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CONTENTS COVER STORY Artificial intelligence and the non-profit sector .......................3 Peter Nicholson: Flow-through for tech? It’s the billion-dollar question............ 7 Hockey with the Hapkes ..........................................................................................9 Tribute to Molly Penny..............................................................................................12

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Foundation............................................................................ 30 Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation....................................................................32 Immigrants Integration Support Services (Stepstone House)...........................34 The Ottawa Mission.................................................................................................36 University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation................................................38 Matthew House Ottawa........................................................................................ 40 Causeway Work Centre..........................................................................................42 Ottawa Network for Education.............................................................................44 Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa.................................................................... 46 Ottawa Community Housing Foundation............................................................ 48 Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI).........................................................................50 Ottawa Safety Council (OSC).................................................................................52 Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.................................................................54 YMCA of the National Capital Region....................................................................56 ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities........................................................58 Bytown Museum..................................................................................................... 60 United Way East Ontario........................................................................................62 Ottawa School of Art / École d'art d'Ottawa....................................................... 64 Help Our Students 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AI? 'We can't be a humane society without humans' W

hen we were brainstorming ideas for the feature story in this year’s Giving Guide, we quickly agreed on one topic: artificial intelligence and the charitable sector.

It seemed like a no-brainer. After all, who among us is not grappling with the prospect (or perhaps the reality) of AI, whether in the public or private sector? But we were curious. What do those deliberations look like in the non-profit world?

Even in these relatively early days, it’s easy to be enticed by the efficiencies that AI promises to deliver. As Ottawa fundraising strategist Sam Laprade says, “Many people who were thinking AI wasn’t for the non-profit world are embracing it more and more and it’s not about replacing people; it’s about efficiency.”

As Mia Jensen’s article points out, there are multiple applications for AI in the charitable sector, from writing letters and blurbs to analyzing data and supporting prospecting. But, at what cost?

As is the case in the private sector, there are concerns about data security, accuracy and ethics. Just like any large financial institution or retailer, the average charity has reams of sensitive info about donors and supporters.

There is also the interesting debate about whether AI can remove human bias, or help to portray those in sensitive situations without using the image of a “real person.” It’s hard to argue that there are many potential benefits.

But what got me is this line from Sharon Miko at the Ottawa Humane Society: “Our philosophy is that AI is not going to replace people; it will replace tasks ... We want to use AI as a tool to empower our team to do even more for the animals. We can’t be a humane society without humans.”

After all, for most people, buying a product or a service is a practical decision. You need it, you buy it. But supporting or donating to a charity comes from a much different place. It’s based on a personal connection, a strongly held belief or a desire to give back or pay it forward. It’s about people and human emotion. It’s not the place for robotic interactions or “fake” imagery.

David Gourlay from the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation shares that, “We certainly see the potential of (AI). We certainly see a world where we will invest some time, potentially some resources, into it. But at this point in time, I want to build a foundation that is in the community, day in and day out, and there’s no replicating that (with AI).”

Emily Jones Joanisse of Connected Canadians echoes that sentiment: “As an organization that prides itself on human connection, that robotic feel really stands out.”

So what’s the answer? How can cash-strapped charities get the benefits of AI while avoiding the pitfalls? Yacouba Traoré, executive director of the Carlington Community Health Centre and co-author of Understanding and Using AI: A Resource for Nonprofit Leaders, offers some great advice and insights. In his words, “(AI) could be a tool that could really help them close the resource gap and elevate the game. I saw that we could not miss the boat as a sector on this. If we do, we are missing out on something that is really transformative for the sector.”

I hope you enjoy this year’s Giving Guide!

Anne Howland Editor in Chief OBJ’s Giving Guide

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE NONPROFIT SECTOR Efficient, yes, but at what cost?

By Mia Jensen

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ike many charities, the Ottawa Humane Society is a busy place and, according to president and CEO Sharon Miko, its employees and volunteers are never short of jobs to do.

With more than 7,000 animals passing through the doors every year, the work can feel endless.

And with so many systems and regulations in place to ensure each cat, bird, dog and rabbit gets the best possible care, Miko said her team spends a lot of time searching through standard operating procedures and checking off menial tasks.

That’s why, she said, the organization decided to embrace artificial intelligence.

“We pretty quickly realized that using AI was going to help us find efficiencies in the work that we do,” said Miko. “We’re always looking at ways that we can help make that work more efficient so that we can do more to help these animals.”

Like most organizations tackling AI, Miko said the OHS had to start small. With limited understanding of the technology and no idea which programs would be best suited to it, AI was initially implemented in the most basic ways: writing and proofreading documents and emails, creating social media posts and whipping up colourful profiles for adoptable animals to post on the website.

But from there, the organization became more experimental. Now, AI is helping to create operating procedures, track and analyze data, and brainstorm solutions to problems. In meetings, Miko said the team often discusses whether AI could be useful when trying something new.

“It’s not replacing the work we do; it’s making it easier,” said Miko. “It’s helping us move faster.

Because, let’s face it, society is moving forward at such a fast pace that, to be able to keep up, we’re going to have to work differently.”

The changes have necessitated policy updates.

For example, Miko said staff know not to enter any proprietary information, including donor details, into a chatbot. Another key piece is that AI users at OHS are accountable for errors. While staff can use AI to enhance a report, she said it’s also their job to ensure the AI didn’t make any mistakes.

Part of that responsibility also falls on leadership. “We needed to make sure our teams were trained on that and understood those limitations. It’s making them understand and being clear that any information they got from AI needed to be verified,” Miko said. “(But) while they still need to validate that information, it gives them such a fast starting point. They were able to find information so much more quickly.”

While OHS will continue to look for ways to implement AI, Miko said one thing is clear: AI doesn’t work without the human touch.

“Our philosophy is that AI is not going to replace people; it will replace tasks,” she said. “It will make workflows easier, it will help people do a better job at what they do best. We want to use AI as a tool to empower our team to do even more for the animals. We can’t be a humane society without humans.”

“Our philosophy is that AI is not going to replace people; it will replace tasks. It will make workflows easier, it will help people do a better job at what they do best."

- SHARON MIKO, CEO, OTTAWA HUMANE SOCIETY AI PROVIDES RELIEF AFTER TOUGH YEARS Since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, the private sector has jumped on the AI bandwagon. In its fifth annual report on small and medium-sized businesses, Microsoft found that the majority of Canadian organizations surveyed had embraced the technology, with 71 per cent actively using it in their operations.

The report also found that 75 per cent planned to increase investment in AI and 63 per cent were prioritizing generative AI. Charitable organizations, though cautious, are following suit. In a 2025 survey by the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP), 37 per cent of respondents said they used AI for grant and proposal writing, 35 per cent used it for marketing and social media management, and 17 per cent used AI tools for donor engagement and relationship management.

“The non-profit sector is really embracing AI and I’ve seen such a big shift in the last year or 18 months,” said Ottawa fundraising strategist Sam Laprade. “Many people who were thinking AI wasn’t for the non-profit world are embracing it more and more and it’s not about replacing people, it’s about efficiency.”

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laprade said charities have been feeling the pinch. Many lost donors as Canadians cut back on spending, while also dealing with increased operating costs. The tariff situation, Laprade said, complicated finances and sponsorships became increasingly scarce.

For charities, the stakes are high, she said. If an organization can’t keep up with costs, hundreds of people can be left without food, housing or

other essential services.

With those pressures in mind, Laprade said she isn’t surprised to see an uptick in AI adoption within the sector.

“Five years ago, I would’ve been like, ‘I’m not touching AI ever.’ Now, I’m one of the ones (pushing for it),” she said. “It’s about making those jobs just a little bit easier, to be able to put some processes behind some of that data we collect. I think AI will see a big boom in the next five years.”

ETHICAL CONCERNS, STRETCHED RESOURCES But while AI adoption is up, not all organizations are ready to take the leap. According to the CICP report, 35 per cent of respondents had not experimented with any AI tools. While most respondents held either a neutral or positive view of the potential of AI, more than half remained concerned about privacy and data security issues, as well as ethical concerns around AI’s decisionmaking and biases.

The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation is one organization that doesn’t have AI on its priority list, according to its CEO David Gourlay.

“In terms of our daily use of it, we’re obviously using it when it comes to very basic, basic, basic AI,” he said. ‘It’s helping us to prospect our research and craft narratives and stories. But we are also very focused on being totally authentic and ethical.”

In the charitable world, Gourlay said, data is abundant and needs to be protected. While his organization “wants to be very courageous about AI,” it also needs to be cautious. Mishandling donor data and breaching donor privacy, he said, are top concerns when it comes to implementing AI.

“Many people who were thinking AI wasn’t for the non-profit world are embracing it more and more and it’s not about replacing people, it’s about efficiency."

- SAM LAPRADE, OTTAWA FUNDRAISING STRATEGIST

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How charities can leverage AI ANALYZE FILES AND DATASETS

“It’s helping us to prospect our research and craft narratives and stories. But we are also very focused on being totally authentic and ethical.”

- DAVID GOURLAY, CEO, SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE FOUNDATION

So far, his organization has been trying tools that are integrated into the systems it already uses, such as Microsoft’s Copilot, which can perform simple tasks with the click of a button.

But in terms of digging deeper, Gourlay said, “We’re not there yet.”

“We have not had those conversations internally in terms of the back-end operational efficiency. We certainly see the potential of it. We certainly see a world where we will invest some time, potentially some resources, into it. But at this point in time, I want to build a foundation that is in the community, day in and day out, and there’s no replicating that (with AI).”

At an organizational level, there are several barriers that make it difficult for some charities to pursue AI, according to Bronwen Dearlove, president of the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). “(Barriers) include things like skills shortages, lack of awareness around AI, and time and financial constraints,” she said. “Charities often work on a shoestring budget, particularly smaller charities. We have to defend every dollar we spend. So a lot of us are using free versions of software or none at all.”

From her perspective at AFP, Dearlove said ethical concerns have been particularly prevalent, with charitable organizations striving to maintain “ethical fundraising practices” while protecting donor data. She said concerns have also been raised about bias.

To help charities navigate the uncertainty, AFP has been offering workshops and training sessions aimed at organizations that might not have the expertise or resources to do the work themselves.

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Predictive AI can digest and analyze large volumes of data to forecast and model out future outcomes. A charity will feed the computer program an aggregate of files, such as revenue information or historical donor records, and the AI will analyze the dataset and identity patterns, make predictions or anticipate future behaviour. Charities can leverage the predictive capabilities of AI for tasks like audience segmentation or personalizing donor journeys.

CHATBOTS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Chatbots mimic human conversation. They field questions and provide real-time answers that are customized to the user’s specific inquiry. Chatbots function by interpreting the inputted information and translating it into a custom output — providing fast, personalized customer support to website visitors at all times of the day or night. The chatbot will need to be trained, tested and refined over time.

PROTECT THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE ACCESSING CHARITIES

Many charities carry out work in highly sensitive areas. To protect the privacy and safety of people accessing services for addiction or mental health or to safeguard the confidentiality of individuals who use food banks or crisis shelters, charities often opt against sharing photos or images of real people. Without photos, however, the visual stories these charities can tell are limited. AI images allow charities to illustrate their story with life-like photos that don’t stigmatize or jeopardize the safety of the people pictured.

HELP AVOID STEREOTYPES

Using AI-generated photos can help charities avoid inadvertently playing into, or amplifying, stereotypes about the people they are seeking to help. Traditionally, charitable organizations have been limited to using photos of people who consent to their use. With AI, however, charities have the ability to generate any images they wish. Charities can create photos that disrupt harmful stereotypes and tell a fresh story about the types of people organizations can help.

A WRITING ASSISTANT

Ask AI the right questions, refine those questions, input new written prompts and receive a final output of a unique copy. From generating user experience copy for your website, first drafts of email newsletters, social media posts, marketing campaign materials or press releases, generative AI is a useful writing assistant. Remember, since AI is prone to bias and/or factual error, whatever it generates will need to be edited and fact-checked by a human.

SOURCE AND WRITE GRANTS

Securing grants and funding is the bread-and-butter of the charitable sector.

It’s also an area where AI can assist and help successfully source grants and assist with the cumbersome aspects of writing proposals. AI contains powerful features for charity grant writing. The research capabilities of AI can be leveraged to find the relevant grants. And charities can employ the generative capabilities to create first drafts, refine narratives for clarity or meaning and help streamline the entire grant process.

BE AWARE, PREDICTIVE AI CAN ANALYZE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE DATA

Before uploading any secure information to an AI, assess the security risks involved and establish an organizational policy outlining ethical use of AI. Research the privacy policies of the major AI platforms on the market and select one where data security is paramount. Unethical adoption of AI can result in privacy violations, legal breaches and damage the integrity of the organization.

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“(Barriers) include things like skills shortages, lack of awareness around AI, and time and financial constraints. Charities often work on a shoestring budget, particularly smaller charities. We have to defend every dollar we spend. So a lot of us are using free versions of software or none at all.”

- BRONWEN DEARLOVE, PRESIDENT, OTTAWA CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS (AFP)

Continued from previous page “We’re seeing more and more demand for training around AI,” she said. “Our last one-day conference had multiple sessions about using AI. Many of the proposals that came to us to present that day (came from) a large component of people ready to share their skills about using AI effectively in the charitable world. What I have seen most prominently are those questions about ethics, about policies, templates and samples.

(Charities are) looking to AFP to see what pitfalls they might not be aware of yet.”

A REASON IS NEEDED TO MAKE A COMMITMENT Despite concerns, people across all age groups are eager to learn more about how they can use AI, according to Emily Jones Joanisse, who works with older adults as president and CEO of digital literacy non-profit Connected Canadians.

“We’ve definitely had a lot of interest just from the general public,” said Jones Joanisse. “(Connected Canadians) ran a huge workshop on learning how to navigate ChatGPT and everyone was so engaged and interested to understand how they can use it in their lives. You can tell there’s a huge appetite and you don’t have to be in the workplace to harness it.”

In her experience, AI has become popular for speeding up lengthy tasks such as writing grant applications and proposals. It also has become the tool of choice for English learners, especially new immigrants, who she said can become more comfortable and confident when using AI to help them communicate.

But AI isn’t perfect, she added.

“As an organization that prides itself on human connection, that robotic feel really stands out,” she said. “It’s just the sort of situation where you

want folks to be aware.”

Jones Joanisse also works as an assistant professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, where she is director of the Sprott Social Impact Hub, which teaches students to apply business skills to the charitable sector.

Instead of resisting the use of AI by students, Jones Joanisse said she expects students to learn and adapt to it. The knowledge students gain from that work, she said, can then be passed on to their employers, including charities and non-profits.

“It’s like I’m giving them an intern, so I expect more of them, both in my experiential classes and in my classroom classes,” she said. “Five years ago, you didn’t have this tool and so you had less time to be able to get this done. So I expect you to be using this appropriately and if you’re not, you’re at a major disadvantage.”

Yacouba Traoré, executive director of the Carlington Community Health Centre, said he’s been blown away by the speed and quality of AI to date, but realizes that keeping up with the pace of change would be a challenge for the charitable sector. Alongside Daniel Livvarcin, he co-wrote Understanding and Using AI: A Resource for Nonprofit Leaders. “(AI) could be a tool that could really help them close the resource gap and elevate the game,” he said. “I saw that we could not miss the boat as a sector on this. If we do, we are missing out on something that is really transformative for the sector.”

For smaller organizations in particular, Traoré said AI can perform tasks they can’t afford to pay for otherwise, such as bookkeeping, risk management and governance tasks.

But not all organizations are well-positioned to implement a new technology, he said. “We have to be careful, because people are already overwhelmed in the non-profit sector,” he said. “AI should be used

“As an organization that prides itself on human connection, that robotic feel really stands out. It’s just the sort of situation where you want folks to be aware.”

- EMILY JONES JOANISSE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CONNECTED CANADIANS

“(AI) could be a tool that could really help them close the resource gap and elevate the game. ” - YACOUBA TRAORÉ, EXECUTIVE

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not to add more to the plate, but to free up time so people can focus more on value-added work.”

So, where does an organization start? Traoré said there are a number of factors to consider.

“Why do you want to use AI?” he said. “What is the purpose of it? AI cannot just be a core tool that you take out of the box and implement wherever. You need to know, what are you trying to solve? Are you trying to free up time or give more work to you and your staff?

Do you have enough quality data to use it? Start with the why. It’s a change management system. Work with the people who ultimately are going to use the AI system to understand and pinpoint their perspective. If you incorporate AI in your process, that needs training.”

Considering these questions, he said, can help determine whether AI is worth pursuing beyond its basic uses.

While he strongly believes that the charitable sector needs to keep pace as AI evolves, Traoré said there are reasons for caution. If he had to rewrite his book today, he said his outlook might be more subdued.

“I immerse myself in AI and I am in no way an expert. But the more I learn about it, the more I am cautioning us as a society to be really intentional about AI, to understand that AI can be for good, but it can also be for bad,” he said. “It is going to be a social choice to use AI for good.”

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Flow-through for tech?

It’s the billion-dollar question A potential new tech tax policy could be a windfall for Canadian charities

By Peter Nicholson

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n Mark Carney’s “Canada Strong” plan, our prime minister’s priorities are clear.

If there is one theme that unites them all, it is celebrating and uplifting Canada. From “Buy Canadian” to ambitious infrastructure projects to investing in our national security, his plan reflects both a strong sense of nationalism and our shaky relationship with the Trump White House.

But there was one point in the April 2025 plan you may have missed and that will be of particular interest to Canadian charities.

Tucked onto pg. 49 was a provision that, in my mind, could drastically change the fundraising and innovation landscape in Canada.

“A Mark Carney-led government will incentivize investment in innovation, especially Canada’s startups, to help them grow and scale by introducing flow-through shares to our Canadian startup ecosystem, supporting companies in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and advanced manufacturing to raise money faster,” the plan states.

“This builds off the successful model that has drawn investment into Canada’s world-leading mining sector and will help our startups scale up and be the best in the world.”

This small provision in Carney’s plan could mean billions for Canadian charities and billions more for our Canadian technology sector.

I should know.

Since 2006, my firm — WCPD Inc., or WEALTH for short — has been a pioneer in the charity flow-through mining structure. We did the first such deal that year and, ever since, our firm alone has created $1.5 billion in financing for Canadian junior mining projects and more than $350 million for Canadian charities.

It is a tried-and-true tax structure, much like your RRSP, that combines two Canadian tax policies: flow-through mining exploration shares and your conventional charitable tax receipt.

To incentivize capital in our resource sector, especially in critical minerals for green energy transition, the government offers a 100 per cent tax deduction for every dollar invested. After buying the shares, you can then donate them to charity, unlocking more tax savings.

Normally these flow-through shares would be

risky, based on whether the mining company finds something exciting, or not. So, to de-risk the transaction for Canadians, we bring in a liquidity provider, or institutional guaranteed buyer of those shares. These investment funds, hedge funds or high-net-worth individuals understand these mining companies and are willing to instantly buy those volatile shares at a pre-arranged discount to their stock price.

As a result, the liquidity provider takes on all the stock market risk.

There are no surprises; both the donor and the charity will know the outcome beforehand. The charity receives a cashable cheque and the donor, through those two tax policies, can grind down the cost to donate to as low as a penny — not the usual 50-cent cost when you donate cash.

Our firm (or any charity flow-through provider) handles the entire process for you alongside your accountant or financial adviser.

The key factor here is having tax to pay. If you make more than $250,000 a year or sold an asset and have a large capital gain inside a corporation, charity flowthrough shares with an immediate liquidity provider have become a plain-vanilla way to reduce the cost to donate to any registered charity, enjoyed and trusted by major donors and foundations across Canada.

Like I said, my company has been leading the field since 2006.

And today, almost 20 years later, Prime Minister Carney has shown interest in expanding this tax structure to our technology sector.

Now, to be clear, we don’t know if this new tax law will come to fruition. Meanwhile, we also don’t know what the structure could look like. Will it mirror the charity flow-through model for junior exploration companies? Or be a bit different?

A key aspect of the charity flow-through structure for mining companies is dealing with the risk of early-stage exploration. By giving Canadians tax deductions, the government can laser capital into this crucial — yet vulnerable — stage of the mining process.

Will early-stage technology companies need the same leg-up? My bet is no. In Canada, tech startups are generally able to raise capital in the pre-seed and seed rounds from friends, family and other people in their immediate network when the need is low six figures to as high as $5 million.

The same might be true for Series A or even B rounds, when promising tech companies are seeking

Charity flowthrough shares could be a major spark to Canadian innovation and our Canadian charities. Will it happen? Only time will tell.

to raise $10 million or even $20 million.

But what about Series C and beyond? When the need is in the tens or even hundreds of millions? This is when American and international venture capital swoop in and take our tech companies away from Canada.

If we want to keep the next Shopify or Fullscript or BlackBerry or Hopper north of the border, that’s where innovation flow-through may come into play.

Let’s keep these Canadian companies Canadian.

Let’s build our own Silicon Valley and prevent our brightest minds from going elsewhere.

The best part? Imagine financing Canadian technology and innovation while also supporting local charities.

Mining isn’t exactly top of mind for your average Canadian. Mines tend to be in remote areas, out of sight and out of mind. Technology? We live and breathe it, don’t we? It’s a need everyone can relate to.

Charity flow-through shares could be a major spark to Canadian innovation and our Canadian charities. Will it happen? Only time will tell.

What I do know is that the flow-through share policy is quintessentially and uniquely Canadian. It fits perfectly with our new prime minister’s vision for the future, where we’re all on Team Canada.

For decades, Peter Nicholson has been a recognized leader in Canadian tax-assisted investments with a specialized focus on philanthropic tax planning and tax reduction. Through his work with donors, foundations, institutions and boards, he has helped generate in excess of $350 million in client donations. To learn more about how WEALTH (WCPD Inc.) can assist your tax and philanthropic goals, write Peter.Nicholson@wcpd.com

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Left to right: Suzanne Blanchard, vice-president (students and enrolment) and university registrar, Carleton University; Corrie Hobin, interim chief advancement officer, Carleton University; Michael Hapke, president and CEO, Advanced Group of Companies at the signing ceremony in October.

HOCKEY WITH THE HAPKES Michael Hapke explains why a $1M commitment to Carleton reflects both his past and his principles

By Jeff Todd

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very October, Michael Hapke has an important decision to make.

Do I haul the boards, plexiglass, netting and lights out of storage? Or is this the year I finally stop constructing a hockey rink in my backyard?

Inevitably, the decision is made: the rink is happening, “one more year.”

It’s a painstaking job, one that takes months of preparation, hours upon hours of care, patience and attention, all for that smooth stretch of ice — 104 feet by 44 feet, complete with nets at each end, full boards, overhead lighting and safety netting to keep most of the pucks in play.

In the end, Hapke then asks himself the most important question of all.

“Why do I do this?” he wonders, with a laugh.

The reason is always the same. The thump of the puck on the boards, the sharp ping as it strikes a goalpost, the crisp chill of winter — these are more than sounds and sensations for Hapke, CEO at the Advanced Group of Companies, which consists of Advanced Mortgage Investment Corp., Advanced Capital Corp., Advanced Alternative Lending and Ottawa’s largest mortgage brokerage, Mortgage Brokers Ottawa.

For this leading businessman, who doesn’t exactly have tons of time on his hands, the rink reminds him of his childhood. It brings him peace.

It’s the same reason why Hapke is giving back to the Ottawa community with a historic pledge: a $1-million commitment to Carleton University’s athletic department, transforming the home of the Ravens hockey team into the Advanced Capital Ice House.

“Working with Carleton University on the Ice House has been a very natural fit,” he explains.

“I didn’t play on the hockey team. I didn’t play on the football team. I actually didn’t play on any of the sports teams. I just went to school there. For me, this was an opportunity to give back to an institution that gave me the opportunity to grow and dream, which helped shape my career, and to share the joy that was brought to me by being on the ice. I want to give that to others.”

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Continued from previous page The vision came to fruition last month when Hapke attended an official signing ceremony at Carleton.

“We are thrilled that Michael Hapke has chosen to partner with Carleton University in championing life-long athletic excellence,” says Suzanne Blanchard, vice-president (students and enrolment) and university registrar at Carleton. “Through his meaningful investment in Carleton athletics, Mr. Hapke is helping to create a vibrant environment where student-athletes and the Ottawa community can thrive. Thanks to his generous support, the Advanced Capital Ice House will be the focal point of the hockey experience at Carleton whether that’s youth enrolled in hockey camps, varsity athletes or the wider community staying active.”

Hapke says he’s especially pleased that his pledge will send at least four underprivileged athletes to hockey camp each year.

Also on hand for the signing was Peter Nicholson, president and founder of the WCPD Foundation, which specializes in charity flow-through shares, a unique Canadian tax structure that helps bring

down the cost to donate for major donors. Hapke worked with the team at WCPD to stretch his pledge and reach the $1-million mark by making the commitment more tax-efficient.

“Congratulations to Mike Hapke, who is giving back in a big way to his alma mater,” Nicholson says. “First, giving comes from the heart. That’s the motivation. Our goal is to simply make the most of his generosity and bring in the head, so to speak. Charity flow helps unlock so much potential and really takes donors to the next level.”

