The CHEO Foundation is responsible for developing, accepting, distributing, and recognizing philanthropy in support of CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson House.
Incorporated in 1974, the CHEO Foundation was established by a group of volunteers who came together in the 1960’s. CHEO provides world class pediatric healthcare to
The Chelsea Foundation (CF) is a non-profit charitable organization whose principal purpose is to promote sport, culture and leisure, as well as foster a sense of community in the municipality of Chelsea.
In line with its vision, mission and strategic pillars of Fundraising and Partnerships & Community Engagement, the Chelsea
Since 1970, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa have been creating strong relationships between Mentors & Mentees. Mentors in their programs are role models that teach youth by example. The importance of giving back, education, respect for family, peers, and the community are all taught through these life-changing friendships. The
This year marked 20 years since Ottawa Therapy Dogs was established as a non-profit organization providing animal-assisted interventions to vulnerable individuals across Ottawa.Their volunteer handlers and their furry companions currently visit over 50 sites across the city, including The Royal Mental Health Centre and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, providing
The Lotus Centre for Special Music Education is a leader in increasing access to adapted music education and serving the special needs community and provide accessible music programming to individuals of all ages. ODBF will be supporting their Adapted Summer Music Camp for children developmentally aged 5-18 serving children and adults with a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. This camp, which has a two to one staff/camper ratio, centers on music circles led by professional music educators trained in adapting instruction for students with disabilities. During these music circles, campers learn about music concepts, experience different genres of music, and explore instruments. Campers also participate in traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor play, and story time.
The Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps 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…
Helping With Furniture (HWF) provides hope, comfort, and stability to families and individuals who are starting over, and transforms empty dwellings into homes. Clients are emerging from precarious circumstances and referred by social agencies. Volunteers pick up donated, gently-used furniture and household items; sort them; deliver free of charge;
Ausome Ottawa was founded in 2015 by 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 Kidney Foundation of Canada works to impact kidney patients by investing in medical research to enhance care, educating them on kidney health and kidney disease, and providing them with programs to improve their quality of life.Recreation and relaxation are universal needs, but perhaps even more so for chronic disease
BGC Ottawa 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…
Cornerstone Housing for Women provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for a diversity of women. Services are offered in an environment which promotes dignity and a sense of hope. They are committed to public education and advocacy, and strive to increase safe, supportive housing and to end homelessness. Funds will
St. Luke’s Table has merged with two other programs run by St. Luke’s Anglican Church, The Well and Centre 454, and together are now called Ottawa Anglican Day Programs. The program aims to improve personal and mental health by providing a safe, supportive environment and/or practical assistance, for anyone who
