BGC Ottawa
Omar Alhattab has over 20 years of experience in youth outreach and support, currently serving as the Manager of Outreach Programs at BGC Ottawa since September 2003, where oversight is provided for a team of 50 and annual government-funded programs. As a Senior Youth Counselor at The Roberts Smart Centre, Omar focuses on assisting youths with severe mental health and behavioral needs across Ontario. Teaching experience includes an instructor role at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology and previous board membership at Youth Ottawa, which aims to empower youth to drive positive change in the community. Additionally, Omar has worked with immigrant youth at the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization and contributed to youth camps as a Senior Counselor. Education includes a Social Service Worker diploma from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology.
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BGC Ottawa
For almost one hundred years, BGC Ottawa, a registered charity, has provided programming directly to children and youth in vulnerable neighbourhoods. FREE Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides vital programs and services to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. BGC Ottawa is about Systemic Opportunity. Charitable Registration #118814565 RR0001