Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA)

“I had to go to the ER just to get a break.” That’s the reality for caregivers when community supports disappear. In 2024, 1 in 4 Ontario caregivers had to step away from work because there were no other options. Tell your MPP to act: EveryoneNeedsCare.ca #EveryoneNeedsCare

We’re getting ready for Community Champions Week and excited to visit @LUMACARE1974 with apetito Canada to take part in Meals on Wheels deliveries! Looking forward to highlighting the amazing work their team, providers, and volunteers do every day. #MarchforMeals2026

According to a recent survey, 83% of community health organizations report overwhelming staff workloads and increasing wait times due to wage disparities. It’s time to support community health workers and close the wage gap to protect access to services. #ForUsForYou

Meals on Wheels supports people across Ontario with more than a meal. Each delivery brings a friendly visit and a moment of connection that helps clients stay safe and supported at home. Celebrating the impact during #MarchforMeals2026, presented by apetito Canada.

“People need to wake up and see what’s going on.” A new @INsauga feature shows why #OCSA is sounding the alarm ahead of #Budget2026. The crisis in community care is already hitting Ontario families. Read more: loom.ly/Hb7WX4M Act: EveryoneNeedsCare.ca

Next week, OCSA and apetito will join @LUMACARE1974 for a special Meals on Wheels Delivery Day as part of #MarchForMeals. Leaders will help pack meals and deliver them to seniors alongside Lumacare staff and volunteers. Stay tuned for highlights from the day. 🍽️ #MealsOnWheels

“If I don’t have my drivers, I don’t go to my medical appointments.” Seniors like Dorothy in Uxbridge rely on community care to stay connected. Rural Ontario needs stronger support. Read more: loom.ly/Y3_qWvU Act: EveryoneNeedsCare.ca #EveryoneNeedsCare #OCSA

Meals on Wheels delivers more than a meal, it brings connection and support to people who rely on the service to stay safe at home. Hear from clients, families, and volunteers in this video from @tngcommunityTO. #MarchforMeals2026 Presented by apetito Canada.

Community health workers are facing economic hardships, with some even needing to access food banks. These real-life testimonials from the frontlines underscore the urgent need for wage parity with peers doing similar work in other parts of the health care system. #ForUsForYou

Did you know? Meals on Wheels programs deliver over 3 million meals every year across Ontario. Thank you to the providers and volunteers who make this possible. Celebrating the impact during March for Meals 2026, presented by apetito Canada. #MarchforMeals2026

$103/day to keep a senior at home. Up to $1,000/day for a hospital bed. Underfunding services like Meals on Wheels and transportation doesn’t save money, it pushes seniors into hospitals. Tell your MPP: EveryoneNeedsCare.ca #EveryoneNeedsCare #OCSA #onpoli

Meals on Wheels deliveries provide more than a meal, they bring connection and a quick check-in for clients across Ontario. Volunteers make these moments possible every day. Celebrating their impact during #MarchforMeals2026, presented by apetito Canada.

We’re proud to recognize apetito Canada as the Title Sponsor of #MarchforMeals2026. A trusted provider of meals to Meals on Wheels agencies across Ontario, apetito helps support the deliveries that bring more than a meal to communities every day. #MealsonWheels #OCSA

Celebrate March for Meals Month with our Meals To Go fundraiser. On March 25, receive a delicious lunch delivered to your workplace AND support our Meals on Wheels program. Each meal is $15. Order here for Ptbo and Lakefield: commcareptbo.org/mealstogo @OCSAtweets #MarchForMeals

Our community health care heroes are struggling – sometimes taking on second jobs just to make ends meet. Hear their stories and join us in advocating for wages that reflect the critical work they do in Ontario's community health sector. #ForUsForYou

Cuts are coming without funding for Home Care & CSS. As Ontario wraps up #Budget2026, programs like meal delivery, respite & transportation are at risk. Seniors. Caregivers. Hospitals. All impacted. Send an urgent letter today: EveryoneNeedsCare.ca #EveryoneNeedsCare #OCSA

Meals on Wheels delivers connection, dignity, and a vital safety check that helps seniors and people with disabilities remain safe at home. March for Meals 2026, proudly presented by apetito, highlights the essential role this service plays across Ontario. #MarchforMeals2026

Today we launch March for Meals 2026: More than a Meal. Meals on Wheels delivers more than food, it delivers connection, a safety check, and prevention. It reduces isolation, supports independence, and eases pressure on hospitals. Proudly presented by @apetito. #MarchforMeals2026

Did you know? 94% of community health organizations say compensation is the #1 challenge for recruiting and retaining staff. It’s time to close the wage gap to protect access to services for Ontarians. #ForUsForYou

@CopernicusLodge marked Valentine’s season with a concert and cooking program, bringing residents together in music, laughter, and celebration. #SeniorLiving #OntarioSeniors #CommunityImpact

@ESS_Seniors received the #GinnyGivesAward for its Creative Connections Art Therapy Program, supporting older adults living with dementia through person-centered care. #DementiaCare #SeniorCare

This week’s OCSA member highlights celebrate milestone impact, award-winning dementia care, and meaningful moments of connection. #OCSA #ONhealth #CommunityImpact