Support, Connect, EngagePeople Belong, Families are strong, Neighbours Care, everyone SharesA welcoming community, supporting each other through diverse programs & resources to build friendships, strengthen our children & create healthy neighbourhoods. To relieve poverty, provide education, support, recreational & social opportunities for people of all abilities and ages.We are a registered charity, community based agency that began in 1999 with 6 women meeting together and In the last 20 years we have supported 18,810 people. Last year alone, we served 3736 people. Our centre has been set up to be a non-institutional, barrier free space, so that it is welcoming to everyone. It is a reflection of the needs, talents and gifts of our neighbours and friends so that it is relevant to the whole community. We believe in supporting the whole community together, regardless of income level, age or background.OPNC is a charitable organization and volunteers are the core of our organization. Our centre has various programs including, multicultural programs (Mandarin, Japanese, German, Arabic); food programs, household supports, counselling support group, harm reduction, poverty support group, utility bill payments, financial literacy, year-round income tax, Mobility Equipment, Seniors, supports for people with disabilities. We run family, infant, toddler, preschool, school age and youth programs. We provide free or affordable space to a number of local agencies and businesses to provide programs including Rock, HIPPY, Guides, Oakville Optimist Youth Program, Halton Region, Oakville Library, Adapt, Elizabeth Fry, SAVIS, SOS first Aid, Karate, Acorn Mandarin Program, Takallam Arabic Program, and Wei Yan Art Classes