Long before his success in business and any thought of giving back, Hapke was a hockey player, pure and simple. Not a professional or even the leading scorer on a competitive team. He was just a kid from Toronto in the 1970s who loved hockey.

“There was an outdoor rink around the corner from my house, an old lacrosse box they flooded in the winter months,” he recalls. “Growing up, my mom was a first-generation Canadian and my dad was an

immigrant who came to Canada in the ‘50s. They didn’t know a lot about sports. So I walked to this outdoor rink with my skates on. Back then, I thought it was pretty cool to make sparks on the sidewalk.”

Those endless hours at the outdoor rink helped shape Hapke as a person and created core memories that he carries with him to this day. He recalls an atmosphere where it didn’t matter who you were; rich or poor, young or old. People just played. Kids threw down a couple of boots and a pile of snow for the net. Everyone tossed sticks into the middle of the ice to pick the teams.

As the youngest of four with three older sisters, it was a refuge, a place of belonging, for when Hapke wasn’t hanging out with his dad.

In the 1950s, his father fled post-war Germany to settle in Toronto. Hapke still has the suitcase he brought with him to Canada.

“It was very small and, I assure you, it wasn’t filled with money,” he says.

It’s a constant reminder of what it would have taken for his father to succeed in Canada.

After years of hard work and saving, his dad bought a dump truck. And then another dump truck. Eventually, he had a fleet of four trucks and assisted with the construction of Highway 400 and parts of New City Hall in Toronto. Over the years, he also invested in real estate,

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eventually owning a small apartment building, and Hapke recalls his youth spent mopping floors, painting, carrying out the garbage and fixing toilets and stoves — when he wasn’t at the rink, of course.

In fact, Hapke says the principles he learned on the hockey rink and in life are one and the same. There is no “secret sauce” to success, he insists. It is determination, hard work and never losing a battle for the puck. Never quit. But if you do lose, get back up, learn from your mistakes and try again.

His father always pushed him to challenge himself, which is exactly why he ended up in Ottawa at Carleton University. His dad never had the opportunity to attend university, so having his kids go was very important to him.

“School didn’t come easily for me,” Hapke says. “It forced me to really challenge my boundaries and think differently. But I did it. It was what my dad had wanted. When I graduated, I gave my framed degree and school ring to him. It meant more to him than myself at that time.”

Carleton was one of the best experiences of Hapke’s life and, as it turned out, Ottawa fit him like a hockey glove. Hapke met his wife, Terri, and they had two sons, Anderson and Reid. Of course, they are both hockey players.

Ottawa is also where he built his business. Working at TD Canada Trust for almost 20 years, Hapke left a few years after the merger and founded his own business. He hasn’t looked back since. Hapke launched Mortgage Brokers Ottawa in 2005 and the Advanced Group of Companies in 2015, making 2025 the 20th and 10th anniversaries for the companies, respectively.

Today, Hapke’s companies directly employ around 40 people and support more than 80 mortgage brokers in the Ottawa area.

In a career filled with ups, downs and milestones, Hapke sees his $1-million commitment as a “constant

reminder” of how far the Advanced Group of Companies has come, and where it is going.

“We’ve always been a giving organization. We’ve always helped with local food banks, women’s shelters, CHEO, Ronald McDonald House, local sports teams and several other organizations over the years,” he explains.

“For me and my family, this will be a lasting reminder of the hard work that has gone into getting to this point, and we’re not done yet. I just feel very fortunate to be able to make this commitment to the university and I am honoured to have our name on the Ice House. This is something that will stick with me for a very long time.”

In the meantime, hockey continues for the Hapke family. Hapke still plays twice a week with old friends and other business leaders at J.A. Dulude Arena. Like in his youth, the game’s sights, sensations and sounds — and the locker room banter — continue to ground him and bring him peace.

In the backyard this winter, the family ice rink will be back, Hapke’s ultimate sanctuary.

The boys are older now — one is 19 and playing hockey at Bishop’s University, while the other is nearly 16 and playing junior hockey for the Carleton Place Canadians. These days, the boys call their friends to help set up the rink and Hapke plays the role of “foreman.” It’s a ritual of sorts, a reminder of the past and what’s important in life.

“As they get older and their lives get busier, I might have to mothball the hockey rink until the grandkids come along,” he says.

Or maybe, they’ll do it for just one more year.

Jeff Todd is an award-winning author and vice-president of marketing and communications at the WCPD Foundation.

How Charity Flow-Through Works

STEP 1: Buy flow-through shares issued by a Canadian mining company. Every dollar invested in these shares is 100% tax deductible.

STEP 2: Immediately donate these shares to charity. These shares are then instantly sold to a pre-arranged buyer (liquidity provider) at a prearranged contractual price.

This step eliminates any stock market risk to the donor.

STEP 3: Charity receives the cash proceeds and issues donation tax receipt to the donor, generating a second 100% tax deduction.

THE RESULT: By combining two tax policies (flow-through shares & donations), WCPD can help reduce your taxes and, if you wish to, allow you to give more.

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ur world lost a brilliant spark of colour on Sept. 21, 2025, with the passing of Ruth Cull.

To generations of families at CHEO, she was known by the vibrant glow of her alter ego, Molly Penny, the hospital’s beloved therapeutic clown.

Molly Penny, in her signature blue hair, red nose and colourful polka-dotted shoes, was a beacon of joy. She didn't just walk the halls of the hospital, she illuminated them.

Her professional journey began in 1974 as one of the very first nurses at CHEO, where she spent 27 years in the surgical suites. She brought both her clinical skills and an enormous heart to reassure young patients and their parents before difficult procedures.

Then, inspired by a clowning workshop, Ruth crafted her remarkable second chapter. She swapped her scrubs for grease paint, transitioning from clinical care to becoming a pioneer in the healing power of play.

As Molly Penny, Ruth created a lifeline of laughter and hope for kids of all ages. For more than two decades, she redefined care, encouraging kids to be kids within the clinical landscape. Molly Penny's role wasn't merely about distraction; it was about deep connection. With her whimsical antics, quick wit and profound empathy, she met each child exactly where they were, on their terms. To one, she was a sidekick on a mission through space; to another, a fellow conspirator sneaking a rubber chicken into a doctor's stethoscope.

Molly Penny listened deeply, respected a child's fears and invited them to smile — not because they had to, but because they felt safe enough to. She made children feel seen and powerful in situations where they often felt powerless. She demonstrated that laughter, delivered with skill and purpose, truly is medicine. She built a culture at CHEO where joy is not frivolous, but fundamental to healing.

Her influence extended far beyond Ottawa, inspiring other hospitals to embrace therapeutic clowning. She mentored others, ensuring her art continued with integrity and love. Famously handing out her felt “Brown E’s” as a special treat and chairing many a “Bored” meeting, she touched the lives of tens of thousands of kids, families and staff.

Though Molly Penny hung up her oversized shoes in 2022, her legacy is preserved in the very fabric of CHEO. In honour of her steadfast dedication, the Ruth Cull Endowment Fund was established in her name upon

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A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AND LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO RUTH CULL, OUR BELOVED MOLLY PENNY her retirement by her family. This fund supports the Therapeutic Clown program and will hopefully do so for many years to come, ensuring future generations of children find comfort and courage through the magic she created.

As CHEO’s social media channels overflowed with photos and memories from patients and their families, it became a testament to her life lived with unwavering compassion. As we pay tribute to Ruth, we honour not just the laughter she sparked, but the sincerity, comfort and courage she delivered during some families’ darkest times.

Ruth Cull — our beloved Molly Penny — reminds us that healing sometimes arrives with a shared joke and a twinkle in the eye.

Thank you, Ruth and Molly Penny. You made the world, and CHEO, a brighter, kinder and infinitely more magical place. You will be missed very much.

If you wish to honour Ruth’s legacy by donating to the Ruth Cull Endowment Fund, please visit cheofoundation.com.

Ruth Cull — our beloved Molly Penny — reminds us that healing sometimes arrives with a shared joke and a twinkle in the eye.

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CHARITY PROFILES Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.................................................................... 14 Options Housing....................................................................................................... 16 Pleo - Parents' LIfeline............................................................................................. 18 Youth Services Bureau............................................................................................20 Cornerstone Housing for Women..........................................................................22 Perley Health Foundation.......................................................................................24 CHEO Foundation....................................................................................................26 Ottawa Art Gallery..................................................................................................28 The Ottawa Cancer Foundation............................................................................ 30 Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation....................................................................32 Immigrants Integration Support Services (Stepstone House)...........................34 The Ottawa Mission.................................................................................................36 University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation................................................38 Matthew House Ottawa........................................................................................ 40 Causeway Work Centre..........................................................................................42 Ottawa Network for Education.............................................................................44 Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa.................................................................... 46 Ottawa Community Housing Foundation............................................................ 48 Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI).........................................................................50 Ottawa Safety Council (OSC).................................................................................52 Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.................................................................54 YMCA of the National Capital Region....................................................................56 ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities........................................................58 Bytown Museum..................................................................................................... 60 United Way East Ontario........................................................................................62 Ottawa School of Art / École d'art d'Ottawa....................................................... 64 Help Our Students Program.................................................................................. 66 Voice Found............................................................................................................. 68 CCI Ottawa...............................................................................................................70 Veterans' House Canada.........................................................................................72 Ottawa Riverkeeper................................................................................................74 Trips for Kids Ottawa..............................................................................................76 The Snowsuit Fund..................................................................................................78 Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum........................................................ 80 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa.......................................................................82 Harmony House Shelter......................................................................................... 84 Bruyère Health Foundation................................................................................... 86 OrKidstra – Sistema Ottawa................................................................................. 88 Ottawa Chamberfest............................................................................................. 90 The Ottawa Hospital Foundation...........................................................................92 Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology............................................ 94 The University of Ottawa ...................................................................................... 96 Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.................................................................................. 98 Ronald McDonald House of Ottawa.....................................................................100 Lanark County Interval House and Community Support.................................. 102 Lion Hearts Inc.......................................................................................................104 Fondation Navalis Foundation..............................................................................106 Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region...............................................................108

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YOUR SUPPORT TURNS STRUGGLES INTO SECOND CHANCES

J.M. is a recent graduate of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre

Initially, I wasn’t very invested in my time at Dave Smith as I mainly came to satisfy others’ wishes, including those of my parents, brothers and sisters, as well as my girlfriend.

Although I knew I needed help, I was awfully stubborn and stuck in my destructive, stagnant ways. I didn’t care much about improving myself or areas of my life that are very important to me. I was “going with the flow,” as I used to say. I was comfortable in whatever situation, even though I made no genuine effort to change my ways for the better. I was using substances to cope with my disappointment in myself.

After being in treatment for a couple of weeks, this changed drastically, I learned that I deserve better than the life I had created for myself. I learned that I came to treatment for myself and that I’m here to put effort into improving my quality of life, which in turn will satisfy those who love me.

My goals began to become real as I worked towards them day to day. I met some wonderful people during my stay here – many smart, capable peers who just needed a little help to get back on track as I did. Together, we

experienced ups and downs which ultimately created some strong bonds that I have no doubt will last a lifetime.

The staff members here at DSYTC played a huge role in my success. They provided a comfortable, fun environment that also came with some challenges: I had to learn about my emotions and how to react appropriately to them.

I will never forget my time at Dave Smith. The people I’ve met, the clinical work I’ve done, and the realization of what I deserve to be are all important to my success moving forward.

I will never forget my time at Dave Smith.

The people I’ve met, the clinical work I’ve done, and the realization of what I deserve to be are all important to my success moving forward. It’s a bittersweet feeling leaving treatment. I even considered staying for an additional month because of how happy I’ve been here these past few months. But I know it’s my time to go apply what I’ve learned and continue my success.

Moving forward, I will strive to focus on myself, learning more as I go, sharing what I’ve learned, and continuing to better myself so that I can enjoy the happy, satisfying life that I truly deserve. I hope one day I will have the ability to help youth as DSYTC has helped many of us. I sure will miss treatment but it’s my time to go. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given and will be sure to apply all the knowledge I’ve gained from my time here at DSYTC.

Every Gift Opens a New Door Together, we can turn struggles into second chances and open the door to healing, hope, and brighter futures.

DONATE TODAY! Visit www.davesmithcentre.org or scan the QR code

For more information contact Cindy at cindy.m@davesmithcentre.org or 613.594.8333 ext 1201

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DAVE SMITH YOUTH TREATMENT CENTRE 1895 Bradley Side Rd. Carp, Ont. KOA 1LO 1-613-594-8333 1-613-594-5623 (Fax)

What we do

Seeking Support

A PLACE FOR HEALING AND HOPE

START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY — RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE STEP

At the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, we provide a safe and supportive environment where young people can begin their journey toward recovery. Our programs are designed not only to treat addiction and mental health challenges but also to strengthen families and build brighter futures.

From live-in treatment and aftercare support to family services and pro-social activities, every aspect of our work is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practices, and a deep commitment to youth and their loved ones.

Every day, we see the impact of care, connection, and community—and we’re proud to walk alongside youth and families on their path to wellness.

At the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, our admissions team is here to guide you through every stage of the process with care and compassion. We believe in healing youth, supporting families, and building brighter futures. Begin your journey today by submitting your application or reaching out to our team for support.

Application Inquiries Intake for Live-In Treatment Program – Sue Seath 1-613-594-8333 ext. 2205 Email: admissions@davesmithcentre.org X: DaveSmithYouth Facebook: davesmithyouthtreatmentcentre Instagram: davesmithcentre

Mike Beauchesne President & CEO

Steve Bell Board chair

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Mount Vice Chair

Todd Hamilton Member

Kayla Champagne Treasurer

Andree Kaspardlov Member

Lanise Hayes Secretary

Lara Mills Member

Lisa Stedel-Smith Member

Prashant Shukle Member

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

Events + fundraising TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE LIVES Every gift makes a difference. By supporting the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, you’re helping young people overcome addiction and mental health challenges, while giving families hope for a brighter future.

Your contribution ensures that youth have access to treatment, compassionate care, and the chance to build a healthy, successful life.

Whether you donate, host an event, or volunteer your time, your support fuels lasting change in our community.

GOVERNMENT: 78% DONATIONS: 22%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Champlain region and provincial resource for all of Ontario

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OPTIONS HOUSING 380 Cumberland St. Ottawa, Ont. K1N 9P3

Founded in 1989, Options Housing is a nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in Ottawa.

We focus on helping people get out of shelters, off the streets, and into stable, permanent housing with supports. Every team member and every program is focused on meeting people where they are, so we can help them get where they want to go.

OUR PROGRAMS Supportive Housing We provide permanent housing to 128 adults who have experienced homelessness. Each of our four supportive housing buildings offers daily on-site supports to tenants.

optionshousing.ca info@optionshousing.ca 613-241-6363

Housing First Our team works closely with ~ 175 clients who have experienced chronic homelessness. We help our clients find and maintain permanent housing, and provide ongoing supports after they are housed.

Resource Centres We operate eight resource centres that support over +1000 Ottawa Community Housing tenants with services ranging from crisis support to community development.

Additional homelessness prevention programs include our Hoarding Assistance Team (HAT) and Peer-Assisted Community Engagement (PACE).

Year founded: 1989 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $4,870,621.18 Instagram: options_housing Facebook: OptionsHousing LinkedIn: Options Housing

Norm Turner Chair

Catharine Vandelinde Executive Director

Clockwise from left: An Options Housing tenant with Jellybean. An Options Housing tenant playing the piano. Options Housing staff at a community event.

BOARD MEMBERS Liz Wigfull Vice Chair

Al Shadid Gesa Harmston

Rae Wigglesworth Treasurer Lauren Kupferschmid Secretary

Jordan Daly-Frey Sean Grassie Denise Isingizwe

Annie Carruthers Kristin Solvason Heather Lachine Dominique Dallaire

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT GRANTS 76% OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING 10% TENANT RENTS 8% STEWART STREET (CCOC) 2% DONATIONS 2% INTEREST & OTHER REVENUE 1% GRANTS 1%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

How you can help GIVE Our donors help us do more to end homelessness in our city, whether it’s by expanding our housing supply, providing welcome kits when someone moves into their new home, or funding food and cooking programs so everyone can enjoy a meal.

We can’t do it without donors like you.

Visit optionshousing.ca/donate/ to support our work.

Events + fundraising ANNUAL FUNDRAISER | A SHERLOCK CAROL

For more information, contact us at info@optionshousing.ca or follow us on our socials!

Join us on November 30, 2025, for a performance by Ottawa Little Theatre. Last year’s event raised over $14,000 - help us beat that this year!

Scan the QR code to purchase tickets or visit www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ optionshousing/events/a-sherlock-carolannual-fundraiser-at-ottawa-littletheatre/

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Helping parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults facing mental health and addiction challenges find their way forward.

Our Impact 227 support 7,000+ parents and caregivers groups held with 1,477 participants supported

1,500+ Helpline phone calls answered

690 referrals from service providers

Attended 36 community events

Your generosity and support helps make this possible.

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PLEO - PARENTS’ LIFELINE 1544 Carling Ave., Suite M064 Ottawa,Ont. K1Z 7M4

Pleo is a non-profit that supports parents and caregivers of children, youth and young adults facing mental health and addiction challenges. Rooted in lived experience, the organization’s team of family peer supporters provides bilingual help through a helpline, one to one peer support and support groups

across Eastern Ontario. Pleo also runs an impactful suicide prevention program called Youth Nominated Support Team (YNST). The programs help families navigate complex systems, reduce feelings of isolation and build resilience.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, Pleo continues to serve as a bridge between families and the mental health system, working to ensure parents do not feel alone while supporting their child’s journey.

How you can help

www.pleo.on.ca admin@pleo.on.ca Year founded: 2020 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $900,391 (2024-2025) Facebook: /pleo4families Instagram: /pleo4families LinkedIn: /pleo-parents-lifeline

There are many ways to support families with Pleo.

Become a monthly donor to sustain and grow the helpline and support groups, or consider sponsoring the annual Art of Support Gala. Invite Pleo to your workplace for a lunch and learn — many employees may be quietly navigating a child’s mental health challenges and need to know they are not alone. Stay connected by signing up for the newsletter at pleo.on.ca or by following on social media. You can also host or join a community event to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

GIVE

Michelle Crogie Executive Director

Hedi Gordon Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Hedi Gordon Vice Chair

Michel Nungisa Director

Greg Nesbitt Treasurer

Motunrayo Adeyemi Director

Andre Allen Director

Nicole Sherling Director

Andrew McCartney Director

Soley Soucie Director

Angie Hamson Director

Rita Haddad Director

Melissa Jennings Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 4% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 68% OTHER CHARITIES: 7% OTHER: 21%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Eastern Ontario

Donations to Pleo directly fund family peer support programs, ensuring parents and caregivers receive timely, compassionate and culturally responsive support. Contributions help expand helpline capacity, sustain more than 30 monthly support groups and embed peer support in community hubs. Support also enables innovation, including the Youth-Nominated Support also enables innovation, including the Youth Nominated Support Team, and will support increasing ways to serve families, such as increased phone line hours and/or a text support option.

Every gift provides families with hope, tools and connection when they need it most, and helps ensure thousands of families across Eastern Ontario do not face their child’s mental health or addiction challenges alone.

A Pleo family peer supporter shares resources with families at a community event.

VOLUNTEER Pleo welcomes volunteers who want to support families through advocacy and community connection. The organization is especially seeking parents and caregivers with lived experience supporting their own children’s mental health or substance use challenges. Volunteers may serve on the Parent Advisory Committee, provide input into program development or contribute to advocacy efforts. By sharing their perspectives, volunteers help shape responsive services and ensure families are supported with compassion and dignity.

Events + fundraising ART OF SUPPORT GALA Now in its second year, the Art of Support Gala is becoming a signature tradition for Pleo. The evening includes art, music and storytelling, with live performances, parent stories and a curated auction. Proceeds raise funds to grow family peer support programs. Learn more at pleo. on.ca/art-of-support.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS

Local artist Allan André created this live painting during the gala. It was later won by past PLEO board chair, Angela Fenton, in the silent auction.

Across Eastern Ontario, Pleo participates in community events and awareness campaigns, from youth mental health fairs to education and wellness summits. These efforts aim to raise awareness about Pleo’s services, foster connections with families and reduce isolation for parents and caregivers supporting a child.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION Michelle Crogie michellec@pleo.on.ca

Artists Jayda Murray and Rick Madore, who donated pieces to the silent auction, speak at the gala.

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OTTAWA’S YOUNG PEOPLE THEIR FUTURE IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS. Every young person has their own story, each path is different, but they all lead to a bright future. With your help.

We work alongside young people to help them achieve their goals. From mental health support to employment, shelters and housing to justice services, we’re here for them.

They’re young, and they have big plans. Thanks to your support, young people in Ottawa can get there.

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s innovators, leaders and changemakers. By supporting them now, we secure a thriving future for both them and our community.

LET’S CONNECT. 35 PROGRAMS 20 LOCATIONS ACROSS OTTAWA

613-729-1000 INFO@YSB.CA YSB.CA

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YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU 2675 Queensview Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K2B 8K2 www.ysb.ca pmurphy@ysb.ca Year founded: 1960 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $32,381,189 X: ysb_bsj Facebook: ysb.bsj Instagram : ysb.bsj LinkedIn: /youth-services-bureau-of-ottawa/about/

Patti Murphy Executive Director YSB Foundation

Rebecca Murray Board Chair Philanthropy Consultant

Celebrating 65 years in the community this year, the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) is one of the largest and longest serving agencies in Ottawa, serving more than 3,000 youth and families each month in support of their wellbeing. YSB runs two emergency youth shelters and four apartment buildings, offers a range of free youth mental health services, provides employment support, as well as programs for youth in conflict with the law. Central to YSB’s work has been ensuring we have youth voices advising us, allowing us to continually adapt to serving the needs of young people and their families. YSB staff – a group of more than 425 full and part-time professionals

How you can help Every young person has a unique story. Each journey looks different, but with your support, those paths can lead toward brighter futures.

Your donations ensure that mental health services – including our crisis phone and chat lines, walk-In clinics, and youth and family counselling – are always there, free of charge, without long waitlists when young people are struggling.

Safe and stable housing is one of the greatest challenges youth face. Every year, more than 1,400 young people in our region experience homelessness, often because of conflict at home.

YSB’s annual RISE & THRIVE breakfast in October rallies the community in support of services for youth and families working from 22 locations – live the ethos of supporting youth without judgement and regardless of where they live, what they look like, or whom they love.

We serve youth in all their diversity—across cultures, identities, and lived experiences.

Nearly 40% of the youth for whom we provide shelter and housing identify as LGBTQ2S+. At YSB, they are welcomed into a safe, supportive community through our two shelters and four long-term housing programs, where housing, health, and belonging come first.

Community support also enables our team members to provide employment services and job connections, as well as compassionate justice programs for youth involved with the law.

Support from caring community and corporate partners is more than life changing, it’s often life saving. Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for. That’s the promise our staff live out every day, with every young person who connects with us for help.

BOARD MEMBERS Scott Lawrence HealthCraft Products Inc. Martin Sampson Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Maria McRae Community Advocate, Lawyer

Erika Falconer RBC

Events + fundraising

Stacey McMillan KPMG

MIND MATTERS: YSB’s Mind Matters youth mental health speakers’ series provides practical information and guidance to parents, family members, educators, and the community. The series features youth, parents and YSB counsellors sharing their experiences, learnings and expertise. Mind Matters is about sharing strategies to best support young people in our lives who are experiencing mental health issues, and highlights YSB’s range of youth mental health services available – at no cost – to youth 12 and older and their families.

Bobbi Faulkner ValueWerx Inc. Robert Rheaume CCSR Advisory Services Inc.

Balwinderjit Singh Kapoor MDS Aero Support Corporation

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 91% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 3% OTHER CHARITIES: 1% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 3% OTHER SOURCES: 2%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

SHELTER ROOM SPONSORSHIP CAMPAIGN: This ongoing campaign welcomes workplaces of all sizes, along with families and the business community to invest in sponsoring a youth shelter room for one year or longer. Everything changes when you house homeless youth. It’s THE opportunity to stop the cycle of homelessness into adulthood.

Your sponsored room is a place to call home for a deserving young person, and we welcome you for a tour to see your investment at work.

RISE & THRIVE: This annual fundraising breakfast takes place in October each year and celebrates youth and their success stories as key members of our community. It’s a bold and lively showcase of YSB’s work and acknowledges the community that invests in making that work come to life.

Sponsorships and tables are available for this annual

event in June, with each annual event focused on a specific area of YSB’s work with young people.

BIGGEST SUCCESS: YSB is a story of people coming together—of a community that cares and an organization that has grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of youth.

Our work is meaningful when young people get the support they need, right when they need it most. It’s about helping youth in our community learn life skills, find safe shelter, secure jobs, return to school, choose healthier paths, and feel hopeful about their future and their place in the world.

At the heart of it all are YSB’s dedicated staff, walking alongside young people every step of the way.

And none of this happens without you—our donors, partners, fellow agencies, and caring community.

As we reflect on 65 years of service, we celebrate both the youth and families we’ve supported, and the community that has worked alongside us every step of the way.

