Sikh Community Services (SCS) Ottawa is a volunteer organization that provides various social, cultural, health and community programs to improve the well-being of community members. As a member, individuals can participate in recommending the Board of Directors, be informed of new programs, and volunteer. SCS delivers programs for seniors, youth, families and individuals in areas such as health services, social services, cultural programs, employment training, and support for immigrants. The mission is focused on improving health and social well-being through targeted programs delivered directly or with partners.

1. Together we are Stronger SCS Motto
Sikh Community Services (SCS) Ottawa is a What can we do for our community? SIKH COMMUNITY
volunteer organization, with members who are
willing to donate their resources and time for
the benefit of the community. We urge all
SERVICES
members of the community to join SCS as
members. OTTAWA
As a member you will:
 Be asked for your opinion on new programs
and services needed by the community
 Be informed of new programs and projects
that are being launched
 Participate in recommending the Board of
Youth helping with the gardening and
Directors and the Trustees
landscaping projects undertaken by SCS at the
 Be eligible to be elected to the Board of Ottawa Sikh Gurdwara grounds during 2010
Directors and the Trustees, based on
established criteria.
Contact us
If you wish to join or have any questions,
please send us an email at
info@scsottawa.org or call any one of the
current slate of officers:
Mr. Awtar S. Koonar • 613-839-0982
Mr. Iqbal S. Jaswal • 613-447-7066
Several picnic outings have been organized for
Mrs. Kulvinder K. Chana • 613-226-4893 seniors during the past years
Mrs. Surinder K. Rayat • 613-228-6922
Mr. Santokh Singh Virdee • 613-825-5500
Dr. Swaran Lall • 613-599-9074
Mr. Gurbachan S. Bedi • 613-729-1753
Mr. Ramsarup Singh • 613-818-7721
“Sarbat da Bhala”
A visit to the Museum of Civilization in
Ottawa/Hull was organized for seniors on May
13, 2007
Sarbat da Bhala is the guiding
Thanks to our community partners
principle of SCS Ottawa which
Ottawa Sikh Society SCS Ottawa brings people together translates to
Jewish Family Services through its social, cultural, health “Wellbeing of Humanity”
and other community programs

2. Vision Programs & Services Volunteer Programs
To be a compassionate and vibrant SCS provides a wide range of programs and Volunteers are the foundation of any non-
organization that is dedicated to community services for Seniors, Youth, Families and profitable association. We need volunteers to
service based on the Sikh principles and values Individuals: lead many activities and projects for meeting
of "dignity, respect and care for all". It will be SCS objectives. As a volunteer, you will
the first organization that will come to the
Seniors Programs influence the direction and outcomes of SCS.
minds of people in need!  Health services: yoga and chair
exercises; seminars on various common Research Program
Mission diseases, nutrition, dental health and SCS conducts research on a continuous basis
physical activity on matters important to the Community.
The mission of SCS is focused on improving the
health and social well-being of all community  Social services: organizing outings to
members by delivering targeted programs and festivals, natural environment and
services aimed at children, youth, seniors and museums; seminars on financial planning, Become a SCS Volunteer today
families. Programs will be delivered directly by Wills and Estate planning, dual citizenship and make a difference!!
SCS or in partnership with other community etc.
 Isolated seniors: care-giving at home,  Volunteer Appreciation Days: SCS
organizations.
transportation for appointments and recognizes and honours its volunteers
Objectives shopping; daily assurance calls etc. on regular basis.
 To alleviate the isolation of seniors by  Cultural Programs: Organizing cultural  Inspire Volunteers to be future leaders
providing education, cultural activities and programs for seniors and families of SCS.
recreational activities and other programs
Youth Programs
 To enhance public awareness around arts
and culture by showcasing various cultural  Workshops: arts and crafts; getting
activities and exhibits youth ready for job and connection to
employers; and starting their own
 To provide counselling and other support business
services for families, immigrants, refugees  Intergenerational projects (seniors
and others as required leading and youth assisting and learning):
 To provide employment training and gardening; landscaping; seniors sharing
education programs to youth and other skills and knowledge
people in need  Mentoring: Encouraging and mentoring Teeyan da Mela was celebrated on
youth for participating in cultural, social October 25, 2008 in Ottawa
and volunteer programs and services
Families Programs
 Social and Cultural Programs:
Organizing and delivering various social &
cultural programs like Punjabi Mela, Lohri,
Diwali for families and seniors, etc.
 New Immigrants: Organizing orientation
services for new immigrants and helping
them to easily integrate in the Canadian
society
 Families with special needs:
Youth helping with the landscaping and
Organizing services for families in special gardening projects undertaken by SCS at the
SCS was represented at a Heart & Stroke
needs such as disabilities or other crisis Ottawa Sikh Gurdwara grounds during 2010
Foundation Seminar on August 18, 2009
situation