Camp Oochigeas (Ooch) is a privately funded, volunteer-based organization that provides kids with and affected by childhood cancer with unique opportunities for growth through challenging, fun, enriching and magical experiences. Ooch is much more than a summer camp. Ooch is the only overnight camp in Ontario to offer onsite
Ausome was founded in 2015 by Ottawa parents to eliminate social exclusion for children with autism and their families through the power of sport/recreation. While being physically active and getting healthier, Ausome allows children to build confidence, allows families to make connections and feel “normal” and creates a community,
The St. Joe’s Women’s Centre is a Day Program, that is dedicated to the needs of women and their children, in a supportive and safe environment. Social and educational programs are offered to promote empowerment, autonomy, and dignity in a non-judgemental atmosphere.
St. Joe’s Women’s Centre was founded in May 1984 to
The St. Luke’s Table aims to improve personal and mental health by providing a safe, supportive environment and/or practical assistance, for anyone who may find it difficult to integrate with society due to poverty, illness and/or under-developed life skills.
Formerly the St Luke’s Lunch Club and Drop in Centre, the
The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation is dedicated to fostering within our children the quest for a brighter future. A Foundation camp experience provides programs to help children from economically disadvantaged homes develop lifelong skills. For these children, opportunities and environments…
The OSEG Foundation operates as a stand-alone, not for profit entity. The funding from ODBF will be invested in specialized programs and camps that give more children and youth, ages 5 to 24, access to sport-based development. By breaking down the barriers that limit a child’s participation, OSEG will give more children…
The Ottawa Senators Foundation empowers children and youth to reach their full potential by investing in social recreation and education programs that promote both physical and mental wellness. The funding from ODBF will be used for the new Sens Power Plays program. Through a proven, confidential, secure application…
The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO) has served the Ottawa community since 1923, reaching out to 4,500 children and youth each year through after-school, weekend and summer programs that build self-esteem and help to develop stronger social skills.
BGCO is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive place…
The Canadian Olympic Foundation raises philanthropic funds to support the Canadian Olympic team, next generation high-performance athletes, and the Canadian sport system.
Pursuing excellence in sport requires long-term vision and funding.
The Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) is comprised of more than 5,000 volunteers from coast to coast to coast in Canada in 59 zones and nine divisions. Over the past two decades, the Canadian Ski Patrol services have extended beyond the ski hill to offer first aid/medical support, and full medical team
The OICC is a not for profit regional centre of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Their centre of innovation and excellence has provided integrative, whole person, healthcare services and education to people in the Ottawa Region since November 2011. The OICC has served nearly 2000 people living with or
Dragons for all is a recreational dragon boat program for adults with developmental disabilities. With the Rideau Canoe Club, they are able to provide an opportunity to participate in the joy of dragon boating. All sessions are held at the Rideau Canoe Club and include all necessary equipment.
“We