Ottawa’s Young People. Their Future Is Everybody’s Business.

CONTACT INFO: Patti Murphy YSB Foundation pmurphy@ysb.ca and 613-729-0577 ext. 50262

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CORNERSTONE HOUSING FOR WOMEN 314 Booth St. Ottawa, Ont. K1R 7K2 cornerstonewomen.ca info@cornerstonewomen.ca 613-254-6584 Year founded: 1983 Total Revenue for Last Fiscal Year: $10,942,154 X: HopeCornerstone Facebook: CornerstoneHousing Instagram: hopecornerstone

Mark Holzman Board Chair

Anne Marie Hopkins Executive Director

BOARD MEMBERS

YPAB MEMBERS

Mark Holzman Board Chair

Amin Zahrai

Yasmin Khaliq Vice Chair Peter Martin Treasurer

Ami Gagné Dolapo MacGregorItegbe Kendra Maxin

As a community ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, Cornerstone has been supporting women experiencing homelessness for over 40 years. Every year, there are more than 1,400 women experiencing homelessness in our city.

Cornerstone provides a continuum of housing and support for women and gender-diverse people in Ottawa that is inclusive and reduces barriers. We support over 300 women every day across our emergency shelter and five supportive housing residences, plus an outreach program

How you can help GIVE Amidst ongoing housing affordability, mental health and overdose epidemics, Cornerstone is working harder than ever to care for and support women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. This year, we expanded our kitchen, increasing the meals we served from 172,000 to 270,000 – more than a 50% increase. We welcomed our new Executive Director, Anne Marie Hopkins, in June. Our Eccles residence, which houses 46 women, and our new emergency shelter, with 165 beds, both celebrated their first year of operation. We couldn’t have done any of this without you.

OUR WORK IS FAR FROM OVER While we are disheartened to see the need for emergency shelter and supportive housing continue to grow in our city, we are honoured to continue to provide hope, housing, and healing to women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness in Ottawa. We are fighting an uphill battle amidst several intersecting crises related to the cost of living, homelessness, mental health, substance use, and gender-based violence. With your generous support, we can continue to make a huge difference in the community. If you feel inspired, please give today at www.cornerstonewomen.ca.

Ann Chaplin Secretary

Cara Upward

Carolyn Faught

Keara Lundrigan

GET INVOLVED

Kate Trottier-Abbott

The more people in our community who get involved in supporting Cornerstone, the greater impact we can have in providing permanent, supportive housing for women in Ottawa. Here are a few ways you can be a part of our Cornerstone Community:

Mary Laidlaw Susan Scotti Mary-Cate Garden

Chloé Cao

Katrina Draper

Matthew Symonds Sarah Birkett-Martin Katrina Draper Rev. Susan Smandych

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Host your own event Hosting your own event is a great way for you to involve your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable women in Ottawa. It’s easy to organize a fundraiser in support of Cornerstone Housing for Women, and every bit helps!

Donate food & other items We keep an up-to-date wish list of items that we are seeking to support residents in our shelter and housing communities. Our current Donation Wish List can be found on our website and on our social media channels. We are always looking for fresh

that helps women stay housed. Our vision is for everyone to have a home in a community that supports them to live with dignity and hope. We have more than 150 full and part-time staff and almost 200 extraordinary volunteers. Last year, we provided over 270,000 nourishing meals across all of our programs. Cornerstone provides basic needs and a variety of services including spiritual care, mental health and harm reduction support, crisis counseling, case management, and more. Cornerstone is committed to social justice, collaboration, equity, diversity, and inclusion, respect, and organizational excellence.

foods such as meat and produce. Booking your donation drop off is now as simple as the click of a button! Please visit our website to learn more.

VOLUNTEER As a Cornerstone volunteer, you can be a vital piece of the puzzle that helps women break the cycle of poverty and homelessness and build a new life of hope and stability. You can help out by facilitating activities, becoming a colleague with a resident, preparing or serving a meal, sorting donations, and more.

Events + fundraising COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR The Coldest Night of the Year charity walk takes place in Ottawa’s Westboro Village each year in February. Feel the bite of the night as a reminder of the hardships people are forced to endure when they don’t have a home or a community of support. Walk 2km or 5km and raise funds to bring your neighbours in from the cold. Save the date: February 28, 2026!

GARDEN PARTY Our second annual Garden Party, hosted at the Official Residence of the Irish Ambassador in June 2025, was a sold-out success. Guests enjoyed a stunning fashion show, silent auction, and delicious tea sandwiches, all in support of a great caused.

Together we raised over $55,000 to help support women in our community. Keep an eye out for tickets in early spring 2026.

PURPLE TIE GALA Our seventh annual Purple Tie Gala took place at the Delta Hotel Ballroom – it was a night to remember! Guests donned their most exquisite purple attire for an evening of live entertainment, a delicious sit-down meal, live and silent auctions, and heart-felt storytelling, all for an incredible cause. The Purple Tia Gala is our most ambitious annual fundraiser, raising over $200,000 this year for mental health services in our emergency shelter and supportive residences. We hope to see you there next year. To learn more about our programs and services, support our work, or get involved, please visit our website at www.cornerstonewomen.ca.

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PERLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION 1750 Russell Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K1G 5Z6

Perley Health is home to more than 600 seniors and veterans who live and thrive in independent living or long-term care. We are dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.

Through our Centre of Excellence in FrailtyInformed Care, we invest in research that is shaping the future of long-term care — within our community and beyond. By sharing what we learn, we help seniors everywhere live their best lives.

With the support of our community, we continue to improve and ensure the highest quality of care. Everything we do benefits seniors and

veterans so they can live life to the fullest.

Now, we are taking a bold step forward with the Bridging Generations Campaign to create Canada’s first dementia-friendly intergenerational childcare centre integrated into a long-term care home. Seniors, veterans and children will connect daily through shared activities, stories and play. These simple yet powerful interactions bring joy, purpose and belonging for seniors, while nurturing confidence, empathy and compassion in children.

We invite the business community to partner with us to bring joy, purpose and compassion to the people we serve.

PerleyHealthFoundation.ca Foundation@perleyhealth.ca Year founded: 1988 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $3,772,186 X: PerleyHealth Facebook: @PerleyHealth LinkedIn: @PerleyHealth

Sheila Venman Chair

Delphine Haslé, CFRE Executive Director and Chief Development Officer

Living Life to the Fullest at Perley Health

BOARD MEMBERS Jeff Hill Vice Chair Anna Cellucci Treasurer Louise Mercier Past Chair Chris Bockstael Director Riccardo (Rick) Campagna Director Patrick Champagne Director

Maj. Daniel Charron, (Ret’d) Director Scott Healey Director Carolyn Kropp Director Maj.-Gen. Charles (Duff) Sullivan, (Ret’d) Director Lt.-Gen. Lloyd Campbell, (Ret’d) Chair, Perley Health Akos Hoffer CEO Perley Health

TOP FUNDING SOURCES DONATIONS: 56% INVESTMENTS: 34% CAMPAIGN DONATIONS: 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

How you can help MATCHING GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Your matching gift directly supports the care and well-being of seniors and veterans by funding vital programs, advancing research and providing medical equipment that enhances quality of life. A matching gift not only demonstrates your company’s leadership and commitment to community care, it also doubles your impact.

JOIN TEAM PERLEY HEALTH

CORPORATE TREE DECORATING Each holiday season, corporate teams are invited to sponsor and decorate a tree provided by Perley Health. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate the season, strengthen team spirit and show support for those who have served our country and community.

By partnering with Perley Health, you help ensure seniors and veterans live with dignity, purpose and joy — today and for years to come.

Take part in Ottawa Race Weekend with Team Perley Health. It’s a fun, engaging opportunity for your team to raise funds in support of seniors and veterans while rallying around a cause that matters.

Your Impact When you support Perley Health, you build a future where seniors and veterans live with dignity, purpose and connection.

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Empowering more than 600 seniors and veterans to live life to the fullest Inspiring creativity and joy through the Ozerdinc Grimes Therapeutic Recreation and Creative Arts Program

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Strengthening our vibrant independent living community for seniors Advancing research through our Centre of Excellence to improve the lives of those living with frailty Sharing knowledge and best practices so seniors and veterans everywhere can live their best lives

To discuss giving options with our team, contact us at 613-526-7173 or foundation@perleyhealth.ca

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CHEO FOUNDATION 415 Smyth Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M8

CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute, CHEO School and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. For 50 years, the CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them. CHEO Foundation staff members are inspired by donors, and the community, who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions.

Over the next 10 years, CHEO will remodel, transform, and build to adapt to the growing and increasingly complex needs of children and youth.

As Canada’s capital continues to change, grow, and become more diverse, kids these days also need pediatric care that can evolve to serve what they need: accessible and innovative healthcare solutions when they need them most. To do so, CHEO Foundation has launched a $220-million fundraising campaign to transform pediatric care.

Join us—because kids these days could really use your help.

cheofoundation.com Year founded: 1974 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $76,093,029 Facebook: @CHEO LinkedIn: @CHEOFoundation

Steve Read President and CEO

James McKellar Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Charles-Antoine Rozon Vice Chair

CHEO's Integrated Treatment Centre will be a 220,000 sq. ft. purpose-built building that will include that will provide care, programs and support for children and youth living with complex medical, developmental, behavioural and mental health needs.

Jessica Sheridan Treasurer & Secretary Ainsley Malhotra Past Chair Alexandra Clark Angela Singhal Anver Malam Daniel Thiruganaratnapathy Julie Lupinacci Karen Sparks Matt Rinfret Michael Pinto

How you can help Kids these days need champions to help them live their best lives. Investing in CHEO will do more to give kids the best chance to live their best lives by: • Improving access to acute mental health care for kids • Enhancing care navigation, delivery and efficiency for children with complex health needs • Supporting families, patients and staff with stress-free, safe and sustainable solutions

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Improving access to emergency care for children Optimizing surgical care to deliver better outcomes for pediatric patients Building best-in-class diagnostic capabilities Advancing facility safety and management Addressing the critical shortage of inpatient beds for kids waiting for care Advancing staff development for improved pediatric care Improving pediatric care outcomes with a centralized research hub

Roxanne Bouchard

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 21% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 19% OTHER SOURCES: 60%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Northern Ontario and Nunavut

Volunteer Whether you’re assisting with events, providing administrative support, participating in special programs, or creating smiles as the beloved CHEO Bear Mascot, your contribution is invaluable. Join our dedicated team and be among hundreds of volunteers who bring

comfort, joy, and support to those who need it.

Your time and effort make a lasting impact and create cherished memories for young patients.

To become a volunteer please reach out to info@cheofoundation.com

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Donate today!

Visit oaggao.ca/donate Call 613 - 233 - 8699 ext. 243 Contact development@oaggao.ca

Scan the QR code to make an impact now!

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You create culture.

Your desire to nourish Ottawa, enriches our talent of making it a vibrant city to live for.

Here’s how we put your gifts to work and the joy you make possible!

Free Admission

Professional Development

Children’s Art Camp

Exhibitions & Acquisitions

$100 gifts send kids to Art Camp, where creativity and imagination is nurtured

$500 gifts enable the development of new exhibitions and acquisitions that inspire and engage us all

Wellness Programs

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

$150 gifts support wellness programs that provide a safe space for self-expression

$1000 gifts contribute to the OAG’s impact and work to revitalize downtown through visual arts

$50 gifts ensure accessibility to art through free admission

$250 gifts empower emerging artists and arts professionals, from curators to creatives, to thrive in their careers

The OAG welcomes unique legacy gifts that inspire generations!

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 0C5, CANADA

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OTTAWA ART GALLERY

OAG also offers subsidized workshops and community programs across the National Capital Region. Programs are designed to engage diverse communities, including seniors, youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+ participants, and adults with lived experience of mental illness.

50 Mackenzie King Bridge Ottawa, Ont. K1N 0C5 https://oaggao.ca/ info@oaggao.ca Year founded: 1988 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $3,397,367 Facebook: /ottawaartgallery Instagram: /ottawaartgallery/ Twitter: /OttawaArtG LinkedIN: /ottawa-art-gallery/?viewAsMember=true YouTube: /UC9-smUCSJkjfDcral3_cRuA

Alexandra Badzak Director & Chief Executive Officer

Annabelle Cloutier Secretary Caroline Dupéré-Tremblay Treasurer

How you can help BILL STAUBI ACQUISITION FUND The Ottawa Art Gallery is proud to honour the remarkable philanthropic and cultural contributions of Bill Staubi. By donating to the Bill Staubi Acquisition Fund, you are championing the purchase of artwork by emerging artists—with a preference for artists from the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.

The Ottawa Art Gallery in downtown Ottawa.

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WELLNESS INITIATIVES The OAG is seeking community partnerships for wellness programs that encourages mental health and social inclusion through art-making workshops.

Our goal is to foster a healthier and more engaged population in Ottawa by promoting cultural vibrancy and social cohesion.

These initiatives will work in collaboration with community leaders to link local artists and artistic communities, across varying disciplines, to create art that will increase public awareness and understanding of research and patient care, incorporate artistic beauty and expression into the hospital experience, and develop Art as Therapy programming.

Mark Schaan Chair, OAG Board of Directors

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Manson Vice-Chair

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) shares the story of Ottawa’s evolution through art while offering a vision for the city’s future. The gallery presents and collects work from the region, ensuring that local artists are recognized in Ottawa, across Canada and internationally.

Michel Liboiron Swathi Kappagantula Don Kwan

The Bill Staubi Acquisition Fund supports the purchase of works by emerging artists, with a focus on artists from the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. PHOTO: LINDSAY RALPH

Events + Fundraising

Andy Akangah Susan Smith

Directors:

Katie Lafferty

Barry Fong

Melanie Yugo

Gabriel Poliquin

Kelly Wilhelm

Althia Raj

Megan Cornell

Deborah Duffy

GIVING TUESDAY December 2nd, 2025 This Giving Tuesday, we are striving to raise $20,000 to spark community programming, fuel curatorial research, inspire exhibitions, and care for collections. These are our community commitments, and we’re thrilled to unite your gifts with what matters most to you. Together let’s make the OAG a home for the arts.

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GIVE TO GET ART AUCTION May 21st, 2026 The Give to Get Art Auction is our annual fundraiser that brings together a vibrant community of art lovers, collectors, and creatives for the art event of the year! By purchasing a ticket or bidding on an artwork, you are championing the incredible talent of the National Capital Region and fueling the OAG’s public exhibitions, permanent collection, and dynamic array of community programs.

OAG ARTIST INVESTITURE November 26th, 2025

GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 48.55% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 11.52% ENDOWMENTS: 0.67% OTHER: 39.26%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS National Capital Region

Participants take part in a wellness workshop at the Ottawa Art Gallery. PHOTO: LINDSAY RALPH

Guests attend the Give to Get Art Auction, the gallery’s annual fundraiser in support of exhibitions, acquisitions and community programs. PHOTO: MELODY HABBOUCHE

Each year, the OAG Board of Directors honours the lasting legacies of five influential artists from the National Capital Region through the Artist Investiture. This annual initiative celebrates their extraordinary artistic accomplishments, their significant influence in the art world, and their instrumental impact in shaping the foundations of the Ottawa Art Gallery.

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Delivering Supportive Cancer Care Together The Community Cancer Hub - A Vital Part Of Your Cancer Care Team The programs here have been so helpful for me, any my entire family has benefited. I hope that everyone affected by cancer will be able to experience these programs.

It is a much-needed light to those going through cancer.“ Cancer Hub Client

Are You Or Someone You Love Affected By Cancer?

WE CAN HELP. CALL 613-247-3527

EMAIL SUPPORT@OTTAWACANCER.CA VISIT OTTAWACANCER.CA

Services available in English, French & Arabic.

Multi-Language Interpretation Available.

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THE OTTAWA CANCER FOUNDATION 1500 Alta Vista Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K1G 3Y9 support@ottawacancer.ca ottawacancer.ca 613-247-3527 Year founded: 1995 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $4,524,722

What We Do As Ottawa’s only Community Cancer Hub, we are delivering Supportive Cancer Care through dynamic collaborations with over 70 diverse

Facebook: ottawacancer LinkedIn: ottawacancer Instagram: ottawacancer

How We Can Help WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

Deborah Lehmann President & CEO

Tina Nagratha Chair

The cancer journey can be a lonely and confusing experience. The Ottawa Cancer Foundation is here to help change that. Together with our partners, we offer free supportive cancer programs for anyone impacted by cancer in our region.

COMMUNITY CANCER HUB BOARD MEMBERS

A ONE-STOP ENTRYWAY TO SUPPORT

Ian Sherman Vice-Chair

Greg Walker Director

Lauren Peirce Vice-Chair

Richar Raigoza Director

Mita Meyers Interim Treasurer

Kelly Moore Director

Our Community Cancer Hub offers a variety of free programs and services to enhance the wellbeing of you and your loved ones.

- Mental Health Programs - Nutrition Programs - Exercise + Movement - Courses + Workshops - Symptom Management - Social Support

Suzanne Pellerin Director

Michael Dunleavy Director

CANCER SYSTEM NAVIGATION

Joanne Kudakiewicz Director

Paul Gardner Director

Anthonette Jacob Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 75% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 25%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY Our flagship Cancer System Navigation program bridges the gap between medical care and community-based non-medical care for individuals impacted by cancer, their families and caregivers.

Cancer System Navigators provide free personalized guidance and resources, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or beyond.

Our navigators can help connect you to services for practical support, mental health, peer support, informational resources and workshops, and other supportive cancer care programs.

DONATE When you support The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, you ensure that individuals who are impacted by cancer in the greater Ottawa area have equitable access to supportive cancer care to reduce the physical, emotional, and financial

community partners. Together, we create and deliver impactful, no-cost programs and front-line services both at the Hub at 1500 Alta Vista (Maplesoft-Jones Centre) and within the community.

burden of cancer and increase the desired outcomes of improved quality of life for those in our community affected by this disease.

GIVE MONTHLY Want to increase your impact? Consider giving monthly and spread out a gift in smaller amounts.

It makes giving affordable, convenient, and predictable. For example, an annual gift of $1,000 is approximately $83 a month or $20 a week.

HONOUR A LOVED ONE A gift given in memory is a personal way to honour and celebrate a loved one while giving back to a cause that you both cared deeply about.

LEAVE A LEGACY Leaving a gift in your will lets you make a true gift of a lifetime – one that you might not be able to make while you’re alive. With the promise of future funding to support community cancer care, you help shape a community where those affected by cancer receive the support they need.

For more information about how you can support those affected by cancer in our community, please contact: Allen LeBlanc Chief Philanthropy Officer aleblanc@ottawacancer.ca 613-247-3527 ext. 258

CREATE A CORPORATE FUNDRAISER OR CONSIDER WORKPLACE GIVING Is there cancer in your work family? If your company has an event like a golf tournament or BBQ, proceeds can help your coworkers and their families.

There are many ways to support individuals facing cancer. Giving back can be easy. To begin a conversation, please contact: Tricia Ross Director, Special Events and Community Engagement tross@ottawacancer.ca 613-247-3527 ext. 260

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SUPPORT PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. HELP TODAY. sghottawa.com | donate@sghottawa.com | 613-789-8210

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SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE FOUNDATION 233 Murray St. Ottawa, Ont. K1N 5M9 sghottawa.com donate@sghottawa.com 613-789-8210 Year founded: 1983 X: sghottawa Facebook: sghottawa Instagram: sghottawa

Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of those experiencing homelessness and precariously-housed people of all genders in the city of Ottawa. Our vision is to provide homes for all, community for all, hope for all. We foster hope and reduce harm in Ottawa by providing around-the-clock specialized services, programs, and partnerships. Many of the people who access Shepherds of Good Hope’s programs and services face challenges with mental health, substance use disorder, and trauma.

Shepherds of Good Hope operates seven supportive housing residences in six locations across our city. Our continuum of care also

How you can help GIVE

David Gourlay CEO

Kaveh Rikhtegar Chair

BOARD MEMBERS SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE FOUNDATION Kaveh Rikhtegar Chair Carrol Pitters David Rattray Irfan Ahmed John Peters Lyndra – GriffithHarnden Mark Roundell Michael Williams Stèphanie Montreuil Wendy Hope

includes a community soup kitchen and drop-in program, health and wellness services, police and paramedic diversion programming, and an emergency shelter. We are proud to share that we officially house more people in permanent supportive housing than we shelter each night! This is a first in Shepherds of Good Hope’s history.

Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation is dedicated to ethical fundraising and sustainable fiscal management. We support the work of Shepherds of Good Hope through donor-centred fundraising, ethical storytelling, and help to ensure sustainable financial management of the organization. The Foundation is responsible for all of Shepherds’ fundraising activities, including individual giving, events, grants, and community partnerships.

SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE Dave Donaldson Chair Catherine Danbrook Chantal Desmarais Barton Darryl Squires John James Julie Terrien

By supporting Shepherds of Good Hope, you are transforming the lives of people of all genders who are experiencing homelessness, many of whom live with mental health challenges, substance use disorder, and trauma. Your investment in our community will help people experiencing homelessness and people who are at risk of homelessness by directly supporting much-needed programs and services that make a difference every day.

Programs like our internationally-renowned Managed Alcohol Program and Supervised Consumption and Treatment Service save lives in our community by reversing overdoses and helping people with substance use disorders find hope again. Our Transitional Emergency Shelter Program serves individuals who need specialized health care in a non-judgemental and caring environment. This reduces hospital emergency room wait times, frees up first responder personnel’s time, and provides more

tailored care for the individual. By supporting Shepherds of Good Hope, you are helping to make chronic homelessness a thing of the past as we build permanent supportive housing and move people out of shelters and into homes of their own. Without your support, none of these innovative programs would be possible. Please donate today!

VOLUNTEER Every day, Shepherds of Good Hope volunteers make positive contributions across our city, showing people experiencing homelessness and vulnerably-housed adults in our community that people care. Find the right spot for you.

We offer volunteering opportunities across our city at supportive housing residences in Kanata, Carlington, Lowertown, and Rideau-Rockcliffe.

We also offer volunteer opportunities in our community soup kitchen on Murray Street.

You can explore our year-round and seasonal volunteering by going to our website to apply and learn more.

Kassondra Walters Mitchell Lafrance Robin Sellar John Peters Honorary Officer Emeritus

TOP FUNDING SOURCES CITY OF OTTAWA: 48% ONTARIO HEALTH EAST: 20% RENT: 13% COMMUNITY DONATIONS: 11% OTTAWA INNER CITY HEALTH: 2% OTHER: 6%

Events + fundraising There are many ways to support Shepherds of Good Hope throughout the year via our community events!

Every spring, Ottawa community leaders gather for Shepherds of Good Hope's highly anticipated, signature event, Taste for Hope.

Bringing together Ottawa’s top chefs, guests are treated to exquisite dishes that delighted tastebuds through this fun culinary experience.

The food is paired with local offerings of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. The evening is topped off with a lively auction, including the opportunity to “fund-a-need.” The event is

Shepherds’ largest fundraiser of the year, with all money raised going directly to support lifechanging programs right here in our community.

Stay tuned for 2026 Taste for Hope details – and find out what else we have going on by visiting www.sghottawa.com/events.

Want to host your own event and support those currently experiencing homelessness? Our team is here to help make it easy. Whether at home or in the office, we have the materials and tools you need to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of individuals today! Contact us at donate@sghottawa.ca to learn more.

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IMMIGRANTS INTEGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES (STEPSTONE HOUSE) 60 Chippewa Ave Nepean, ON K2G 1Y2 http://www.stepstonehouse.ca/ info@stepstonehouse.ca Year founded: 2019 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,237,893.22 Facebook: stepstonehouse/

Immigrants Integration Support Services, operating as Stepstone House, is a registered charity supporting refugees and newcomers in Ottawa. Since 2019, Stepstone House has provided transitional housing and essential services to facilitate the settlement of refugees and newcomers in our communities.

The goal is to provide dignity, stability and independence for refugees and newcomers to integrate quickly and become a positive addition to our local community and economy.

Through partnerships, donations and government grants, Stepstone House empowers refugees and newcomers to overcome barriers and pursue long-term stability and sustainability.

Stepstone House is committed to building inclusive communities where newcomers can thrive. Your donations and support sustain this mission, with every contribution directly impacting residents’ lives.

City councilor Sean Devine with residents

Funding priorities • Reducing homelessness by expanding affordable transitional housing for refugees • Knowledge acquisition for refugees and newcomers through workshops and seminars • Addressing mental health and other barriers to effective community integration • Developing partnerships to strengthen employment readiness and skills training.

• Increasing fundraising capacity to reduce reliance on government grants.

How you can help GIVE

Joseph Kiirya Executive Director

Idel Delfino Board Chair

Stepstone House provides transitional housing and holistic support to refugee claimants in Ottawa.

Donations cover essential needs such as food, clothing, transportation and health supports, while sustaining mentorship, language and employment programs. Contributions help residents move from crisis to stability, reducing homelessness, fostering independence and enabling community belonging.

