Whether you’re looking for more information about the charities we partner with or it’s time to get started, get in touch with us today. After you’ve completed the form below, a member of our team will be in touch with you.
*All donations will receive a tax receipt from Unity Values Foundation.
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