OCS Outcomes Report 2016-2017
Message from the Executive Director This Year in Reflection …
Accomplishments - We are very proud to say that Bill Reid Place, an expansion of the old 10 bed shelter to 16 beds of shelter and 12 transitional units is now complete. The old 6 bed mental health assisted living house is under reconstruction and will house 48 individuals. A new 6 bed resource has been developed for young people ages 19-25 with mental health challenges. We were successful with our bid to BC Housing to become owner/operators of Ted Kuhn Towers providing 425 units of social housing in Surrey. Combined with other existing housing and mental health services at OCS and working closely with other community partners, we are better able to provide much needed housing and support to our growing community. Our plans to build a service hub on King George Boulevard and 81 st Avenue are shaping up. There is much excitement about the development of a one-stop, integrated youth centre as well as other services out of this location. Community partners, neighbours and other supporters are excited about this opportunity for our community. Our Early Years, Family Services and Counselling Services continue to address the needs of Surrey’s population of 517,887 (Stats Canada 2016) including 92,550 children between 0-14 years of age. Leadership Changes - This year we had two senior staff retire – Connie Hong, Senior Manager of Immigrant Services (IS) and Ruth Beardsley, Senior Manager of Early Years Services (EY) – both are sorely missed. We have the great fortune of hiring Khim Tan to IS and Darby Wilkinson to EY. As well, we are very pleased that several internal staff have moved to take on management positions as others have retired or otherwise left OCS. I am inspired by the work done by our staff, volunteers and Board. In particular, I am appreciative of the day-to-day efforts of our staff who rise to whatever the occasion calls for. They are AMAZING! In the year going forward we will continue to build on the many significant developments of the current year including ongoing strengthening of existing partnerships and the building of new ones on behalf of our community. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, Board, community partners, donors and other supporters for your ongoing commitment to our community and the work accomplished through our collective efforts. Christine Mohr Executive Director
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