VOLUNTEER

BOARD MEMBERS Sheik Fareed

Faruku Kibaba

Andrew Kigozi

Joy Bagyenda

Fred Mubiru

Kaylee Jobin

Volunteers support residents through mentorship, tutoring, cultural assimilation, recreational activities and community events. Opportunities range from one-time event support to ongoing commitments in skills training, language practice and wellness programs. Interested individuals can register through the website or by email, attend an orientation session and be matched with roles that fit their skills and availability.

Refugees welcome to Ottawa.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING - 37.65% ONTARIO WORKS - 32.76% OTHER SOURCES - 20.15% OTHER CHARITIES - 8.62% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS - 0.82%

Events + fundraising GIVE HOPE SPRING CAMPAIGN

HOLIDAY GIVING WINTER DRIVE

— April, Ottawa Raises funds to maintain and furnish safe housing spaces for newcomers.

— December, Ottawa A seasonal initiative to raise funds to support residents with essentials through their first winter.

CANADA DAY SUMMER BBQ

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa and the National Capital Region, with programs and housing supports serving vulnerable populations including immigrants, refugees, newcomers, and individuals in transition.

— July, Ottawa A summer gathering for residents to celebrate their 1st Canada Day, celebrate diversity, build community and promote cultural exchange.

THANKSGIVING FALL APPEAL — October, Ottawa Collects donations to support operations and strengthen our capacity to serve refugees.

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THE OTTAWA MISSION 35 Waller St. Ottawa, Ont. K1N 7G4 ottawamission.com donations@ottawamission.com 613-234-1144 Year founded: 1906 Total operational budget for last fiscal year: $25,043,009 Facebook: OttawaMission Instagram: @ottawamission LinkedIn: The Ottawa Mission YouTube: @theottawamission1906

The Ottawa Mission is our city’s oldest and largest emergency shelter. Since 1906, we have been at the forefront of caring for people who are experiencing hopelessness and in need. We do this by providing the basic necessities of life, including nutritious food, safe shelter, and warm clothing. Last year, we served over one million meals, including 11,500 meals weekly from our food trucks to 41 neighborhoods across the city. We are also so much more than just a shelter – we help people regain their dignity, hope and purpose in life. We provide people with addiction and trauma support including a five-month residential treatment program, housing support, job training, mental health services, care at our DYMON Health Clinic and dental clinic, and end of life care

How you can help Inspire your team and your company's presence in our community through meaningful corporate engagement with The Ottawa Mission. We offer and can develop opportunities which align with your organization's values and make a real difference for those experiencing hardship.

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Peter Saunders Chair

Peter Tilley CEO

BOARD MEMBERS Peter Saunders Chair Adam Harvey Vice Chair and Treasurer

Allan Clarke Fr. Nicolas El-Kada Linda MacMillan

Eli Labaky

Graham Richardson

Anthony Bennett

Cara Vaccarino

Gord Lorimer

Jack Murta

Brenda Kirkwood

Paul Burnett Deputy Chief

Corrie Hobin

TOP FUNDING SOURCES DONATIONS: 58% CITY OF OTTAWA: 23% OTHER INCOME: 19%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Partnerships with one of our many emergency and wraparound services Event sponsorship of The Blue Door Gala or Coldest Night of the Year Group volunteer opportunities at The Mission or your location

Last fiscal year, we provided over 1.2 million meals to the vulnerable members of our community. at our Diane Morrison Hospice. More than a shelter, The Ottawa Mission provides an array of services to the city’s most vulnerable citizens.

Partner with The Ottawa Mission to build a lasting impact for those experiencing hardship.

There are many meaningful ways to align with our many emergency and wraparound services designed to help one reach a path to stability.

Often, all it takes is one visit to understand the profound difference your partnership can make.

We'd love to learn more about your philanthropic goals and explore meaningful ways to work together. Please contact: Sherry Stafford, Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships. sstafford@ottawamission.com or 613-915-7829

Food insecurity is a major problem in Ottawa.

The Mission is a driving force to reach those facing hunger. Each week, our 2 food trucks travel to 41 neighborhoods providing 11,500 fully prepared, nutritious meals. This initiative is 100% made by possible by our donors. Join our mission with The 100 Meals A Month Club partnership program •

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cover the costs of 100 meals per month with an automatic monthly donation or a one time annual support receive partnership logo recognition on our website along with a social media thank you a 100 Meals a Month Club Partner logo available for your use

Hulse, Playfair McGarry joins our 100 Meals a Month initiative as they celebrate a century of service to Ottawa families.

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Provided emergency shelter for 1,248 different people Served over 1,208,000 meals to hungry shelter clients and food insecure communities Placed 270 people into housing Completed over 3,400 direct patient consults and over 9,000 client interactions, including prescriptions, medical record checks, and lab results at our DYMON Health Clinic, where we

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provide primary care, eye, dental, family medicine, and mental health clinics, and more 107 people graduated from our addiction treatment programs into healthier lives Delivered additional employment, educational, and mental health supports to 397 different people 84 students graduated from our Food Services Training Program (FSTP) and 90% were employed at graduation.

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What we do UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION 40 Ruskin St. Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 4W7 foundation@ottawaheart.ca foundation.ottawaheart.ca Year founded: 1994 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $16.1M X: HeartFDN Facebook: HeartInstituteFoundation Instagram: heartinstitutefoundation LinkedIn: The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation

As much as we change, we also remain the same.

A fundamental principle of the Heart Institute from its inception in 1976 to the present day has always been to put patients first.

Your Heart Institute is among the top cardiac centres nationwide, ranked number one in research among Ottawa Hospitals and fourth in

How you can help By investing in the University of Ottawa Heart Institute through the Foundation, you will help us to grow in so many ways - fueling new discoveries, innovating patient care, ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation patient programs,

the province. Worldwide, we are in the top 3% for cardiac research.

Research is integrated into every part of our work and each day we uncover new insights into future treatments.

The philanthropic support of our community builds this beacon of cardiac care, which now treats hundreds of thousands of heart patients across the region, country and beyond.

and the education of tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. A gift today by way of securities or including the Heart Institute in your Will, is a powerful statement and fuels the science that will eventually eradicate cardiovascular disease.

You can also fundraise with heart, partner with the Foundation for a signature initiative, or join a community event. Thank you for supporting the Institute’s work through life-saving philanthropy.

Events + fundraising Lianne Laing V.P., Philanthropy, UOHI President, Foundation

James Annis Chair Board of Directors

BOARD MEMBERS James Annis Foundation Board Chair Grant Jameson Vice Chair

Jordan Bianconi Marc-Andre Groulx Gail Kaneb Jake Levinson

Ian Sterling Treasurer

Lucas Matheson

Ken Jennings Secretary

Jonathan Murray

Dalton McGuinty Chair, UOHI

Nick Pantieras

Leslie Mise Muneeba Omar

Dr. Rob Beanlands UOHI President & CEO

Deneen Perrin

Keira Torkko Chair, OHIRC Board of Directors

Erin Zipes

Jean Spicer Colin Zappia

Paul Bodnoff Alumni Board Chair

TOP FUNDING SOURCES DONATIONS: 72% BEQUESTS: 20% SPECIAL EVENTS: 8%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is the primary cardiac referral centre for Eastern Ontario and several other areas across Canada, including Nunavut, Newfoundland & Labrador.

It also offers satellite clinics and outreach programs throughout the Ottawa Valley. The Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre, located in Ottawa, is the first of its kind in Canada, dedicated to researching women's cardiovascular health. Likewise, at the Institute, resides a world-class research facility, the Centre for Valvular Heart Disease, the Canadian Centre for Rare Cardiac Conditions, and the trail-blazing UOHI Data Science Centre. The Institute continues to harness the latest advancements in machine learning and technology while finding tomorrow's treatments.

FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH In February 2025, our generous community raised an incredible 1.4 million dollars for cardiac care. Embracing this annual signature campaign, businesses and individuals came together to celebrate heart health for all by displaying red paper hearts, sharing their stories, and hosting numerous events in the Nation’s Capital, the Ottawa Valley, and far beyond. februaryisheartmonth.ca LIGHT THE CAPITAL RED Light the Capital Red is back! Thank you to the hundreds of businesses, landmarks and homes that will be casting a rosy glow this February to celebrate the Institute’s compassionate and worldrenowned doctors, surgeons, nurses, researchers, and medical professionals. Join us as we #LightTheCapitalRed in 2026!

JOIN US IN 2026: Would you like to learn more or participate in February is Heart Month 2026? Please reach out to specialevents@ottawa.ca.

THE OTTAWA PICKLEBALL CLASSIC The Ottawa Pickleball Classic returned for its third year, on May 4th, 2025. Defying all expectations, by doubling the number of teams year after year, the event raised over $100,000 to support cardiac care in the community. We were also proud to offer mobile heart screening and health checks on-site to our players and spectators. Learn more and save the date for spring 2026: ottawapickleballclassic.ca THE ANNUAL WILBERT KEON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT June’s fourth annual Wilbert Keon Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $305,500 to support groundbreaking research, world-class care, and the education of future healthcare professionals. Inspired by the memory of the much-loved Institute co-founder, Dr. Wilbert Keon, we are grateful to everyone who has supported us through donations, partnerships, and by golfing in this sold-out event. Learn more, sponsor, and register: wilbertkeonmemorialgolftournament. ca JUMP IN™ FOR WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH In September of 2025, the Foundation will celebrate the sixth birthday of Jump In™! Supporting women’s heart health from coast to coast, this 30-day challenge has welcomed nearly 7,000 participants nationwide, generated 8 million minutes of movement, and raised funds of over $1.2 million dollars. jumpinnow.ca

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What we do Imagine the feeling of walking into your home — the relief, comfort and sense of belonging. That’s what Matthew House Ottawa provides every day.

For the past 15 years, we’ve opened two doors:

MATTHEW HOUSE OTTAWA 380 Centrepointe Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K2G 6A1 matthewhouseottawa.org info@matthewhouseottawa.org Year founded: 2010 Total revenue for 2024: $4,436,834 X: MHOttawa Facebook: MHOttawa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ matthew-house-ottawa/

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One for refugee claimants arriving in Canada with nothing, seeking safety and a new beginning.

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One for local families in transition — newcomers, individuals leaving homelessness and survivors of domestic violence — who need furniture to turn empty apartments into real homes.

Funding priorities At Matthew House Ottawa, we respond to growing needs with dignity and action.

Today, that means expanding our impact in two critical ways: • Opening more homes for homeless refugee claimants • Doubling the capacity of our Furniture Bank to serve families in transition Each new house and every additional square foot of warehouse space represents more than infrastructure — it represents stability, dignity and a chance to rebuild.

Your support helps us meet urgent needs and create lasting change for newcomers, refugees and families across Ottawa.

How you can help GIVE

BOARD MEMBERS Ian McLaren Chair

Angela Success Director

Steve Kuhn Treasurer

Deirdre Freiheit Director

Aaron Webber Secretary

Kaite Burkholder Harris Director

Carolyn Elliott-Magwood Director

Our residential homes offer a safe, family-style environment where refugee claimants can live, eat, receive support and begin their journey toward independence.

Our Furniture Bank serves thousands of people each year who are starting over and need basic furnishings to build a stable life.

Together, these programs provide dignity, comfort and a path forward for some of Ottawa’s most vulnerable neighbours. Learn more:

Your donation goes directly toward furnishing homes, feeding and sheltering refugee claimants, and supporting newcomers as they rebuild their lives in Ottawa. Thanks to low operating costs and strong partnerships, every dollar makes a tangible difference — from groceries and housing to furniture deliveries that turn empty spaces into safe, welcoming homes.

Make a gift today: matthewhouseottawa.org/give

Our board member, Angela with our Director of Programs, David and a former resident in our newest Refugee Reception Home.

VOLUNTEER Matthew House Ottawa thrives because of its volunteers — from those helping refugee claimants settle in to those loading trucks at the Furniture Bank.

“Giving new Canadians a restart on their whole lives is a unique opportunity. It sends a message about our values and belief that everyone matters.”

Find out how you can get involved: matthewhouseottawa.org/volunteer

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TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 44% DONATIONS: 14% SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (SERVICE FEES): 40% ALL OTHER SOURCES: 2%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Join our 15 for 15 Giving Circle and help us celebrate 15 years of delivering dignity in Ottawa.

By becoming a monthly donor, you provide dependable, lasting support to refugees and families in transition — and help us furnish more homes than ever.

• $15/month delivers furniture to 10 homes each year • $30/month provides 60 hot meals for refugee claimants • $50/month fully furnishes a home every year • $85/month covers a month of food, a bed and support for one person

Our leadership team, excited to see our NEW Furniture Bank warehouse!

FURNITURE BANK EXPANSION CAMPAIGN Prefer a one-time gift? Support our $500,000 Furniture Bank Expansion Campaign and help us serve 600 more families each year.

Give today: matthewhouseottawa.org/give

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CAUSEWAY WORK CENTRE 22 O'Meara Street Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 4N6 www.causewayworkcentre.org 613-725-3494 Year founded: 1977 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $3,241,710 Twitter: CausewayWork Facebook: CausewayWork Instagram: causewayworkcentre LinkedIn: company/causeway-work-centre

Do you believe that there is no limit to anyone’s potential?

At Causeway, we find people meaningful work. Regardless. Causeway is a not-for-profit agency that empowers all people by helping those with mental health related barriers and other challenges find meaningful work. At Causeway, we call our employment programs, social enterprises and support services “Avenues” because of the journey we go on together with our participants. Each person can take multiple avenues while on their journey, but they all lead to the same place - meaningful employment.

Causeway is a space where people who have

been underestimated can have access to support, encouragement, skills-building, and personal exploration in order to find and maintain work that utilizes their unique strengths and abilities. An important pillar of our strategic plan is forming partnerships with businesses and community members, in order to broaden support for individuals and amplify our impact.

We invite you to join the Causeway community in partnership, and be part of transforming lives with purpose and belonging.

“Through the darkest part of my life, when I had no career prospects, there were people who encouraged me by recognizing my strengths. My experience with Causeway has changed the way I think about my future.” – Causeway participant

How you can help GIVE & PARTNER You can make a difference for someone experiencing barriers to employment. It is about more than just having a job. It is about being able to enrich your community and finding meaning in your life. It's about finding hope.

Your support is needed now to help people with mental health challenges and disabilities reach their employment goals by supporting our employment programs, social businesses, and wrap-around services including our Employment Resource Centre and Wellness Centre.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Sandro Ricci President

Owen Freiheit Interim Executive Director

BOARD MEMBERS

Causeway participant Marc's mission is to clean up and give back.

HIRE FROM CAUSEWAY

Sandro Ricci Chair

Kate Faughnan Past Chair

Mike Deslauriers Vice-Chair

Fairouz Wahab Director

Judy Cameron Treasurer

Mukta Dharmamer Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GRANTS: 65% EARNED REVENUE: 23% DONATIONS: 1% OTHER: 11%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Causeway Commercial Services, Good Nature Groundskeeping and Needle Hunters are all available through Causeway's social enterprises, which train and employ people experiencing employment barriers. Discover how your business can be supported by social enterprise here: https:// www.causewayworkcentre.org/social-enterprise/

Employers help us build stronger communities by employing the people we serve. Everyone has abilities and skills regardless of the challenges they may face. With the recent shifts in labour markets, employers have been struggling with staffing and maintaining their employees.

People with barriers to employment, however, still experience difficulties entering the labour market and represent a significant portion of unemployed or underemployed individuals. By working with Causeway, employers can tap into a pool of skilled and motivated people who are ready to work. Find your next employee of the month at Causeway!

Events + fundraising WORK REGARDLESS WEEK December 2-6, 2024. Celebrated annually, this week serves to engage individuals and businesses around the message that everyone has something valuable to contribute to our community and can work, regardless of the barriers they face.

We invite individuals and businesses to show support of #WorkRegardlessWeek on social media by sharing what "Work. Regardless." means to

them, and by making a donation to support vital community employment services. Together, we can build working communities that employ each person's abilities.

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What we do OTTAWA NETWORK FOR EDUCATION 205-900 Morrison Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K2H 8K7 www.onfe-rope.ca info@onfe-rope.ca 613-366-3085 Year founded: 1985 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $5,502,729 Facebook: onfe.rope LinkedIn: ottawa-network-for-education Instagram: onfe_rope YouTube: @ONFEROPETV

Heather Norris President and CEO

Julie Beauchamp Chair, Senior Vice President Academic Algonquin College

BOARD MEMBERS Marc Bertrand CECCE

Amanda Goth Carleton University

Christian-Charle Bouchard CEPEO

Greg Matthews Community Member

Pino Buffone OCDSB Mary Donaghy OCSB Margo Crawford Business Sherpa Group

Drew McMillan Ages Group of Companies Linda Newman Community Member Sarwar Qureshi Paterson & Company

Kathleen Devenny Consultant

Gregory Richards Telfer School of Management

Marie Eveline Community Member

Neil Schwartz Mann Lawyers

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 49% FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER CHARITIES: 11% INDIVIDUAL: 6% CORPORATE: 3% OTHER (Educational institution, Investment Income and Third-party Events): 31%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) is a trusted connector and catalyst for student success. In partnership with all publicly funded school boards in Ottawa, we deliver equitable, innovative programs that meet students where they are—from a healthy start to the day, to academic support, to confidence-building with hands-on learning. By uniting partners across sectors, ONFE breaks down barriers and builds brighter futures. Our focus on sustainability, future readiness, and social responsibility drives our vision: an Ottawa where all students thrive.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM The School Breakfast Program helps students start every school day nourished and ready to learn by providing thousands of nutritious meals and snacks in schools across Ottawa.

CLASSROOM GARDENS Classroom Gardens brings hands-on learning to schools by engaging students in growing their own vegetables and exploring healthy eating from seed to plate.

VOLUNTEERS IN EDUCATION The Volunteers in Education program addresses the need for individualized student support by connecting dedicated volunteers with classrooms to help students build skills and confidence.

STEP COALITION ONFE coordinates the STEP for Youth in Schools and Community Coalition, uniting community partners to provide Support, Treatment, Education, and Prevention for youth facing substance and technology use challenges.

How you can help DONATE & PARTNER Donating, leaving a gift in your will, or partnering with ONFE is an investment in the success and well-being of Ottawa’s students. Your support helps deliver programs that remove barriers to learning—from healthy school breakfasts to education support, and hands-on learning opportunities. Together, we can create an Ottawa where every student has the nourishment, skills, and confidence they need to thrive.

VOLUNTEER ONFE volunteers are the heart of our programs, bringing their time, skills, and compassion to support students across Ottawa. Whether helping with literacy, math, virtual tutoring, English as

Events + fundraising BREAKFAST MATTERS The Ottawa Network for Education’s (ONFE) Breakfast Matters campaign launches each August alongside the start of the school year, rallying the community to ensure every Ottawa student begins their day with a nutritious meal or snack. This kickoff sets the tone for ongoing fundraising efforts that continue year-round, helping ONFE’s School Breakfast Program meet growing demand and reach every student in need. Through generous donations and

a second language, helping to prepare meals or snacks, or assisting teachers in the classroom, they create welcoming, encouraging spaces where every student can thrive.

community partnerships, the campaign fuels both immediate support and sustained impact for local students.

SPARK SOIRÉE The Spark Soirée is ONFE’s signature annual gala, bringing together community leaders, business partners, and supporters every spring to celebrate and raise funds for programs that help Ottawa students thrive. This elegant evening features dinner, entertainment, and opportunities to connect. Sponsorships and tables are available for those who want to be part of this unforgettable night.

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The difference between who I am today and the statistic I was supposed to become is you.

- Dare to Dream Bursary Recipient | Law School Graduate

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SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN CARE Tutoring & Educational Support; Mental Health Support.

PREVENTION-BASED PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES Essentials, Sports & Enrichment Opportunities; Kin Support; Camps.

YOUTH TRANSITION PROGRAMS Post-Secondary Bursaries; Employment Support; Relationship Building; Life-Skills; Housing Support.

Become a Dream Launcher today to help kids build a brighter tomorrow!

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CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION OF OTTAWA 1602 Telesat Court Ottawa, Ont. K1B 1B1 www.HelpOttawaKids.ca foundation@cafott.ca 613-216-6371 Year founded: 1988 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $6,469,161 Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ children-aid-foundation-ottawa/ Facebook: CAFOttawa Instagram: CAFOttawa

The Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa (CAFO) supports children, youth and families connected to the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) by funding programs that fill gaps in the child welfare system.

While CAFO collaborates with CASO, it operates independently and does not fund or duplicate government-mandated services.

Instead, the foundation directs resources to unmet needs, providing enhanced support outside the scope of public funding.

Last year 61 youth received a Dare to Dream Bursary to pursue post-secondary education.

“I was in foster care off and on for 15 years, and life was not easy growing up. Kids like me that often end up as a statistic rely on your generous contributions to better our lives and futures,” — Dare to Dream bursary recipient Another 175 youth were supported last year in their transition out of care into independence.

“She said she feels like she really has a “home” to

return to… She said it’s so peaceful now. She has all of her belongings out of storage for the first time in five years,” — CASO social worker In addition, 235 children and youth created lifelong memories at March Break and summer camps.

"This experience was amazing. The boys came back from camp closer than ever and the older boy was able to return home as a result of his new relationship with his brother," — CASO social worker

How you can help TOP FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES

Walter Noble Executive Director

Laura-Lee Brenneman Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Tom Batchellor Vice Chair

Karine Jackson Secretary

Support for children in care: Children in foster or residential care often lack the stability their peers enjoy. CAFO ensures they are supported, connected, and able to succeed.

When you join the Dream Launcher donor community, you help change the lives of over 2,500 children, youth, and families every year.

Robert (Bob) Huggins Tanner O’Neil

Ryan Dubé Treasurer

Youth transition programs: Youth aging out of care are among the most vulnerable in our community. CAFO equips them with the skills, networks, and resources to build independence and long-term stability.

Prevention-based programs for families: Although 91 per cent of child welfare services in Ottawa support children at home, most public funding is directed to children already in care, leaving a critical gap for struggling families.

CAFO fills this gap by providing preventionbased supports that strengthen families and help children thrive in safe, nurturing homes.

Derek Thuillard Kelsea Towell Justine Whitehead

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WORLD TRIVIA NIGHT

Each May, more than 150 community leaders gather for a sommelier-guided evening of curated wines and gourmet dining, raising funds for the Dare to Dream bursary to help youth in care pursue their post-secondary dreams.

Come out and play! Billed as Canada's largest live trivia contest, join 1,000+ trivia enthusiasts, corporate teams, and friends on November 28th for a fun-filled night of competition, prizes, and bragging rights.

Full details at WorldTriviaNight.com.

Jayna Carter Ex-Officio

James Melia

Serge Arpin

Darlene H. Carreau

BDC | CAFO ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

James Blanchard

Shail Paliwal

This popular annual golf tournament is held each September in partnership with BDC. Over 100 business leaders and community champions join forces to raise funds to help children and youth supported by CASO.

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HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM Join hundreds of local organizations and community members in helping children, youth, and families of all faiths celebrate year-round.

More information at cafott.ca/events-holiday-giftprogram/.

INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 86% OTHER CHARITIES: 8% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 3% OTHER: 3%

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OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING FOUNDATION 39 Auriga Dr. Ottawa, Ont. K2E 7Y8 ochfoundation.ca info@ochfoundation.ca Year founded: 2012 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,057,317 Bluesky: ochfoundation.bsky.social LinkedIn: OCH Foundation Facebook: OCH Foundation Instagram: ochfoundation

The OCH Foundation is a registered charity that transforms lives by improving wellbeing for tenants living in Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) communities.

By fostering community engagement, supporting education, employment and promoting well-being, the OCH Foundation provides resources and opportunities that empower residents. Through various programs and partnerships, OCH Foundation works to create an inclusive environment where individuals and families can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The OCH Foundation is committed to building strong, supportive communities across Ottawa.

An OCH Foundation staff member shares fresh food with a tenant through the Tomorrow Ready program.

OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES recLINK: Connects youth aged 4-18 in OCH neighbourhoods with free arts, sports, and camp programs.

Inspired by Learning Bursary: Awards $1,000 to students pursuing post-secondary education.

Traci Spour-Lafrance Executive Director

Hop on Bikes: Provides refurbished bicycles, helmets, and locks to OCH residents.

Melissa Reeves Chair

Pack-a-Sack: Delivers school supplies and backpacks to children and youth in OCH communities, helping them return to school ready to learn.

BOARD MEMBERS Melissa Reeves Chair

Stéphane Giguère Director - Ex Officio

Nick Ethier Vice Chair

Tara Lapointe Director

Wayne French Past Chair

Sam Bhalesar Director of Fund Development

Emily Moyo Treasurer Heather Dawson Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GRANTS & FOUNDATIONS: 41% FUNDRAISING & EVENTS: 42% GOVERNMENT: 10% OTHER SOURCES: 7%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Youth Futures: A six-month bilingual mentorship program for youth aged 16-21 to develop skills for post-secondary education and employment. Offered in partnership with the City of Ottawa and BGC Ottawa.

Tomorrow Ready: Provides essential perishable and nonperishable food items, as well as hygiene products, through a partnership with Khalsa Aid Ottawa.

Barbara Spanton Director Jim Watson Director

A young tenant poses shyly with his brand-new backpack from the Pack-a-Sack program.

How you can help GIVE Support the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation by donating today. Your gift empowers residents, creates opportunities, and builds stronger communities. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact on the lives of OCH residents.

HOST A FUNDRAISER Host a fundraiser to support the OCH Foundation! Whether it’s an event, birthday, community gathering, or personal challenge, your fundraiser helps raise vital funds to empower OCH residents. Get creative and make a meaningful impact.

A tenant smiles with her new bike gear at a Hop on Bikes distribution event.

SPREAD THE WORD! Share our mission with friends, family, and your social networks to raise awareness and support for the OCH Foundation’s programs. Your voice can help build stronger, more inclusive communities across Ottawa.

GIVE MONTHLY Join us as a monthly donor and provide ongoing support to OCH residents. Your regular contributions ensure that essential programs and services continue, creating lasting change for those who need it most.

As we look ahead, your support will help us grow our programs and expand our impact in the Ottawa community.

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MULTIFAITH HOUSING INITIATIVE (MHI) 206-404 McArthur Ave. Ottawa, Ont. K1K 1G8 www.multifaithhousing.ca info@multifaithhousing.ca Year founded: 2002 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,977,000 (For the year ended Oct. 31, 2024) Facebook: facebook.com/MHIOttawa Instagram: @MHIOttawa LinkedIn: multifaith-housing-initiative Youtube: MHIOttawa

Ala’a Shadid Executive Director

Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides safe, inclusive, affordable and permanent housing in Ottawa. Working with more than 80 faith groups, local businesses, civil society partners and all levels of government, MHI builds communities where tenants can thrive.

MHI’s community development team works with tenants to deliver free programs that promote well-being, strengthen connections and support long-term housing stability.

As Ottawa’s third-largest affordable housing provider, MHI houses more than 1,500 residents in 422 units across nine communities. A tenth community, Odenak, is under development, continuing the organization’s commitment to affordable housing.

Fred Gloade Director

Kami Ramcharan Treasurer

Arthur Loeb Director

Mary Donaghy Secretary

Hugh O’Donnell Director

Sue Smarkala Past President

Bijan Safi Director

André Asselin Director

Saide Sayah Director

Bernie Burns Director

Gary Stein Director

Denys Chamberland Director

Arlene Wortsman Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING: 14% RENTAL OPERATIONS: 86%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

ODENAK CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Odenak is a new project in the heart of LeBreton Flats that will provide 133 affordable housing units owned and operated by Multifaith Housing Initiative. Odenak, an Algonquin Anishinàbe word meaning "community"', is being developed in partnership with Toronto-based Dream as part of a landmark mixed-income community located between Ādisōke, the new Ottawa Public Library, and Pimisi LRT station.

The two-tower development will feature 608 rental units in total.

MHI’s affordable units, ranging from one to three bedrooms, will house about 400 people from equity-deserving groups. Thirty of the 133 units are dedicated to Indigenous households.

Through the $1.6-million Odenak Capital Campaign, MHI is working to ensure these homes remain deeply and permanently affordable for Indigenous families and individuals.

Odenak is expected to be Canada’s largest residential zero-carbon development. MHI will provide an onsite community development team offering free programs and services to all tenants, in both affordable and marketrate units, to help build a strong and equitable community.

Construction of Odenak began in late 2024 and is scheduled for completion in December 2027.

To-date, $1 million has been raised. Community support is needed to reach the remaining fundraising goal.

Ishbel Solvason President, Board of Directors

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Artist’s rendering of the Odenak development.

How you can help DONATE Donors may choose to direct their gifts to one of three areas: general operations, rent subsidies or tenant programs. During capital campaigns, donors can also make special contributions to support the development of new housing projects.

Every year through Tulipathon and other sources, MHI provides about $400,000 in rent subsidies to tenants who need extra support.

Donations also help ensure tenants have access to free programs that promote wellbeing and stability.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers remain central to MHI’s mission.

From serving on the board or committees, to helping at events, fundraising, leading workshops or improving housing communities, volunteers contribute in many ways.

MHI’s community engagement team works with volunteers to find roles that are meaningful and fulfilling.

NATIONAL HOUSING DAY National Housing Day is recognized every November across Canada to raise awareness about affordable housing and homelessness. On Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, MHI will host its annual event at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building.

The theme, Communities Building Communities, will include an Indigenous welcome, updates on the Odenak development and a keynote on home and community.

HOUSING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING MHI offers free on-site programs across its nine housing communities, setting it apart from many other providers. Workshops and events — ranging from holiday celebrations such as Christmas, Eid and Jewish High Holidays to summer barbecues and learning workshops — bringing tenants, faith groups, neighbours and community leaders together to celebrate diverse cultures.

TULIPATHON Every May, MHI hosts Tulipathon, a threekilometre walkathon fundraiser at Commissioners Park, Dow’s Lake. Walkers of all ages enjoy a scenic stroll through the tulips.

Participants include members of MHI’s 80-plus faith groups, their congregations and the wider community.

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OTTAWA SAFETY COUNCIL (OSC) 301 Moodie Drive, Unit 103 Ottawa, Ont. K2H 9C4 www.ottawasafetycouncil.ca info@ottawasafetycouncil.ca Year founded: 1957 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $11,000,000 Facebook: @SafetyOttawa Twitter: @SafetyOttawa Charitable Registration Number: 119071322 RR0001

Jamie Kwong Executive Director

Lori Henderson Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Lori Henderson Chair

Prasath Sarma Director

Dave Donaldson Vice Chair

Dwight Stewart Director

Lucille Perrault Treasurer

Jonathan Thompson Director

Nathalie Guthrie Secretary

Subhir Uppal Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES BUSINESS LINES - FEE FOR SERVICES (I.E. SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AND MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COURSES): 100%

Founded in 1957, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is a not-for-profit organization and registered charity dedicated to road safety through education and community engagement.

For more than 50 years, the OSC has delivered motorcycle safety training and is now one of the largest providers of school crossing guard services, with operations in Ottawa, Toronto and Brockville. Core services, along with grants and donations, allow the organization to expand its free road safety education and awareness programs.

The OSC employs 14 office staff, 600 parttime employees and more than 40 volunteers.

The organization continues to recruit individuals, sponsors and donors who share its mission of making roads safer for all.

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Expansion of school crossing guard services.

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Licensing of in-school road safety presentations for use across Canada.

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Licensing of school crossing guard training.

Programs WalkSafe in-school presentations For more than 15 years, the WalkSafe program has provided road safety education in schools across Ottawa. Supported by the City of Ottawa, the program teaches children how to walk and cross safely, the importance of being visible to drivers and the risks of distraction.

With additional sponsorships and donations, the program could expand to reach communities outside schools.

RoadSMARTS4Kids (RS4K) The RS4K program offers free digital resources to help elementary students learn about road safety. The library includes videos, lesson plans and virtual courses that cover topics from walking and cycling safety to booster seat use.

The materials align with Ministry of Education curriculum requirements and are designed to be engaging and easy to use for both teachers and parents.

Motorcycle Training Program Since 1967, the OSC’s Motorcycle Training Program has helped build safe and confident riders. As a recognized testing authority for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, the program trains students in both riding skills and safety-focused mental strategies. It is the only motorcycle training program in Ontario operated by a registered charity, delivered with the support of more than 40 certified volunteer instructors.

With further support, the program could expand through additional workshops and courses.

Public education and partnerships The OSC works with partners, schools and community groups to promote awareness of road safety. Campaigns are designed to protect vulnerable road users such as children, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Sponsorships and donations help expand the reach of these initiatives.

How you can help GIVE

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Donations allow the OSC to build new programs and expand awareness campaigns that make roads safer for everyone. Additional funding helps extend free road safety education in schools and communities and supports public service announcements to reach a wider audience.

Volunteers contribute by serving as motorcycle safety instructors, joining the board of directors or acting as community ambassadors at events across the city.

Learn more at ottawasafetycouncil.ca.

Events + fundraising CROSSING GUARD APPRECIATION DAY — held annually during the first week of June (date confirmed each year).

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Toronto, Brockville

A school crossing guard and children participate in a community road safety event.

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Habitat’s homeownership model creates lasting change, delivering stability, financial independence, and an improved quality of life for families like Rebecca and her son Jack.

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What we do HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER OTTAWA 3 Iber Road, Ottawa, Ont. K2S 1E6

Programs and initiatives

https://habitatgo.ca/ admin@habitatgo.ca Year founded: 1993 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $3,416,016 Facebook: /HabitatGO Instagram: /habitatgreaterottawa/ Linkedin: /habitatgo RESTORE (Facebook): /HabitatGOReStore/ RESTORE (Instagram): /habitatgorestore

Sara Cooper Chief Executive Officer

Scott Stevenson Past-Chair Amirah Fayek Treasurer & Chair, Finance Committee Merryn Douglas Secretary & Chair, Governance Committee Bonnie Martel Director & Co-Chair, Affordable Homeownership Advisory Council

• Capital priority: Funding for an upcoming 35unit townhome build in Ottawa’s east and west ends, opening the door to ownership for more families.

• Affordable Homeownership Program: Ongoing support as Habitat partners with families through a 25-year mortgage, ensuring they have the tools to thrive. Program services include:

• financial literacy training • homeowner workshops on maintenance and repairs • dedicated outreach and support • connections to social services and community resources Your investment helps build not only homes but stronger, healthier and more equitable communities.

Long-time supporters CLV Group join us for a Habitat Team Build Day at our Kemptville Korners project.

Wendy Grimshaw Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Elliott Vice-Chair

Working with donors, supporters and partners, Habitat Greater Ottawa offers families an affordable path to homeownership — a permanent solution to housing instability. It is the only local charity providing a sustained route to ownership through construction, financing, skills training and advocacy.

Together, we build homes, communities and hope.

Habitat Greater Ottawa also operates the ReStore, one of the city’s longest-running social enterprises — a local department store destination for affordable, quality furniture, décor, clothing and building materials.

With three Ottawa locations, the ReStore welcomes shoppers, donors and volunteers. All profits support Habitat Greater Ottawa.

Danielle Robinson Director & Co-Chair, Revenue Advisory Council Alison Sochasky Director & Co-Chair, Revenue Advisory Council Leslie MacLean Director Innogen Henderson Director Cody Campanale Director

Brad Rogers Director & Co-Chair, Affordable Homeownership Advisory Council

TOP FUNDING SOURCES CORPORATE DONATIONS: 14% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 13% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 5% OTHER CHARITIES: 0.1% OTHER: 67%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa and surrounding areas including: Petawawa, Pembroke, Renfrew, Arnprior, Carleton Place, Perth, Russell, Casselman, Rockland, Hawkesbury

How you can help Habitat Greater Ottawa is committed to building 100 homes in the next five years, creating more opportunities for affordable ownership.

Ways to support include: • monthly giving • corporate sponsorship • gala support • major gifts • selecting Habitat as a charity of choice for events • shopping and donating at ReStore locations in Hintonburg (250 City Centre Ave., Unit 118), Stittsville (3 Iber Rd.) and Train Yards (768 Belfast Rd.)

Events + fundraising Steel Toes & Stilettos Gala — the annual signature event — brings together more than 500 industry leaders and partners from the housing sector. The 20th gala takes place Nov. 8, 2025, at the Infinity Convention Centre. Details for the 2026 event will follow.

Habitat also hosts workshops at Ottawa ReStores on DIY, thrifting and upcycling using ReStore materials. Visit habitatgo.ca for details.

MAJOR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS Development of 35 homes Goal: $20 million Location: East and west ends of Ottawa Timing: 2025–2027 Individuals can give one-time, monthly or major

A gift to Habitat is an investment in a more equitable tomorrow.

VOLUNTEER Habitat’s work is powered by volunteers. Support is needed not only on construction sites but also in ReStores — including the Stittsville distribution centre — through customer service, merchandising, organizing donations and operations support.

Office volunteers assist with special projects, research and administration, and event volunteers represent Habitat in the community. To learn more, email volunteer@habitatgo.ca.

gifts. Companies can sponsor builds or book team engagement days. To participate, contact sblanchard@habitatgo.ca.

Spring and holiday fundraising campaigns Location: Ottawa (online and community outreach) Timing: May–June and November–December Seasonal campaigns engage donors, partners and the community to expand affordable homeownership.

Meaning of Home Location: Ottawa and across Canada Timing: January–February An annual contest inviting students in grades 4–6 to submit a short story or poem about “home.” Each local entry generates a $10 donation and a chance to win a $30,000 build grant.

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Your donation changes lives Rooted in Purpose, Growing with Impact:

Gabrielle’s Story Gabrielle was a human rights activist in Haiti, meeting her community’s needs on the frontlines. While she was visiting the University of Toronto to present as a guest lecturer, political tensions were quickly rising back home. She decided that requesting refugee status in Canada was the safest option for herself and her two children.

She was staying at a hotel in Ottawa when she connected with Fatme from the Y. Fatme explained the resources available to her, offering some hope amidst such an unexpected life change. At the Y, Gabrielle received resume support and learned valuable information about living in Canada, such as how to get a bus pass and dress for the winter.

Gabrielle wanted to give back. She started volunteering with the team, and soon got a job as a Customer Service Specialist. “I cried tears of joy because all I needed was one chance, and that’s exactly what the YMCA gave me — a chance to begin again.”

She was able to stabilize as she applied for housing, cared for her children, and made connections in her new city.

“Starting over in a new country is never easy, especially as a single mother of two, but I am fortunate to have the right people by my side. I feel truly blessed for everything I’ve been given, and I’m excited for the future ahead.”

“I cried tears of joy because all I needed was one chance, and that’s exactly what the YMCA gave me — a chance to begin again.”

At the Y, we help people of all ages and stages of life when they need it most – encouraging them to reach their potential. Together, we create a lasting change that benefits our entire community. In 2024:

19,399 newcomers to

Canada were welcomed into our community and provided with the support they need to thrive through Y Newcomer Service programs.

12,850 people worked towards building a more secure future with help from Y Employment Access Centres.

850 people gained valuable skills and put their education to work through Y Trades programs.

477 young children were able to learn, create, and grow with guidance from caring mentors in Y Licensed Child Care programs.

7,005 people were part of

an encouraging community to make their health and wellness a priority in Y Health, Fitness, and Aquatics programs.

494 people found safety, a caring community, and a place to call home while rebuilding their lives in Y Housing Services.

10,649 children and youth discovered new abilities, made life-long friends, and built leadership skills at Y Camps.

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What we do YMCA OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION 180 Argyle Ave. Ottawa, Ont. K2P 1B7

How you can help

ymcaottawa.ca donations@ymcaottawa.ca Year founded: 1867 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $26,896,000 X: YMCA_Ottawa Facebook: YMCAOttawa Instagram: YMCAOttawa

Trevor McAlmont President and CEO

The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a charitable association dedicated to igniting the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We serve thousands

Caroline Xavier Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Anne Butler, Past Chair

Gregory MacMillan

Trevor Bhupsingh

Michael Naufal

Meseret Haileyesus

Alia Tayyeb

Andrea Johnston

Tricia Weagant

Mark LeBlanc

GIVE Every charity exists to help solve a problem, and the Y is no different — with the exception that our charity helps address many problems, from housing and child care shortages to social isolation, mental health issues, and more. Whether offering comfort and a safe home to those rebuilding their lives, helping children and youth develop self-confidence and independence, providing essential supports to newcomers to our region, or celebrating our members’ accomplishments in their quests for a healthier lifestyle, the Y is a foundation from which a brighter future and a stronger community can be built.

of people each year, delivering a wide variety of programs and services that empower people of all ages and life stages to overcome barriers and rise to their full potential.

We don’t do this alone. With support from our generous donors, we are able to provide the tools, encouragement, and safe spaces to help people discover their inner strength. With us at their side, they are able to shine on.

VOLUNTEER The YMCA relies on the time and dedication given by hundreds of volunteers each year. Y volunteers support all areas of service, from leading an exercise class, to welcoming new immigrants, guiding our Y’s path as a member on our Board of Directors, mentoring youth, or helping run our special events. No matter how you share your expertise, you will be making a big difference!

Events + fundraising Y EMBASSY CHEF SHOWCASE 2025 On March 26th, Ottawa’s vibrant diplomatic community gathered together for a one-of-akind culinary celebration — the Y Embassy Chef Showcase. Guests experienced an unforgettable evening of authentic dishes and beverage tasting, created by talented chefs from around the world, cultural exchange, and spirited competition.

Thanks to the incredible support of attendees, sponsors, and embassy partners, the 2025 event raised $55,000 in support of vital YMCA programs for families and children in need. Join us for the next Y Embassy Chef Showcase on April 15, 2026!

A dazzling night of global flavours all in support of YMCA programs.

Y GOLF CLASSIC SEPTEMBER 2025 The Y Golf Classic took place on Sept. 15, 2025 at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, raising more than $250,000 to help children and families in our communities live fuller, healthier lives. Since its inception in 2009, the Y Golf Classic has raised over $3.5 million dollars, with 100 per cent of the net funds raised helping local children, youth, and families

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GOVERNMENT FUNDING - 73% CORPORATE DONATIONS - 1% OTHER CHARITIES - 1% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS - 1% RENTALS (HOUSING) - 5% MEMBERSHIPS (HFA) - 8% FUNDRAISING - 1% PROGRAM FEES (CHILDCARE, CAMP) - 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Thanks to our committee and supporters, the Y Golf Classic is a big win for community!

LAWYERS FOR KIDS CHARITY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 2025 On May 8, 2025, the annual Lawyers for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament was held at the Richcraft Sensplex, raising an outstanding $36,000 in support of the YMCA’s vital work in the community. This tournament was founded in honour of Jim O’Grady, a lawyer, passionate hockey player and dedicated member of the YMCA. Since its inception, the tournament has raised over $400,000, helping to improve the lives of children and families across Ottawa.

Congratulations to Champs Norton Rose Fulbright

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Your gift will reduce barriers, social isolation and loneliness, and improve the overall well-being of people with disabilities in our community.

Colleen and Sheena, Matched for 15 years

Did you know that mental health-related disabilities are rising faster than any other type of disability among Canadians?

(Statistics Canada, 2022) Sheena spent years battling mental health challenges, feeling isolated and alone, with frequent hospital stays as a result.

Through ABLE2’s Matching Program, she was matched with her Ally, Colleen, and found a lifelong friendship rooted in trust, support and genuine connection.

Donate to support our vital work by scanning the QR code or visiting ABLE2.ORG

“I’m lucky that ABLE2 acknowledged my mental illness as a disability and was there for me from the beginning.

Since being matched with Colleen, I’ve only been hospitalized twice in 15 years,” says Sheena.

Empowering people with disabilities to build lives of meaning and joy.

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ABLE2: SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

ABLE2 believes in an inclusive community where all people are seen as able, respected, and valued. People with disabilities confront issues of personal safety, accessibility, social isolation, and stigma. Our programs and services empower individuals of all ages and their families to build lives of meaning and joy as valued members of our community.

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For mailing donations: 1554 Carling Ave., PO Box M015, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7M4

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Facebook: ABLE2 Instagram: able2ott LinkedIn: ABLE2

Matching Program: Connects a person with disability (Friend) with a volunteer (Ally) for one-on-one connections through an intentional match.

Fetal Alcohol Resource Program (FARP): Provides support and community navigation for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families.

Funding Brokerage: This service helps clients and their families manage finances in compliance with the policies and legal requirements of the funding organization.

Reach Legal Referral Services: Provides legal support and access to justice for people with disabilities, through its network of more than 200 volunteer lawyers, mediators, and

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paralegals in the Ottawa and Champlain regions. Clients may receive up to three hours of free, confidential, and personal legal services.

Housing Support Program: Offers tailored support to adults with developmental disabilities to identify housing goals, build a plan, and work through barriers.

GROW Education Series: Delivers accessible, relevant, expert-led workshops and presentations, covering topics such as disability rights, legal education and navigating the justice system, workplace inclusion, etc.

How you can help Adrian Raghunandan Chair

Heather Lacey Executive Director

VOLUNTEER Share your time and skills to help people with disabilities build meaningful connections, access support, and exercise their rights with dignity.

BOARD MEMBERS Nick Korpikoski Treasurer

DONATE Your gift fuels programs and services that open doors and create opportunities for people with disabilities to thrive.

Michael Barak Randy Slepchik

Claire Smith Secretary

Rick Burns

Frank McNally

Tanya Singhal

Matthew Sherman

Viji Sundaram

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 3.42% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 0.34% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 29.79% OTHER CHARITIES: 28.54% EVENING IN THE MARITIMES: 14.77% OTHER FUNDING SOURCES: 23.14%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry

ADVOCATE Be a voice for inclusion—raise awareness, challenge stigma, and help build a community where everyone belongs.

Volunteer Meghan with Program Users Marsha and Butch

CONTACT US: volunteer@able2.org

Events + fundraising Mark Your Calendars: Giving Tuesday – December 2 Give the gift of empowerment for people with disabilities this Giving Tuesday. Corporate partners can double the impact through Matching Gifts. The campaign continues through December, so your end-of-year gift ensures ABLE2 can start 2026 strong, ready to provide support, resources, and hope to even more people in our community.

Evening in the Maritimes: Celebrating 30 Years Ottawa’s premier fundraising gala, Evening in the Maritimes, returns for its 30th anniversary on May 14, 2026, at The Westin Ottawa. Join 500+ distinguished guests to enjoy Good Food, Good Times, for a Great Cause—supporting ABLE2’s vital work of empowering people with disabilities.

Tickets go on sale January 2026.

EiTM Dockside Chat with Emcee Patricia Boal, and Match Mark and Daniel

Planned Giving with ABLE2: Your Legacy of Inclusion Create a lasting legacy through planned gifts to ABLE2. Your estate gift ensures future generations of people with disabilities receive vital resources and opportunities to thrive in an inclusive community where everyone is seen as able, important, and valued.

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BE PART OF HISTORY: SHAPE OTTAWA’S BICENTENNIAL LEGACY As Ottawa commemorates its Bicentennial in 2026, the Bytown Museum invites you to play a key role in this historic moment. Together, we can create a legacy that honours our city's rich past, celebrates its vibrant present, and inspires future generations.

GET INVOLVED TODAY SPONSOR AN EVENT: Have your name connected to Ottawa’s historic milestone.

SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Sponsor a School Bus to bring students to the museum, giving them the opportunity to connect with history in a meaningful way.

DONATE: Your donation, of any amount, makes a difference.

Email: director@bytownmuseum.ca Call: 613-234-4570 Visit: bytownmuseum.ca

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BYTOWN MUSEUM 1 Canal Lane Ottawa, Ont. K1P 5P6 bytownmuseum.ca info@bytownmuseum.ca Year founded: 1917 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $635,986 Facebook: /bytown Twitter: /bytownmuseum

Kelly Eyamie Executive Director, interim

The Bytown Museum, Ottawa’s oldest community museum, is housed in the city’s oldest stone building at the site where the city’s story began. Through exhibitions and programs, the museum shares Ottawa’s evolution — from its Anishinàbe Algonquin roots and the arrival of Lt.-Col. John By in 1826 to the multicultural capital it is today.

With a focus on accessibility and cultural representation, exhibits include multilingual interpretation and a 10-language audio guide, with two Indigenous languages. The museum engages the community through education, public events and partnerships, making it a hub for history and connection.

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES New programs for 2026, Ottawa’s bicentennial year • What’s in a Frame: 200+ Years of Community Portraits (May 2026–April 2028): A temporary exhibition celebrating Ottawa’s people, past and present, with historic and newly commissioned portraits, interactive elements and community co-creation.

• Public Art Trail (beginning May 2026): In partnership with the Ottawa Art Gallery, archival images and contemporary artworks will turn downtown Ottawa into an open-air gallery connecting history, art and community.

• Colonel By Comes to Life (September 2026): An ambulatory play by Ottawa playwright Pierre Brault will bring the founder of Bytown to life inside the museum.

• Three-Day Bicentennial commemoration (Sept. 25–27, 2026): A citywide event anchored by museum exhibitions, featuring interactive programming, live interpretation and activities across the ByWard Market, City Hall and other sites.

Funding priorities • Support for bicentennial exhibitions, performances and public events.

• Expanding access for underserved audiences.

• Co-creating a citywide portrait of Ottawa to foster civic pride and connection.

• Sponsorships and partnerships to enhance community impact and engagement with heritage.

Anastasia Pivnicki Chair, Board of Directors

How you can help BOARD MEMBERS Colin Morrison Vice-Chair

Megan Bocking Director

Scott MacDonald Secretary

Tim Denison Director

Chelsea Tao Treasurer

Aziz Mehira Director

Ellen Bertrand Director

Lilia Trombetti Director

As Ottawa marks its bicentennial in 2026, the Bytown Museum is raising funds for projects including What’s in a Frame, the Public Art Trail, Colonel By Comes to Life and a three-day event.

Donations help expand access, engage diverse communities and create a living portrait of Ottawa for future generations.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 56% PROJECT GRANTS: 20% EMPLOYEE GRANTS: 10% EARNED REVENUE: 10% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 1% OTHER: 3%

Location: Bytown Museum Date: First weekend in June Free admission and guided tours offering a chance to explore Ottawa’s oldest stone building.

COLONEL BY DAY Location: Bytown Museum Date: August long weekend A free, family-friendly celebration featuring live music, an art fair and cultural demonstrations.

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VOLUNTEER The museum offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and corporate groups. Roles include visitor experience and special event support, as well as behind-the-scenes assistance with collections, research and administration. Those with professional expertise may apply to join the board of directors, focusing on governance and planning. The museum welcomes adults and students. For details, visit bytownmuseum.ca/volunteer.

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Ottawa

A visitor uses 3D digital technology and a 10-language audio guide at the Bytown Museum.

Location: Museum-wide and city-wide Date: Ongoing through 2026 A fundraising campaign inviting donations of $2, $20, $200, $2,000 and more in support of bicentennial projects.

FLOW THROUGH TIME: A YOGA FUNDRAISER FOR THE BYTOWN MUSEUM Location: Bytown Museum Date: August 2026 (TBD) A wellness-focused event along the Rideau Canal that raises funds for educational programs.

BYTOWN MUSEUM’S 109TH BIRTHDAY TRIVIA CHALLENGE Location: Bytown Museum Date: October 25, 2026 (event date TBD) A community trivia event celebrating the museum’s anniversary and raising funds for operations and exhibitions.

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UNITED WE CAN

Together we can lift our neighbours and build strong, safe communities for all.

Now is the time to tackle the toughest social issues in our region.

Donate today at UnitedWayEO.ca

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What we do United Way East Ontario breaks down barriers, improves lives and creates opportunities for the people who need us most in Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County and Renfrew County.

UNITED WAY EAST ONTARIO 363 Coventry Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K1K 2C5 unitedwayeo.ca | centraideeo.ca info@unitedwayeo.ca Year founded: 1933 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $23,411,586 LinkedIn: United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'Ontario Facebook: Unitedwayeo Instagram: unitedwayeo

How you can help When you give to United Way East Ontario —online, at your workplace, or at an event—you help kids achieve success, ensure people facing mental health crises receive support, and enable seniors to maintain independence and connection.

Donors can deepen their involvement through Women United and GenNext. Women United members leverage their time, talent and funds to empower women through grants and engagement events. GenNext is a social impact movement that supports the next generation of changemakers.

We work with a network of engaged donors and partners to address root causes and deliver longterm solutions to local issues such as mental health and addictions, housing and homelessness, poverty and basic needs, as well as challenges affecting seniors and caregivers, and children and youth.

Every year, hundreds of workplaces partner with us to make measurable impacts across the region. Workplace fundraising campaigns engage employees who generously contribute their time and leadership, helping tens of thousands of people across our communities.

Throughout the year, we also call on our community to assemble care kits for people fleeing gender-based violence, youth experiencing homelessness, and low-income families preparing for the school year.

Interested volunteers can learn more at unitedwayeo.ca/volunteer.

Events + fundraising MOVE FOR YOUTH

Kelly Mertl Vice-President, Community Impact

Thom Donnelly Chair, Board of Directors

BOARD MEMBERS

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Dennise Taylor-Gilhen Board Secretary, Interim President & CEO, United Way East Ontario

Fahd Alhattab

Sean McKenny Board Treasurer

Erin Benjamin

George Brown Past Chair

Lauren Dodds

Nicki Collins Chair, United Way East Ontario Advisory Council for Lanark County Nathalie Ladouceur Chair, United Way East Ontario Advisory Council for Prescott-Russell

May 1–15 across Ottawa, Renfrew County, Lanark County and Prescott-Russell Move for Youth is an activity challenge where every step raises awareness and support for vulnerable kids. From homework clubs to mental health services, every step helps children get what they need to succeed.

DIRECTORS: Jessica Barrow Dr. Pino Buffone Oliver Jacob Tracy L. Lavallee B.A., J.D. Wilson Lo Jennifer Madigan Will Majic Glenn Sheen

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The Community Builder program recognizes outstanding volunteers and champions who make our communities better. Each year, United Way East Ontario presents a Community Builder of the Year Award to a group, individual or organization making a measurable impact.

Learn more: uwcommunitybuilders.ca

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN Hundreds of organizations work with us each year as part of their corporate social responsibility story. Workplace campaigns engage employees, highlight organizations as community leaders and raise essential funds for vulnerable people. While most visible in the fall, our campaign is active yearround—online, at events, in donor mailboxes and in the community—supporting the more than 87,000 people who rely on us annually.

Learn more: unitedwayeo.ca/donate

YouthNet/RéseauAdo (YNRA) named 2024 Community Builder of the Year for leadership in youth mental health.

GIVING TUESDAY & HOLIDAY MATCH December 2 Giving Tuesday marks the start of the holiday giving season. With corporate sponsors such as TD matching donations, every dollar goes further to support people in need.

SOMETHING TASTY FOR NOVEMBER November 1–30 Local restaurants compete in United Way’s Ultimate Burger Battle. For every burger sold, $2 supports United Way initiatives. It’s a chance to enjoy unique flavours, support local businesses and strengthen communities.

Learn more: unitedwayeo.ca/UltimateBurgerBattle

INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 77.3% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 13.1% OTHER SOURCES: 4.3% ENDOWMENTS: 2.6% OTHER CHARITIES: 2.2% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 0.5%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County and Renfrew County

Move for Youth launch, May 1, 2025. Staff and sponsors walk to raise awareness and support for vulnerable kids.

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OTTAWA SCHOOL OF ART / ÉCOLE D'ART D'OTTAWA 35 George St. Ottawa, Ont. K1N 8W5 Artottawa.ca info@artottawa.ca 613-241-7471 Year founded: 1879 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $2,261,347 LinkedIn: Ottawa School of Art Facebook: ArtOttawa Instagram: artottawa

Heather Simpson President, Board of Directors

Andrew Fay Executive Director

The Ottawa School of Art is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of specialized art courses for adults, teens and children in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics, printmaking, cartooning and more.

We host artist-in-residence workshops, operate an art boutique, curate exhibitions in our ByWard Market and Orléans galleries, host solo and group shows by local and international artists, and run the Lee Matasi Gallery for student showcases. The OSA also offers a three-year Fine Arts Diploma, Portfolio Certificate, Arts Fundamentals Certificate, and Outreach program.

How you can help FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES The outreach program is dedicated to removing all economic barriers (no enrolment fees, no art supply costs) art instructor provided and classes are taught in the neighbourhood at a local community house or community centre.

Participants are also given the opportunity to showcase their work in a group exhibition held each year in our ByWard Market gallery.

For students who are unable to afford the full cost of a course, we have a bursary program that, along with funding set aside in the annual budget, is made possible by several named and anonymous donors. The value of each individual

Our teen Summer Art Camp wrapped up with laughter, new friendships, and plenty of inspiration.

bursary given depends on the level of financial assistance indicated on the application form and the availability of funds.

These programs are supported through our fundraising initiatives and donations are also accepted online, by phone, in-person and by post.

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Our Bursary program which supplements tuition costs for students who are unable to afford the full cost of a course or day camp Outreach programming that provides free community-based art classes and art supplies for children and youth Three (3) accessible Gallery spaces open for free to the public that attract over 50,000 visitors each year

BOARD MEMBERS Judith Donin Vice President

Shirley Yik Finance Committee

Nancy Nicks Treasurer

Robyn Heaton Finance Committee

Zoriana Priadka Secretary

Susan Chibuk Community Member

Danielle Baker Community Member

Patricia Kenny Community Member

Corinne Nieto Henshaw Community Member

Robert Helal Community Member

Events + fundraising HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING ART SALE November 27 - December 14, 2025): Works by members of the Ottawa School of Art, (OSA), are being showcased, (and are for sale!), in our ByWard campus’, J.W. Stellick Gallery, located at 35 George Street, Ottawa, ON. Proceeds are split between participating artists and the OSA.

Funds raised help support OSA’s Bursary and Outreach programs. This annual holiday tradition features a wide selection of original, affordable works of art by OSA students, instructors, and local artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting the school and local artists.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES TUITION: 52.26% SUPPLEMENTAL FEES, ADMIN FEES, MODEL FEES: 8.03% MEMBERSHIPS, ART SALES, RETAIL: 4.14% OPERATIONS & FACILITIES: 22.51% GRANTS & FUNDRAISING: 8.63% HST, OTHER FEES, MISCELLANEOUS: 4.42%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Gatineau and surrounding area; campus in Orléans

You are not only purchasing a one-of-a-kind piece of art, but you are also supporting a local artist and supporting an important cause!

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WOULD YOU CHANGE A LIFE FOR $160?

The Help Our Students Program (HOST Program) was founded by two local friends to help Ottawa students living in difficult financial circumstances stay in high school until they graduate.

“I used the Host Program award to help me stay in school.

I had to stop my part-time work due to my depression being so severe. The Host Program gave me money to stay in school during those rough times.

It is really important that I am capable of providing for myself because my mother is a single mother, and she cannot always provide for me.”

Allyshia is currently on scholarship at Carleton University towards a Forensic Sciences degree.

The students that are selected by their school are working hard to stay in school but it isn’t easy. In far too many cases, they don’t know when their next meal will be.

Many need to either quit school to get a job to support their family or take on too many part-time hours that cuts the amount of time they have for schoolwork.

The HOST Program gives them $160 per month (September to June).

It gives them hope that they may be the first in the family to graduate high school, hope to go to college or university, and hope to realize their dreams.

Change a life. Help another student graduate high school.

To donate. please visit our website at helpourstudentsprogram.com The HOST Program, a registered charity (CRA # 814474730RR001), is a rarity:

100% of all donations go to a student in need.

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HELP OUR STUDENTS PROGRAM 59 Callaway Ct Ottawa, Ont. K1C 7S4 www.HelpOurStudentsProgram.com hostprogram@rogers.com 613-983-3633

The Help Our Students Program provides $1,600 awards to hard-working students living in difficult financial circumstances in order to help them graduate high school. The recipients, selected by school officials, receive $160 per month from September through June directly into their RBC bank account, with 100 per cent of all donations going directly to support students. All work is done by volunteers and all administrative expenses are paid by the Board of Directors.

Each student is asked to write a letter at the end of the school year, describing how the award has impacted their lives and, generally, how they spent the funds. We know from the letters that the recipients use the money to buy food for themselves and their family, for school supplies and field trips, and to help with other family expenses.

Year founded: 2010 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $330,758

Funding priorities

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In the 2025-26 year, we are providing $160 per month from September to June to at least four students in each of Ottawa’s 65 youth high schools. We aspire to be able to support at least five students in every high school and to provide them with $250 per month.

Richard Lussier Co-founder, President and Chair of the Board

Donald J. Stephenson Co-founder and Vice-President

BOARD MEMBERS

How you can help DONATE

Linda Lussier Secretary and Director

Peter Nicholson Director

Dr. Chris Carruthers, MD Director

Edward Pham Director

Suzanne Donnelly Director

Susan Prior Director

Carman Joynt, FCPA, FCA, ICD.C Director

Michael van Aanhout Director

Genevieve Kosavic Director

Despite Ottawa being a wealthy city, there are far too many students who struggle to stay in school due to their difficult financial circumstances.

Supporters love that the students receive the award funds directly into their own bank account and need to learn how to plan and manage their money.

Potential donors can choose to support a particular school or a particular area of the city.

The recipients' letters clearly make our donors aware of the significant impact of their donation on the students' lives.

VOLUNTEER We have introduced the School Ambassador Program. Each Ambassador will represent the Help

HOST student Christine Angnetsiak graduated from Urban Aboriginal High School in 2023. She is the first person in her family to graduate high school. She wrote “I saved some of the money to put towards a plane ticket to Nunavut to see my family before I attend Algonquin College. I have only seen my entire family that lives in Nunavut three times since I was nine years old; not many of them are able to attend my high-school graduation which is a huge accomplishment in my family.. I thought it would be a great surprise for me to go in the summer as a high-school graduate and soon-to-be college student. It took a lot for me to be able to accomplish and create goals for myself but with the HOST Award funds I got, it helped me see my potential which encouraged me to follow my dreams.”

Our Students Program in four to six schools in a specific geographical area. Ambassadors will followup on the selection of students and the securing of their RBC bank account. This is a volunteer position requiring only a few hours per week. Contact us at hostprogram@rogers.com if you are interested.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 81% OTHER CHARITIES: 15% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 3% OTHER: >1%

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In June, we were granted $50,000 for three years from the Joyce Family Foundation. The grant was made in honour of the late Honourable Ed Lumley, P.C. C.M., the former Mayor of Cornwall, Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. He was a

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Youth are supported as they exit from human trafficking and rebuild their lives through the Hope Found and Path Found projects.

The Clinic provides survivors with complex needs with trauma-informed health care from a specialized team.

Strength Found helps people who were sexually abused as children to heal from a lifetime of trauma.

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VOICE FOUND Ottawa, Ont. www.voicefound.ca info@voicefound.ca Year founded: 2011 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,300,000 Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook / X: @voicefound

Voice Found is a leader in providing livedexperience, trauma-informed, barrier-free and ongoing recovery support for survivors of human trafficking and childhood sexual abuse.

In our city, human trafficking is an active and growing crime. The average age of recruitment is just 13 — and more than 90 per cent of those trafficked have been sexually abused as children.

The impacts are profound, complex and lifelong.

Survivors need long-term, specialized care in spaces where they feel safe, heard and supported.

That is what we provide.

replacing stolen ID, addressing debts imposed by traffickers, court support and walking alongside survivors as they rebuild their lives.

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

Ethical Peer Support Training Survivors deserve peer supporters who are skilled and supported themselves. We developed specialized training for those offering peer support to people who have experienced trafficking, childhood sexual abuse or exploitation.

The Clinic Trauma-informed and person-centred medical care designed around survivors’ unique needs. No identification is required.

Hope Found Project For individuals exiting trafficking, our first priority is safety. From there, we meet immediate needs — food, clothing, shelter, safety planning, relocation, peer support and stabilization. Longer-term support includes

Cynthia Bland Founder and CEO

Stéphanie Montreuil Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Elaine Chan Secretary

Greg Gilhooly Director

Jason Ward, CPA, CA Treasurer

Colin MacPhee, CPA Director

Ed Mantler, RPN, MSA, CHE Director Gilberto L. Cedolia Director

Keith Egli Director Cynthia Bland, Ex Officio Founder & CEO

Stacey Kirkpatrick, MACP, RP Director

How you can help The demand for our services is growing — youth aged 12 to 18 accessing support has increased by 82 per cent. When someone is ready to leave a trafficking situation, we cannot put them on a wait-list. The need is immediate.

Your donations make it possible for us to respond right away — whether that means offering safety, medical care, peer support or simply being there to listen when someone is in crisis. For a survivor experiencing suicidal thoughts or using substances to cope with trauma, having timely, compassionate support can mean the difference between despair and hope.

Your generosity saves lives and helps survivors rebuild them.

“I have spent eight years in weekly therapy. I have been in and out of the best mental health hospitals in Ottawa. I have tried many medications and therapists, and none of it was able to give me any hope or help me hate myself any less.

But after about six months with Voice Found I feel like I actually have a future and I am actually excited for it, which is a new feeling for me.”

— Voice Found client

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 64% OTHER CHARITIES: 20% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 5% OTHER: 11%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

Left to right: Stacey Kirkpatrick, MACP, RP, survivor and author; Marita Smith, RN and sexual health educator; Carrie Whitley, nurse practitioner; and Keith Egli, former Ottawa City Council councillor and survivor.

Strength Found Programs that help survivors of childhood sexual abuse understand that they are not alone and that what happened to them was not their fault. Through one-on-one peer support, social activities and groups, we build a strong, caring community where every survivor feels safe and heard.

Community education Voice Found also provides specialized training and education to help professionals and community members recognize and respond to childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking.

Events + fundraising TRAUMA TALKS Each year we host Trauma Talks, an event where survivors lead conversations on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse. Too often, discomfort and silence allow abuse to continue. These important conversations help us face that discomfort, raise awareness and move toward prevention. The next event date is still to be scheduled.

THIRD-PARTY EVENTS As a small but mighty team, we are grateful when individuals and groups organize events to raise funds on our behalf. If you’re interested in hosting an event to support our work, please contact cynthia@voicefound.ca.

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13 — Average age of recruitment into trafficking

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82 per cent increase — In youth (ages 12 to 18) seeking support from Voice Found

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Immediate response matters — Survivors cannot wait when safety and survival are at stake

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“Your generosity saves lives” — Every donation provides safety, hope and healing

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Our city and country have long recognized the value and benefits of diversity. We know it is a strength, and by supporting newcomers, CCI is invested in reinforcing it.

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We hope you’ll join us in building a stronger Ottawa. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact.

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What we do For more than 70 years, CCI Ottawa has worked to build an inclusive city where immigrants and refugees are supported, connected and empowered.

The agency is a full-service settlement organization with programs across multiple departments. Using a client-centred approach, staff provide targeted case management, needs assessments, help with official documents and paperwork, information and orientation sessions, crisis counselling, housing assistance, translation, language classes and support navigating public services such as health care, the CRA and Service Ontario.

CCI OTTAWA 219 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, Ont. K2P 1B8 cciottawa.ca info@cciottawa.ca Year founded: 1954 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $17,716,983

Myriam Mekni CEO

In addition to programs at the Argyle location, CCI Ottawa operates four transitional housing sites. Each site provides shelter, food and wraparound services to support clients as they move into permanent housing.

Tens of thousands of immigrants and refugees have accessed services, each bringing a unique story and seeking a place to belong. The work is about people as much as programs — helping newcomers feel seen, supported and connected to community. This legacy of welcome has contributed to Ottawa’s growth as a diverse, vibrant city, made possible by supporters who recognize that when newcomers thrive, the whole city benefits.

How you can help Donor support helps fill critical gaps and allows CCI to respond quickly to urgent needs, including food security, housing instability, access to medical supplies and supports for children and youth in school. These gifts strengthen neighbourhoods, foster a more inclusive economy and help build a city where everyone has the chance to belong.

VOLUNTEER More than 400 volunteers are engaged across Ottawa, and CCI continues to welcome new volunteers for programming, event support, mentorship, skills building and conversation circles.

To get involved, contact bryn@cciottawa.ca.

Deacon Charles Fink Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Luise Czernenko Reid Emeritus Chair

Sushil Pandit Director

Pauline Gagne Treasurer

Michael Qaqish Director

Elena Gallitto Director

Angela J.Williams Director

Jocelyn Mimeault Director

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Participants gather for CCI Ottawa’s Culture Café in 2024, an evening of music and cultural exchange.

Community Events CCI hosts a range of community events that help clients connect and experience the city. The annual Culture Cafe, summer Picnic in the Park, day trips and outings to enjoy Ottawa's sports teams are all part of our community event calendar. The team at CCI are always planning and developing new ways to connect community and are currently working towards creating a community festival featuring food, music, activities and local vendors to encourage cultural exchange.

Government and institutional funding supports much of the work, but donor contributions help close gaps and enable timely responses to real needs throughout a newcomer’s settlement journey.

To discuss monthly giving, grant opportunities or social-impact partnerships, contact the fundraising team.

CCI Ottawa marks its 70th anniversary with a gala in 2024.

CCI Ottawa team members host a job fair in 2024, attended by more than 600 people.

Contact for more information: Jen Haddow (jennifer@cciottawa.ca)

INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 2% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 88% OTHER: 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

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Serving Homeless Veterans Across Canada Our Mission Statement: Helping homeless Veterans build a better future by providing permanent, affordable, and supportive housing.

Donate Today

Text VETERAN to 30333 www.veteranshousecanada.ca @vetshousecan Veterans’ House Canada

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What we do VETERANS' HOUSE CANADA 208-404 McArthur Ave. Ottawa, Ont., K1K 1G8 https://www.veteranshousecanada.ca/ office.admin@veteranshousecanada.ca Year founded: February 2021 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,395,809 LinkedIn: Veterans’ House Canada Facebook and Instagram: @vetshousecan

Veterans’ House Canada provides housing and support services for former members of the Canadian Armed Forces experiencing homelessness. Residents live in a community of military peers with access to counselling, peer mentoring and other services that address the causes of homelessness and support reintegration into the wider community.

“If you’ve got a roof over your head, everything else is possible.”

— Bill Beaton, Veterans’ House Canada tenant Tenants often face complex and varied needs.

Support begins with safe housing and continues with programs tailored to mental health, physical rehabilitation and transition to civilian life.

As part of its reintegration efforts, the annual Remembrance Day ceremony has become an important opportunity for residents to engage with the public and take pride in their identity.

Tenants help plan and run the event, which has grown steadily and now draws many supporters from the nearby Wateridge Village community.

Community members and residents take part in a Remembrance Day service at Veterans’ House Canada’s Andy Carswell Building.

Golfers participate in the annual charity tournament at Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ont., in support of Veterans’ House Canada’s Edmonton project.

How you can help DONATE Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Alan Mulawyshyn Executive Director

Mark Eldridge President

BOARD MEMBERS Andre Corbould Board Member Cal Hegge Treasurer Sheila McIntyre Secretary J’lyn Nye Board Member Darlene Boileau Board Member Dave Gordon Board Member Klaus Kollenberg Board Member

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 55% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 24% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 21%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Veterans’ House Canada is a national organization that provides permanent housing and support services to homeless Veterans. This includes Ottawa, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria.

Contributions support housing and services at the Andy Carswell Building in Ottawa.

Since 2021, more than 74 veterans from across Canada have been housed there.

GIVE MONTHLY Regular donations provide stable funding for programs. A monthly gift of $50 adds up to $600 a year, supporting weekly community meals and emergency needs.

SUPPORT EDMONTON EXPANSION Veterans’ House Canada is building a second permanent residence in Edmonton, with 40 individual suites and a fundraising goal of $6 million. Community contributions of $100 to $1,000 will help open the doors by fall 2026.

DONATE SECURITIES Gifts of stocks and shares can be transferred directly, often providing greater value than cash donations. More information is available on the Canada Revenue Agency website or from a financial adviser.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Organizations are invited to consider longterm partnerships that support permanent, affordable housing for at-risk veterans.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers assist with programs and events.

In Edmonton, opportunities include event and program support. In Ottawa, volunteers are needed for community meals, advocacy, fundraising, Remembrance Week activities and donation collections at BMO branches in Ottawa and Gatineau.

Guests attend the fifth annual Canada Flag Day Dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632 in Orléans on Feb. 15, 2025. Proceeds supported Veterans experiencing homelessness. The 2026 event will be held at Ottawa City Hall.

Events + fundraising VETERANS’ WEEK FUNDRAISER • Locations: BMO branches in Ottawa, Gatineau and Edmonton • A week-long in-branch campaign to raise awareness and funds for veterans experiencing homelessness, addictions and other challenges.

CANSO’S CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT • June 2026, Eagles Nest Golf Club, 10000 Dufferin St., Maple, Ont. • Proceeds support the Edmonton project, scheduled to open in fall 2026.

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY • Nov. 11, 2025, Veterans’ House – The Andy Carswell Building, 745 Mikinak Rd., Ottawa, Ont. • Annual ceremony in honour of veterans.

YEAR-END AND CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION • The Andy Carswell Building, 745 Mikinak Rd., Ottawa, Ont. • A seasonal initiative inviting donations of gifts, non-perishable items and gently used goods for veterans.

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For nearly 25 years, Ottawa Riverkeeper has been the only organization working across the entire watershed to protect the mighty Kichi Sibi.

As part of the global Waterkeeper Alliance, we stand with communities around the world in the fight for freshwater protection.

We deliver tangible, measurable results: • Restoring shorelines and ecosystems: In 2024, more than 800 volunteers joined 13 cleanups, removing over 1,600 kilograms of trash.

OTTAWA RIVERKEEPER NCC River House 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy.

Suite 300 Ottawa, Ont. K1M 2K7 www.ottawariverkeeper.ca info@ottawariverkeeper.ca Year founded: 2001 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,978,439 Facebook: ottawa.riverkeeper Instagram: ottawariverkeeper.garderiviere LinkedIn: ottawa-riverkeeper

Laura Reinsborough Riverkeeper & CEO

• Inspiring the next generation: Our River School connects thousands of children to the river each year through hands-on learning about river health and protection.

Ottawa Riverkeeper staff with water samples collected at a local beach.

What we do Ottawa Riverkeeper is leading the effort to protect one of Canada’s most important freshwater treasures: the Ottawa River and its vast network of tributaries.

Whether you paddle, sail, swim, fish, walk the shoreline or are one of the two million people who rely on the Ottawa River for drinking water, the river is there for you. Our mission is simple: keep the Ottawa River swimmable, drinkable and fishable.

• Science: We monitor 14 key indicators of watershed health and released the first-ever Ottawa River Watershed Report Card in 2024 — a major milestone for the river’s future.

• Defending biodiversity: We protect critical species such as the endangered American eel and local turtles that are vital to a thriving watershed.

• Fostering stewardship: At the NCC River House, thousands of visitors explore interactive, museum-quality exhibits that spark lifelong connections to the river.

Colleen Westeinde Board Chair Riverwatchers and youth on a paddling excursion on the Ottawa River.

How you can help

BOARD MEMBERS Margot Sunter Vice Chair and Interim Treasurer

Gilbert Whiteduck

DONATE

Jessica Ferguson

Your gift powers programs in three core areas: education, science and action.

Colleen Mooney Secretary

Melissa Hammell

VOLUNTEER

Michelle Campbell

From shoreline cleanups to our annual gala, water quality sampling and more, volunteers power our mission to protect the Ottawa River.

Annie Bérubé

LEARN At our public education space at the NCC River House, you can discover the river’s ecology, biodiversity and health.

TAKE ACTION Report pollution and invasive species, join a cleanup, reduce your use of road salt and follow Ottawa Riverkeeper to stay informed about petitions and policy change.

Timothy Carmack David Coletto David Runnalls, O.C.

Events + fundraising THE BIG RIVER GIVE The Big River Give is our largest fundraising campaign ever, with a $5-million goal. Together, we can protect the health of our waterways now and for generations to come.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS The Ottawa River watershed (Ontario/Quebec)

RIVERKEEPER GALA The Riverkeeper Gala is one of the most highprofile, talked-about and fun events on the Ottawa social calendar.

Visit riverkeepergala.com for details.

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We provide free outdoor recreation to youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

Through biking & skating, we help youth feel connected, build resilience, and cultivate a love for the outdoors.

Local Support Keeps Us Thriving!

DONATE TODAY

Come Volunteer With Us! GET INVOLVED

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TRIPS FOR KIDS OTTAWA 27 Stinson Ave., Ottawa, Ont. K2H 6N2 https://www.tripsforkidsottawa.ca/ info@tripsforkidsottawa.ca Year founded: 2007 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $107,632.00 (2024) Facebook: /tfkottawa

Catherine Weaver Program Manager

Joanne Galloway Board President

Trips for Kids Ottawa works with youth who are often marginalized, including those who are economically disadvantaged, new to Canada, Black, Indigenous and people of colour, LGBTQ2S+ and neurodivergent youth. From retrofitted shipping containers beside schools, the organization runs free after-school biking and skating programs, with equipment, healthy snacks and transportation provided.

The approach is designed to remove barriers and create belonging. Youth gain confidence, leadership skills, resilience and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. Some become peer mentors, while others simply enjoy being outdoors. For many, the programs provide more than recreation — they offer community, healing and opportunity in the places where youth need it most.

Funding priorities Trips for Kids Ottawa’s current priority is building stable funding through monthly and annual contributions from diverse sources. This support would strengthen our resilience as an organization, empowering us to grow, innovate, and adapt

our programs to meet the evolving needs of our community. It also enables us to plan for the long term, deepening the impact of our programs— helping youth gain confidence, build connections and community.

How you can help Trips for Kids Ottawa is fundraising to create stability so after-school recreation is an opportunity every child can enjoy, not a privilege. When youth have the chance to ride, skate and spend time outdoors together, they gain more than skills — they find belonging, courage and the confidence to be themselves.

Supporters give because they recognize the deeper impact of their contribution: closing gaps in inequality, affirming that every young person matters and equipping them with both tools and community to thrive.

Retrofitted shipping containers serve as the program hub for Trips for Kids Ottawa.

VOLUNTEER

BOARD MEMBERS Marc Brûlé Vice-President David Mirsky Treasurer David Nesbitt Director

Rohan Ray Director Charlie Webster Director

Volunteers play a central role at Trips for Kids Ottawa. Skills in marketing, social media, grant writing, event planning, bicycle maintenance, food preparation and communications all make a difference for local youth. Volunteers are also welcome to assist at lunch-hour skates and during weekly after-school biking and skating programs.

Those looking for ongoing involvement may

consider serving as equipment co-ordinator, a role that helps keep programs safe and running smoothly.

Whether offering one hour a month or several hours a week, volunteer support is valued. Retirees with daytime availability are encouraged to join.

Interested volunteers can complete the form at tripsforkidsottawa.ca/get-involved.

Your impact TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 10% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 19% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 71%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Two senior participants recently turned their time with Trips for Kids Ottawa into their first summer jobs. After building confidence, leadership skills and biking abilities in the program, they successfully applied to work with a local learn-to-ride summer bike camp.

With help from a volunteer bike mechanic, they sourced bikes and helmets, and received guidance on preparing and tuning their equipment — turning a potential barrier into an opportunity.

This reflects the mission of Trips for Kids Ottawa: removing obstacles, building capacity and helping youth move from supported participants to confident leaders.

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Like the kids who need them, our snowsuits come in all shapes and sizes.

And this year, we’ll need more than ever before.

Please consider how you can share your warmth with a child this winter. Make a donation, volunteer or organize a fundraiser.

The Snowsuit Fund is actively seeking corporate partners for a variety of fundraising initiatives. Your support can inspire others to give. Please contact us at communications@snowsuitfund.com.

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What we do THE SNOWSUIT FUND 134-225 Donald St. Ottawa, Ont. K1K 1N1 joanne.andrews@snowsuitfund.com snowsuitfund.com

For more than 40 years, The Snowsuit Fund has been a lifeline for Ottawa families, providing brand-new snowsuits each year to children 15 and under from low-income households.

Last year, we distributed a record 19,500 snowsuits — and the need is growing.

Every child deserves more than warmth in winter. They deserve the chance to play outside, stay healthy and feel like they belong. But for many families, winter clothing is out of reach as food, rent and utilities must come first.

A snowsuit is more than fabric and zippers. It means outdoor play that keeps children active and strong, the confidence to walk proudly among peers, and the focus to succeed in school.

One snowsuit can spark self-esteem, pride and a sense of inclusion — strengthening not only the child, but also their family and community.

The Snowsuit Fund is powered almost entirely by volunteers and community generosity. With no government funding, we rely on the kindness of individuals, businesses and organizations who give their time, resources and talent to keep Ottawa’s children warm.

Year founded: 1981 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,425,929 Facebook: snowsuitfund Instagram: the_snowsuit_fund

Martin Masse Chairperson

Joanne Andrews General Manager

How you can help

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FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES

Oscar Arrieta

Steve Monuk

Ian Burns

Daljit Nirman

Archie Crichton-Stuart

Leif Olson

Lise Clement

Lauren Parkes

Susan Dennison

Jon Sinden

Ransome DrCar

Ray Skaff

Patricia Ferguson

Andrew Watson

Trina Fraser

Amanda Young

Jodie Harrison

TOP FUNDING SOURCES 50/50 LOTTERY: 38% INDIVIDUAL: 31% CORPORATE: 21% OTHER SOURCES: 6% OTHER CHARITIES: 4%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

The need has never been greater. More Ottawa families are turning to The Snowsuit Fund for help through our harsh winters. To meet this growing demand, we rely on corporate support to purchase and distribute thousands of new snowsuits each year.

Thanks to our long-standing partnerships and bulk purchasing power, we negotiate the best possible prices with trusted Canadian suppliers — stretching every dollar further to help more children.

Sponsor an event DINNER PARTY IN A BOX Back for its sixth year on November 29, Dinner Party in a Box returns with a special ode to Canada. Beckta curates this luxurious at-home dining experience for two, including signature cocktails, premium wine and craft beer, handpicked gifts and a beautifully designed package that makes entertaining effortless.

A themed playlist sets the mood, while optional kids’ meals ensure the whole family can take part. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, colleagues or friends, it’s a memorable evening without leaving home.

SNOWBALL – A COOL WINTER’S EVE Our signature fundraising gala returns in February 2026, bringing together more than 400 guests

GIVE Your corporate gift can do more than provide a snowsuit — it can transform a child’s winter.

Contributions finance the purchase of highquality snowsuits for families in need.

Whether through direct donations, employee giving programs, fundraising initiatives or event sponsorships, your impact will be immediate and meaningful.

Matching gift pledges are especially powerful, inspiring others to give. As a partner, your organization will receive meaningful brand exposure, public gratitude and the knowledge that you are changing lives right here in Ottawa.

for an all-inclusive, multi-chef cocktail party experience. Featuring exquisite cuisine, elegant décor, live entertainment, a beauty bar, and live and silent auctions, SnowBall is one of Ottawa’s most anticipated winter events — and it sells out every year.

VOLUNTEER Volunteering with The Snowsuit Fund is rewarding and impactful. Corporate and community teams are invited to spend a half-day at our depot, helping to sort and distribute snowsuits, reduce operational costs and experience firsthand the difference their time makes.

Beyond the warehouse, volunteers are welcome to support the planning, production and promotion of our seasonal fundraising events.

It’s a chance to connect with the community, build team spirit and be part of something truly heartwarming.

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What we do DIEFENBUNKER: CANADA'S COLD WAR MUSEUM 3929 Carp Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K0A 1L0 diefenbunker.ca reservations@diefenbunker.ca Year founded: 1998 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,960,867 X: @diefenbunker Facebook: @diefenbunker Instagram: @diefenbunker

Monique Goffinet Executive Director

Heather Paszkowski Chair, Board of Directors

BOARD MEMBERS Tim Redpath Vice-Chair

Kerry Mould Director

Kyle Morrow Secretary

Linda Nixon Director

Joe Brown Treasurer

Ron Roedig Director

Sean Casey Director

Roy van den Berg Director

Colleen Kelley Director

Sandra Waechter Director

Susan McLeod Director

Mark Watson Director

The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is Ottawa’s immersive history destination. Built as a four-storey underground facility, it once served as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack.

Today, it is a one-of-a-kind museum, a national historic site and an independent charitable organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting Canada’s Cold War history. Each year, the museum welcomes more than 80,000 visitors from around the world to experience awardwinning exhibitions, tours, programs, events and escape rooms.

How you can help DONATE The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact and a powerful reminder of a world on the brink of nuclear war.

It tells the story of Canada’s resourcefulness, preparedness and extraordinary efforts to safeguard our way of life.

Your gift supports the preservation of this national historic site and its stories, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. Donations also help fund our unique educational programs, giving youth the opportunity to learn from and reflect on a pivotal period in world history.

array of public programs and events to new and diverse audiences.

SPONSOR AN EVENT

BECOME A MEMBER

The Diefenbunker values its community connections and welcomes meaningful collaborations. Sponsorship of our annual special events gives organizations and businesses an opportunity to be at the forefront of engaging, educational initiatives. Sponsorship support enables the museum to continue offering its wide

Sign up today to experience the Diefenbunker’s underground history time and again with free admission year-round. Members enjoy discounts on events and programs, exclusive invitations and more. Membership helps preserve Cold War artifacts and stories while giving you the chance to explore them in depth.

Events + fundraising ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

TOP FUNDING SOURCES MUSEUM TOURS & OTHER REVENUE: 78% GRANTS: 22%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS National Capital Region

Our signature Whisky Tasting Fundraiser, held every November, invites guests to savour unique flavours and a slice of history 75 feet underground. The evening features whisky and food pairings, local fare, a silent auction and a new theme each year. In 2024, supporters contributed more than $15,000 toward the preservation of our national historic site. We hope you can join us in 2025.

GIVINGTUESDAY CAMPAIGN The Diefenbunker also takes part in GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement.

Thanks to donors who contributed more than $5,000 in 2024, we expanded delivery of our

educational programs across the National Capital Region. Educators expressed gratitude for the unforgettable learning experiences provided to their students. We look forward to continuing the campaign’s success in 2025.

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF OTTAWA 12-1645 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa, Ont. K2G 1W2

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO) has been helping kids in Ottawa for more than 55 years. We match young people with caring mentors who believe in them, cheer them on and provide advice and friendship. These relationships help kids build confidence, make good choices and see all the possibilities for their future.

Mentorship at BBBSO doesn’t just help kids —

How you can help

bbbso.ca info@bbbso.ca 613-247-4776

GIVE

Year founded: 1970 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,576,894 X: BBBSO Facebook: BBBSO Instagram: bbbsottawa

Kids in Ottawa need support now more than ever.

When you give to BBBSO, you help young people reach their dreams — and make our community stronger. Every $1 donated grows into $23 of impact as kids become adults who give back, lead and support others.

Give today and help build brighter futures.

Learn more about giving and engagement opportunities at www.bbbso.ca

VOLUNTEER

Susan Ingram Executive director

Leslie Rae Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Michelle Alfieri Board Vice Chair Deloitte Canada Lindsay Ostrom Treasurer The Ottawa Hospital Camila Suvaric Secretary Pythian

Matt Haddad Ottawa Senators Hockey Club Phillip Shaer Invert Inc. Michael Purcell Ministry of the Attorney General

Colin Anderson OCDSB

Carrie Irvine Carrie Irvine Communications

Keith Egli Past Chair Former Councilor

Cody Sorensen Midland Resource Recovery

Ian Cascagnette Pythian

Yasser Ghazi RBC Financial

Michael Qaqish Algonquin College

Kara Higdon Invest Ottawa

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 31% FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER CHARITIES: 28% ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: 41%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Ont.

it strengthens families, schools and neighbourhoods. When kids feel supported, they do better in school, feel happier and grow into adults who are ready to give back.

With programs like Bigs, MPower, Big Possibilities, Big Steps to Success, PRISM and school-based initiatives, BBBSO is building a brighter, kinder and stronger Ottawa — one match at a time.

55 years of mentorship. One strong Ottawa.

Mentor and mentee learning together.

Mentorship changes lives — and it starts with you. By giving just one hour a week, you can make a huge difference in a young person’s life.

BBBSO also offers fun ways for companies to get involved: helping at special events, trying flash mentoring workshops or volunteering at our store, Thrive Select Thrift. Looking to lead in a bigger way? Join our board of directors or one of our committees.

Be the spark. Share your time. Help kids shine brighter.

SHOP AND SUPPORT Thrive Select Thrift — our boutique thrift store — has been funding BBBSO programs since 2022.

Every dollar spent supports kids and mentors in Ottawa. Located at 1547 Merivale Rd. in Emerald Plaza, Thrive is full of affordable treasures — and every purchase makes a difference.

Mentor and mentee spending quality time together.

You can shop, donate or partner with us. Host a clothing drive, bring your coworkers for a volunteer day or team up to spread the love.

Shop smart. Give back. Help kids thrive.

To learn more, email hope.wood@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Events + fundraising MONTHLY GIVING – SUSTAINING MENTORSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITY Join our Match Makers monthly giving program — it’s the easiest way to help kids all year long!

By giving each month — whether it’s $5, $25, or $100 — you make sure kids in Ottawa have caring mentors to guide them, cheer them on, and help them grow. Your steady support means more kids get the help they need, and your gift goes even further because it saves on administrative costs.

Be a hero for kids and watch your impact grow month after month. Sign up today at www. bbbso.ca — let’s make magic happen together!

IGNITE PROGRAM – CORPORATE GIVING Through IGNITE, your company can help kids in Ottawa shine. This program gives businesses fun and flexible ways to join in — like sponsoring events, volunteering as a team, supporting fundraisers, or giving in special ways. Big or small, every company can make a big difference by helping kids find mentors who change their lives.

You can be the spark that helps kids succeed! To learn how your company can join IGNITE, please reach out to Erin Helmer, Director of Development, at erin.helmer@bbbso.ca.

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Together, we are opening doors to safety, healing, and hope for women and children in Ottawa.

Every woman deserves freedom from violence.

Every child deserves a safe place to grow.

For almost 40 years, Harmony House has been Ottawa’s only second-stage shelter, providing transitional housing, counselling, childcare, and programs that empower families to rebuild their lives free from abuse.

16 families live at Harmony House at any time.

2,500 women and children have found refuge and support since our doors opened.

On average, it takes a woman seven attempts before she leaves an abusive situation for good.

Harmony House is where safety and second chances begin.

Ways Businesses Can Create a Lasting Impact

Scan the QR Code to make a secure donation or explore partnership opportunities.

Or visit: HarmonyHouseWS.com

Corporate Giving – Become a presenting or program sponsor.

Employee Engagement – Start a workplace giving or fundraising campaign.

Cause-Related Marketing – Align your brand with a mission that saves lives.

Volunteer Opportunities – Engage your team in meaningful, community-building work.

Be a champion for women and children in Ottawa.

Donate, partner, or learn more at HarmonyHouseWS.com Contact: fundraising@HarmonyHouseWS.com 613-608-3199

The future of Ottawa begins with us. By investing in Harmony House, you are ensuring that women and children can rebuild their lives free from violence. Together, we can end the cycle of abuse and open doors to a brighter tomorrow.

As Ottawa’s only second-stage shelter for almost 40 years, Harmony House is building futures free from violence—together with our community.

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HARMONY HOUSE SHELTER P.O. Box 57082 Somerset Postal Office Ottawa, Ont. K1R 1A1 https://harmonyhousews.com fundraising@harmonyhousews.com Year founded: 1986 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,019,224.36 Instagram: /harmonyhousews/?hl=en Facebook: /HarmonyHouseWS LinkedIn: /harmonyhousews

For nearly 40 years, Harmony House has provided second-stage shelter and support for women and children rebuilding their lives after experiencing violence. It is Ottawa’s only second-stage shelter, offering 16 self-contained units, a food bank, counselling, on-site childcare and wraparound programs that help families regain stability and independence.

Beyond housing, Harmony House offers lifeskills programming, children’s and youth programs, and outreach services to support survivors long after they leave. The organization believes every woman and child deserves the chance to heal, thrive and live free from violence.

As Harmony House approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026, demand continues to grow.

More than 85 families remain on the waiting list for safe housing. While long-term plans include

How you can help Donations help cover essentials such as food, household supplies, safe housing and counselling, while sustaining wraparound services that families rely on to heal. Contributions also support afterschool meals, youth programs, summer camps and life-skills workshops.

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Marilyn Matheson Executive Director

Lorena Caputo Board President

expanding capacity, the immediate priority is sustaining essential supports such as food, afterschool programs, summer camps and counselling.

These programs are costly but vital, providing stability and hope for families. Donor support ensures both immediate care and a foundation for long-term safety.

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A gift of $500 prepares and furnishes a unit to welcome a new family.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers play an important role at Harmony House. Opportunities include supporting children’s and youth programs, helping with food bank operations, assisting with fundraising and preparing units for new families. Corporate groups can also participate in team volunteer days. Training is provided to ensure each volunteer has a meaningful role connected to the mission.

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BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Khalilieh Treasurer

Tara-Marie Andronek Director

Emily Murray Secretary

Pragya Dubey Director

Andree Beaupre Director

Honorata Bittner Director

Jennifer Graham Director

Laura Dionne Director

Tamara Taub Director

Julia Meyboom Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 36% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 27% OTHER CHARITIES: 20% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 7% OTHER: 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

A gift of $70 provides fresh groceries for a family for one week.

A gift of $100 provides counselling or program support for survivors and their children.

Guests gather in front of the “BrightHER Future” door during the gala. The installation served as a symbol of hope and empowerment.

NIGHT LIGHT WALK — OCTOBER 23, 2025 A three-kilometre evening walk in partnership with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, raising awareness and funds for women’s shelters in Ottawa.

40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT On March 2, 2026, Harmony House will host the Hope & Promise Breakfast at the Infinity Convention Centre to mark a milestone 40th year and the beginning of International Women’s Month. This inspiring morning will feature a thought-provoking panel, opportunities for networking, and a chance for our community to come together in support of women and children rebuilding their lives after violence. By joining us, you’ll help strengthen the promise of safety, healing, and hope for generations to come.

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Since 1985, more than 2,500 women and children have lived at Harmony House.

• The food bank supports 25 families every two weeks.

• On average, it takes seven attempts for a woman to leave an abusive situation permanently.

These numbers underscore the urgency of the work.

Every three days, one woman or girl is killed in Canada. According to the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, 118

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation presents a $20,000 donation through the Night Light Walk.

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raised $15,000 for Harmony House’s Out of the Shadows, Into the Sun campaign during a marathon run. women and girls were killed by violence in Canada up to Nov. 30, 2019.

By partnering with Harmony House, you join a community dedicated to breaking cycles of abuse and creating pathways to safety, healing, independence and hope.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION Francesca Davila, Director of Development and Communications fundraising@HarmonyHouseWS.com

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Bruyère Health gave me more precious time with my grandkids.

Please give to Bruyère Health today.

You may need them someday, too.

Bruyere.org/give

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What we do BRUYÈRE HEALTH FOUNDATION 43 Bruyère St. Ottawa, Ont. K1N 5C8 bruyere.org/foundation foundation@bruyere.org Year founded: 1995 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $4,613,000 X: BruyereCare Facebook: BruyereCare Instagram: BruyereCare LinkedIn: BruyereCare

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centred care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones. Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences centre, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on — creating a better health system for all.

We provide bilingual care across four sites: Bruyère Health Market Site • Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital • Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Long -Term Care • Bruyère Health Academic Family Medicine - Bruyère Clinic Bruyère Health Centretown Site • Bruyère Health Saint-Vincent Hospital • Bruyère Health Academic Family Medicine – Primrose Clinic

Kim Curran Interim President

Scott Brooker Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Joanne Kudakiewicz Vice-Chair Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network Rob Moffatt Treasurer Vaive and Associates Professional Corporation

Guy Chartrand President & CEO, Bruyère Health Christine Irvine Community Representative Loretta Layton AbbVie Corporation

Todd Beech KRP Properties

Richard Massie Halpenny Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Jason Anbara Northlend Financial Inc.

Kelly Rhodenizer Colonnade BridgePort

Elliott Bourgeois First Avenue Investment Counsel Inc.

Shirley Westeinde Westeinde Construction Ltd.

Bruyère Health Orléans Site • Bruyère Health Village • Bruyère Health Saint-Louis Long-Term Care

• Bruyère Health Senior Living • Bruyère Health Besserer Place Senior Living • Bruyère Health The Villas Senior Living Bruyère Health Old Ottawa East Site • Bruyère Health Greystone Transitional Care Bruyère Health Research Institute conducts world-class research to maximize quality of life and shape the future of health care. As part of an academic health sciences centre, our research supports evidence-based care with a focus on aging and long-term care, palliative care, rehabilitation and recovery, and social accountability.

The Bruyère Health Foundation’s volunteer board and professional staff work together to inspire community support for Bruyère Health, helping enhance care for patients and residents.

Every gift you make helps Bruyère Health achieve its daily mission: to improve life for patients, residents, their loved ones, and care teams.

How you can help Each year, Bruyère Health identifies key priorities for the Foundation to support, based on the most pressing requirements, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. Your donation helps provide compassionate, innovative medical services that allow patients to rehabilitate and thrive.

Imagine the difference you can make: • You can help a stroke survivor rebuild their future • Help a grandparent who is given only months to live to make the most of their remaining time • Support families in getting the best care for their loved one who have memory loss

These are real people in our community – your neighbors, friends, and family members – who you can help with your generous gift to the Bruyère Health Foundation.

To find out more about other ways to make an impact, including legacy giving, gifts of securities, life insurance, and more, please contact our team of fundraising professionals at 613-562-6319 or foundation@bruyere.org.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES CORPORATE DONATIONS: 10% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 70.60% OTHER CHARITIES: 19.40%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and Outaouais region

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ORKIDSTRA – SISTEMA OTTAWA 204-211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5 orkidstra.ca development@orkidstra.ca Year founded: 2007 Total revenue for last fiscal year: 1,244,780 Charitable Org. # 83246 7153 RR0001 Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn / Threads / YouTube: @OrKidstra

Tina Fedeski (left) Co-Founder & Artistic Managing Director

Chayanika Abeysekera Lutes Chair of the Board

OrKidstra is a charitable program that uses music to help children develop vital life skills such as responsibility, teamwork and empathy. Founded in 2007 with 27 participants, it now serves more than 800 children and youth aged five to 18 in Ottawa through community-based programs.

Students come from more than 62 cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and many are new Canadians.

By providing free instruments, lessons and a safe, inclusive environment, OrKidstra gives children who face barriers the chance to learn and perform music together. In the hands of a child, a clarinet or violin becomes a tool for growth, confidence and opportunity.

How you can help DONATE Demand for programming has grown sharply, with the waitlist rising by 250 per cent last year.

Donations support free access to OrKidstra’s after-school programs.

SPONSOR Corporate partners can sponsor concerts. All donors are invited to see firsthand how music shapes children’s lives.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers help at concerts and events, mentor students, organize fundraisers and share professional skills. All volunteers are screened to ensure a safe environment.

Programs and initiatives In 2024, OrKidstra opened its third after-school hub in Heron Gate, one of Ottawa’s highest-needs neighbourhoods. Families in these communities face systemic barriers including poverty, food insecurity, settlement challenges and a lack of accessible after-school programming.

OrKidstra’s free programs offer a safe space, healthy food and music education that research

shows support child development. Students gain confidence and learn skills such as teamwork and problem-solving by making music together.

Following a successful first season, OrKidstra will expand the Heron Gate Hub in 2025–26 to increase enrolment and add beginner instrumental instruction. Expansion is also planned in other high-needs neighbourhoods in Ottawa.

Carrie Lauzon (right) Executive Managing Director

BOARD MEMBERS Chayanika Abeysekera Lutes Chair Riaz Mohammed Vice-Chair Marie-Josée Lambert Treasurer Christopher Van Barr Secretary Amar Marouf Director Antoine L. Collins Director

Cathy Doolan Director Douglas Lai Director Jeff Heynen Director

All OrKidstra program graduates have completed high school and pursued post-secondary education. (Photo: Greg Allison)

Salim Charabati Director

Events

Sean McGee Director Shirley Westeneide OC Director

ORKIDSTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM Location: Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St. Admission: Free; donations welcome

TOP FUNDING SOURCES CHARITIES: 37% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 45% GOVERNMENT: 14% CORPORATE: 4%

AWARDS AND IMPACT OrKidstra was named Music Educator of the Year at the sixth annual Capital Music Awards in 2025.

Highlights from our Impact Report: • 100 per cent of OrKidstra graduates have completed high school and pursued postsecondary education.

• 98 per cent of parents say their child is doing better in school.

• 96 per cent of students report improved life skills, including teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

“Learning a musical instrument is such an opportunity in life. The more kids that get to experience it can help the world grow and be a better place.”

— Isaac, OrKidstra student, Vanier Hub (saxophone)

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa OrKidstra’s free concerts are an upbeat joy for all ages.

(Photo: Greg Allison)

Contact for more information Rebecca Russell Director of Development & Communications rebeccarussell@orkidstra.ca

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What we do OTTAWA CHAMBERFEST 201-4 Florence St. Ottawa, Ont. K2P 0W7

Executive director Cate Proctor brings fresh eyes and innovative partnership-building, while artistic director Carissa Klopoushak shapes an inspiring creative vision. Together, they create exciting new ways for donors to champion the arts and experience the profound joy and impact their support makes possible.

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES We are deepening our commitment to the next generation of chamber musicians by expanding

www.chamberfest.com info@chamberfest.com Year founded: 1994 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,430,885

How you can help

Instagram: /chamberfest Facebook: /ottawachamberfest LinkedIn: /ottawa-chamberfest

The arts ecosystem has shifted dramatically over the last five years — and so have the challenges of maintaining the same level of programming.

Significant shifts in audience participation, public funding and soaring costs due to inflation necessitates securing new funding sources to maintain current levels of excellence.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

Carissa Klopoushak Artistic Director Cate Proctor Executive Director

Todd Saulnier Chair of the Board

Our primary focus is on raising funds that directly support artistic and community program costs, which have increased sharply in the short term.

From artistic fees across all programs, to venue sponsors, to new partnerships supporting community impacts—we work with our donors to generate mutually-beneficial outcomes.

Events + fundraising

BOARD MEMBERS Susan Scotti Vice-Chair

Patricia Blute Director

Jay Gupta Secretary

Sylvie Bragard Director

Alan Halpren Treasurer

XinLin (Ling) Hu Director

Janet Akins Director

Sherri Meyerhoffer Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES

We present various fundraising events throughout the year, often consisting of sold-out concerts. In 2025, we presented Angela Hewitt at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Cheng2 Duo (Bryan Cheng and Silvie Cheng) at the Embassy of France.

We are open to developing new partnerships and events that celebrate chamber music and support our programs.

SUMMER FESTIVAL Chamberfest 2025 presented more than 50 concerts between July 18 and 27 in 12 locations across the National Capital Region — including the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, National Arts Centre, Ottawa City Hall, Rideau Hall and community spaces. We welcome some of the world’s most celebrated international artists, presenting the very finest in classical chamber music.

mentorship opportunities and launching a new artist-in-residence program. This initiative will provide young and emerging chamber music professionals with workshops, adaptive concert training, programming mentorship and abundant performance opportunities — preparing them for successful, impactful careers.

We are also growing our student and community subsidized pricing program to ensure broad access to live chamber music. These bold investments in the future of chamber music are made possible through community support, and we actively seek funding partners to help us meet growing demands.

VOLUNTEER Our robust corps of 265 active and dedicated volunteers have served alongside us since our inception 32 years ago, joined by new recruits in 2025. Our volunteers are ambassadors who greet patrons at every event with enthusiasm and professionalism, while others work behind the scenes with technicians and artists to ensure impeccable production value at every concert.

We are nothing without our volunteers.

We welcome volunteer interest to support any number of events, behind-the-scenes roles, poster distribution, ad-hoc committees and driving. What’s your interest? We can discuss options.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM We proudly present more than 75 CEE events in the community each year. We cultivate multiple educational, care-conscious and engagement pathways that integrate music through schools, care facilities and public spaces throughout Ottawa. Events are free of charge or run on a pay-what-you-can donation model.

CONCERT SERIES Our annual Concert Series brings world-class chamber music to Ottawa from fall to spring.

This season features Gala Noël, a dazzling showcase with laureates of the Canada Council’s Musical Instrument Bank – and more unforgettable concerts to come!

Contact for more information: Cate Proctor, Executive Director; cproctor@chamberfest.com

GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 46% INDIVIDUAL SOURCES: 32% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 2% OTHER CHARITIES: 10% ENDOWMENTS: 7% OTHER: 3%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS We draw artists from an international reach, and present our programming in the National Capital Region — including Ottawa, Gatineau, Almonte and Wakefield.

Young performers celebrating the finale of the 2024 Rising Stars showcase.

30th Anniversary Closing Celebration, featuring Chamberfest artists, patrons, and staff.

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Ottawa, We believe in this city.

And we believe in its people.

This is Ottawa’s moment to lead.

That’s why we’ve joined The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign to Create Tomorrow ― the most ambitious campaign in our city’s history.

A $500-million push to build the most technologically advanced, patient-centred, research-driven healthcare facility our region has ever seen.

We’re proud to be part of this.

But we can’t do it alone.

Great healthcare is a cornerstone of every truly great city. Not just to treat illness or emergencies ― but to power innovation, attract world-leading talent, fuel economic growth, and strengthen the very fabric of our community.

With your support, we will build a new, world-class hospital. We’ll expand research that changes lives.

We’ll create space for the next generation of care.

And we’ll do it right here.

At home. In Ottawa.

This is more than a building. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the future of healthcare. Together.

We’ve stepped up ― and we know you will, too.

Because in Ottawa, giving back is part of who we are.

Join us. Invest in the future of our city.

Create a better tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Head Critical Care Department The Ottawa Hospital

Founder & President Gab Group Inc.

CEO Calian Group Ltd.

CEO & Chairman Inflector Environmental Services

CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY!

Your support will build a better tomorrow

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What we do The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm of The Ottawa Hospital, one of Canada’s largest and most important academic health centres.

THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 737 Parkdale Ave., 1st Floor Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 1J8

Our donors fuel world-class patient care, cuttingedge research, and the training of the next generation of healthcare providers — funding lifesaving equipment, groundbreaking clinical trials, and innovations that are changing outcomes for patients here in Ottawa and around the world.

Our historic $500-million Campaign to Create Tomorrow is helping build a new, state-of-the-art healthcare facility and academic research centre at Dow’s Lake and will transform how care is delivered in our region.

We are one of Canada’s most efficient and trusted hospital foundations. We’ve earned High Performer status from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy for 12 consecutive years and been named a top hospital foundation by MoneySense.

CreatingTomorrow.ca 613-761-4295 Year founded: 1999 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $49 million

CAMPAIGN TO CREATE TOMORROW

Facebook: OttawaHospital Instagram: ottawahospital Linkedln: TheOttawaHospitalFoundation

The Campaign to Create Tomorrow is a $500 million, once-in-a-generation effort to help transform healthcare.

THE VISION ... the most ambitious transformation in The Ottawa Hospital’s history — one that will reshape the future of healthcare. It will secure our place as the country’s largest teaching and research hospital, and as the central hub of an integrated health system that is rewriting the healthcare playbook

THE CATALYST Tim Kluke President and CEO

... an unprecedented, state-of-the-art healthcare and research campus.

But this campaign is about so much more than a building — it’s about reimagining what’s possible. Your support fuels groundbreaking research, next-level care, and the technology and infrastructure that change lives.

Janet McKeage Chair

THE IMPACT

BOARD MEMBERS Atul Aggarwal

Mychelle Mollot

Denise Carruthers

Ryma Nasrallah

Brian Cook

Mark Noonan Vice-Chair

Kevin Ford Tom Froggatt Sarah Grand Taryn Gunnlaugson Russell Jones Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

... an integrated healthcare system that extends care beyond hospital walls across our community, in ways that work better for everyone and for generations to come. It will build on our world-leading trauma and cancer programs and push the boundaries of neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and mental health care.

Join us!

Nadir Patel Richard Roth Tim Saunders Jennifer Stewart Julie Taggart

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL: 73% CORPORATE: 18% OTHER CHARITIES: 6% ORGANIZATIONS: 3%

GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS OF FOCUS Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut

12 years in a row!

How You Can Help Our goal is to provide exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors. Our support provides vital funding for research, equipment, and state-of-the-art facilities — not all of which is covered by the province.

GIVE MONTHLY Monthly donations provide us with the stable, predictable funding we need to face the unpredictable. It’s a critical source of revenue that our hospital team relies on.

JOIN US!

HONOUR A HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBER

Your support will reshape the future of healthcare in our region for you and your family for generations to come.

From nurses to security guards, doctors to cafeteria workers — hospital staff are there to stand beside us during some of the most challenging times of our lives. A Gratitude Award is a great way to show your support for a healthcare worker while helping fund patient care and research.

CREATE A FUNDRAISER With our user-friendly online tool, you can create a fundraiser in a matter of minutes! From birthday celebrations to T-shirt sales, from golf tournaments to galas, and even workplace giving — event creation has never been easier. Our online tool gives you the flexibility to customize your event with just a few clicks. CreatingTomorrow.ca

LEAVE A LEGACY A gift in your will can be the most powerful and meaningful gift of all. We can help ensure your gift makes the greatest impact for future generations.

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Empower students through real-world polytechnic education.

Students are tomorrow’s leaders. Your gift to Algonquin College strengthens the learning environment and helps students become career-ready today.

algonquincollege.com/donate

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Year founded: 1967 Total fundraising revenue for last fiscal year: $5.1M

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario and one of Canada’s leading applied-education institutions. Offering more than 250 programs, the college combines hands-on training, digital innovation and experiential learning to prepare students for successful careers and lifelong learning.

Founded as a public-sector polytechnic, Algonquin College is rooted in the nation’s capital, uniquely positioned to connect with government, business and community partners. The college equips graduates with practical skills and opportunities that directly respond to workforce needs in Ottawa, across Ontario and globally. With more than 45,000 learners and an alumni network of over 230,000 stretching worldwide, Algonquin College plays a central role in driving prosperity and impact in the nation’s capital and beyond.

Instagram: AlgonquinCollege LinkedIn: AlgonquinCollege Facebook: AlgonquinCollege X: AlgonquinColleg

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ALGONQUIN COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ont., K2G 1V8 https://www.algonquincollege.com/advancement/ advancement@algonquincollege.com

Claude Brulé President and CEO

Mark Savenkoff Vice President, Advancement and Strategy

BOARD MEMBERS Bharat Rudra

Mehdi Zahed

Claude Brulé

Michele Bellows

Gabrielle Berard

Richard Goodyear

Heather Simpson

Rodney Wilson

Julia Fortey

Tania Dube

John James

Tanya Buckley

Kevin Ishimwe

Tony Pollard

TOP FUNDING SOURCES NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: 47% FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DONATIONS: 41% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 12%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Eastern Ontario

The generosity of individuals, companies, foundations and community organizations sustains Algonquin College’s ability to provide students with applied education that is accessible, relevant and transformative.

Philanthropic support creates opportunities for learners, strengthens academic programs, enhances research capacity and builds the facilities and technology that future talent will depend on.

As a polytechnic institution, the college is positioned to address regional challenges and emerging workforce needs across multiple sectors, often with national and international impact. Your contributions help remove barriers, enrich learning experiences and empower the next generation of leaders, innovators and skilled professionals.

ONE-TIME GIFTS AND MONTHLY DONATIONS Support can be made through algonquincollege. com/donate, either as a one-time contribution or recurring monthly gifts of any amount. Donors may choose to support college-wide priorities, provide financial aid, establish a memorial fund or contribute to dozens of other designated funds, each aligned to a specific area of need.

GIFTS IN KIND Algonquin College welcomes gifts in kind, such as equipment, software, tools, technology and vehicles. These resources directly enhance the student learning environment and ensure access to the same tools graduates will use in their careers.

SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship of college events and initiatives provides visibility for companies and organizations while supporting experiential learning opportunities. As a recognized leader in applied education and named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 by Forbes, Algonquin College provides sponsors with opportunities to connect with students, faculty and the community.

A powerline technician student practices in the training program at Algonquin College.

Algonquin College continues to build on its vision of being the premier destination for polytechnic leadership, ensuring that students, employers and communities benefit from the knowledge, creativity and innovation that thrive on its campuses.

Hazel Smart-Patterson, alumna and donor, (front row, second from left) with members of the Algonquin College community at the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence

PLANNED GIVING Legacy gifts included in wills or estate plans ensure that future generations of students can benefit from programs, financial aid and services. Planned giving allows donors to align their personal legacy with educational opportunity and community prosperity.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES Donations of securities offer potential tax advantages and provide critical resources to advance student-focused initiatives, research and programming.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Businesses and organizations can partner with Algonquin College to invest in talent development, support applied research projects and advance corporate social responsibility.

These partnerships provide measurable value for industry while expanding opportunities for students and communities.

Visit algonquincollege.com/advancement to explore opportunities and connect with our team.

Contact for more information: advancement@algonquincollege.com

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THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 550 Cumberland Ottawa, Ont. K1N 6N5 uOttawa.ca give@uottawa.ca Year founded: 1848 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $52,045,000 Facebook: /uottawa LinkedIn: /school/uottawa/ Instagram: /uottawa

The University of Ottawa is the world’s largest bilingual (FrenchEnglish) university. Located in a G7 capital at the crossroads of Indigenous, French and English cultures, the university welcomes an international community of students and researchers.

With more than 49,000 students, the university promotes academic excellence, inclusivity and bilingualism in an environment that helps students succeed and connect to The University of Ottawa campus, located in the city’s core near Parliament Hill a network of more than 300,000 and other national institutions. graduates. pressing challenges, influence public policy and Ranked among Canada's top develop innovations that improve lives in Canada five medical doctoral universities by Maclean's, the and around the world. Areas of leadership include University of Ottawa conducts more than $500 artificial intelligence, health, social justice, quantum million in research annually across diverse fields. physics and climate solutions.

Research teams advance sustainable solutions to

How you can help Support from donors and partners strengthens the university’s ability to provide exceptional education, research and outreach. Contributions can be directed to: Marie-Eve Sylvestre President and Vice-Chancellor

Julien Sicard Vice-President, Advancement

LEADERSHIP TEAM Jacques Beauvais Provost and Vice-President Academic Affairs Julie St-Pierre Vice-President, Research and Innovation Jennifer Doyle Vice-President, Finance and Administration

• Scholarships and bursaries that recognize achievement and ensure access regardless of financial background.

• Research initiatives addressing climate change, health, social justice and other urgent issues.

• Facilities and technology that enhance learning environments.

• Community outreach programs that connect university expertise with local and global needs.

Every gift, from annual contributions to major endowments, supports the university’s mission of excellence, discovery and positive change.

Giving Day — On March 31, 2026, the uOttawa community will unite to support student success.

Donors may choose to fund athletics, provide scholarships and bursaries, or contribute to the uOttawa Fund for campus priorities.

Monthly giving — Monthly donors provide stable support that sustains programs and services for students.

Legacy giving — Members of the Heritage Circle leave planned gifts that benefit future students and researchers.

Endowments — Endowed funds ensure lasting support for education and research.

Partnerships — Strategic collaborations with the University of Ottawa connect business value with meaningful social impact.

Annick Bergeron Secretary-General

TOP FUNDING SOURCES CORPORATE DONATIONS: 33% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 30% OTHER CHARITIES: 11% OTHER: 26%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa

Philanthropic support provides students with access to resources and opportunities that help them succeed.

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A community where everyone is welcome The Hearts of Compassion Fund (HCF) directly supports the Diocese’s five Community Ministries, which provide safety and essential services such as food programs, housing, counselling, refugee sponsorship, and community outreach for people living in vulnerable or precarious circumstances.

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ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OTTAWA 71 Bronson Ave. Ottawa, Ont. K1R 6G6 ottawa.anglican.ca/community-ministries/ giving@ottawa.anglican.ca 613-232-7124 ext: 222 Year founded: 1896 Total Revenue for last fiscal year: *$14,583,966 *ADO Operations Fund Look for OttawaAnglican on: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) is a diverse and compassionate community serving eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Guided by faith and a deep commitment to caring for others, we work to create communities of compassion, justice, and hope. Our mission reaches far beyond church walls, meeting people where they are and responding to some of the most urgent challenges in our region — poverty, homelessness, mental illness, trauma, addiction, and displacement.

Through our Community Ministries, we provide essential, life-changing services. These include drop-in day programs offering meals, showers, laundry facilities, and safe spaces; a network of shelters and supportive housing for women and gender-diverse individuals; refugee sponsorship programs welcoming families fleeing violence; and professional counselling to support healing and well-being. Our commitment is to welcome and care for every person with dignity, respect, and compassion—no matter their background, belief,

or circumstance. The Hearts of Compassion Fund (HCF) makes this vital work possible. Your gift provides food, clothing, access to health care, safe housing, and compassionate, professional support.

By donating today, you help create lasting change across the National Capital Region, Cornwall and beyond, nurturing communities where hope and belonging can flourish. Together, we can meet these urgent needs and build communities of care where everyone has the chance to heal, grow, and thrive.

Every gift creates hope. Together, we can transform lives.

Our community ministries Monica Patten Chair, Community Ministries Comittee (CMC)

Rev Canon Dr Peter John Hobbs Director General of Community Ministries

CMC BOARD MEMBERS Canon Monica Patten Chair The Reverend Canon Catherine Ascah The Venerable Brian Kauk The Reverend Michael Garner Maria Crosby Chair, Centre 105 Vacant Chair, Belong Ottawa

Peggy Lister Chair, Refugee Ministry Office Shauna Young Executive Director, Belong Ottawa Taylor Seguin Executive Director, Centre 105 Anne Marie Hopkins Executive Director, Cornerstone Housing for Women

Lynne Burrit Chair, Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre

Heather Fawcett Executive Director, Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre

Mark Holzman Chair, Cornerstone Housing for Women

Canon Henry Schultz Chancellor, Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

CORNERSTONE HOUSING FOR WOMEN In 1983, Cornerstone Housing for Women began with three cots in the basement of All Saints Church in Sandy Hill. It was the first women-only shelter in Ottawa. Now Cornerstone operates five locations providing affordable, supportive housing to women who have experienced homelessness. Cornerstone operates Ottawa's largest women-only shelter.

BELONG OTTAWA Belong Ottawa provides low-barrier, accessible social services for people living on low income - with a particular focus on those experiencing homelessness. We help meet the basic needs of our community (e.g. food, laundry, showers) while also providing a point of social connection and referrals to other community supports. Our services operate across three sites: Centre 454, St Luke's Table, and The Well (services to women, children and diversegender people).

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

CENTRE 105 Established in 2016, Centre 105 is a social service agency in Cornwall serving the most vulnerable in our community. We provide meals, laundry, showers, and a safe, welcoming space to connect with others. Partnering with local groups, we offer referrals to essential services and host a Friday Recovery Care Mobile Clinic with an addictions counsellor and nurse to support healing and recovery.

REFUGEE MINISTRY OFFICE The Refugee Ministry Office (RMO) has a long history of helping refugees from around the serve the world and of all faiths who come to Canada.

RMO works closely with community groups and family sponsors. It operates as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder with Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada, participating in Canada's private refugee sponsorship program, helping people rebuild their lives.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 77% INDIVIDUAL DONATION: 3% GROUP AND COMMUNITY GRANTS: 2% ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF OTTAWA: 5% OTHER: 13%

OTTAWA PASTORAL COUNSELLING CENTRE The Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre (The OPC) provides professional counselling for individuals and families facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. The counsellors respect each person’s spirituality, whether religious, spiritual, agnostic, or atheist, fostering healing with compassion and dignity. With financial assistance available at The OPC, more people can access care in a safe, supportive environment.

How you can help Give today and make a difference. Every day, more people in our communities face hunger, homelessness, violence, and mental health challenges. Your donation to the Hearts of Compassion Fund (HCF) provides a lifeline through our five Community Ministries, offering

safe shelter, nourishing meals, counselling, refugee sponsorship, and outreach for those in deeply vulnerable situations.

Your gift delivers not only essential services like a warm meal or safe place to sleep but also dignity, hope, and belonging. Ways to give: CanadaHelps, credit card, cheque, or securities.

Donate today and help transform lives: ottawa. anglican.ca/donate.

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Family stays.

Family stays in every hard conversation, every impossible decision.

They don’t glance at the time, they loose track of it. They sleep in chairs, in cars, in hallways. They miss work. They miss paycheques. They miss meals.

At Ronald Ronald McDonald McDonald House, House, we give families more than just a room near the hospital. We give them something that feels like normal, even when nothing else is. Because when a child is in the hospital, family stays.

And we stay with them.

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RONALD McDONALD HOUSE OTTAWA 407 Smyth Rd. Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M8 613-737-5523 www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseottawa.ca info@ronaldmcdonaldhouseottawa.ca

When families live too far from the hospital to commute, Ronald McDonald House Ottawa is here to provide a warm, comfortable “home away from home,” just steps from CHEO. By removing the financial burden of hotel stays— often needed for weeks, months, and in some cases years—we help families focus on what matters most: their child.

Our recent building expansion added 22 new bedroom suites to our existing 14, giving us a total of 36 private suites. This will allow us to support all families from across Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut. Along with a comfortable place to stay, families can enjoy a hot cup of coffee, several free meals through our volunteer-led Home for Dinner program, as well as convenient grab-and-go snacks for their trips

to and from the hospital.

The new expansion now offers a second kitchen for all the families, multiple laundry rooms, a fitness centre, a teen games room, several quiet spaces, multiple TV rooms, a spacious children’s playroom, and family-focused programming designed to make their stay feel like home.

Inside the hospital, we offer 2 Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms, providing laundry facilities, free coffee and snacks, comfortable seating, a shower, and even sleep rooms located right beside the Intensive Care Unit. These welcoming spaces are open to all families in the hospital, ensuring we can support both our local community and those who have traveled from farther away.

Year founded: 1983 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,914,182 X: ronaldmcdonaldhouseottawa Facebook: Ronald McDonald House Ottawa Instagram: ronaldmcdonaldhouseottawa

Christine Hardy Chief Executive Officer

Karen Hennessey Board Chair Rendering of the new Ronald McDonald House Ottawa, newly completed on the CHEO campus.

BOARD MEMBERS Colin Noble Vice Chair Cindy McCarthy Treasurer Danny Baldwin Past Chair Michèle Bedford Tim Carter

Gilles LeVasseur Karen Macauley

How you can help

Perry McKenna Leah Swanstrom Andrew Vey Philip von Finckenstein Sophia Zhang

Andrew Godfrey Kathryn Jones

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUALS: 40% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 25% OTHER SOURCES: 35%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS

Community donations are what keeps Ronald McDonald House Ottawa running.

Every donation helps provide families with a comfortable place to stay and the peace of mind to focus on their child’s care. While staying with us, families avoid the high cost of accommodations, parking and many meals. We saved families more than $2.1 million in out-of-pocket expenses in 2024 alone.

We believe no family should have to choose between being there for their child and having a place to stay.

A donation to Ronald McDonald House gives them more than just a room. It gives families rest. Warmth. A hot meal. It gives them something that feels like normal, even when nothing else is. www.ronaldmcdonaldhouseottawa.ca

Brody and his dad, BJ, spending time together in between leukemia treatments. The Babin family spent over 150 nights at Ronald McDonald House Ottawa, from North Bay Ontario.

Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut

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With your help, survivors and their children can access emergency shelter and nutritious meals, trauma-informed counseling and crisis support, legal advocacy and court assistance, specialized programs for children affected by violence, and transitional housing to help families rebuild their lives.

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LANARK COUNTY INTERVAL HOUSE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT PO Box 107 Carleton Place, Ont. K7C 3P3 www.lcih.org info@lcih.com Year founded: 1979 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $ 2,442,874 Facebook: /LanarkCountyIntervalHouse Instagram: /lanarkcountyintervalhouse/

Erin Lee Executive Director

Linsey Sherman-Zekulin Board Chair

Christine Walterhouse Co-Chair

How you can help

LCIHCS’s capacity to meet urgent needs and build a violence-free community.

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LCIHCS raises funds to sustain and expand services for women and children experiencing gender-based violence. Donations support the emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis line, secondstage and transitional housing, and specialized outreach programs across Lanark County.

Funds also advance prevention initiatives such as public education and youth engagement.

Supporters give because they recognize that their contributions provide life-saving resources while also fostering long-term safety and stability. Every donation strengthens

LCIHCS offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to support women and children affected by domestic violence. Volunteers may assist in the shelter, children’s programs, community events, administrative tasks or facility maintenance, and may contribute special skills such as cooking, arts or tutoring.

The As Good As New store also relies on volunteers for customer service, organizing donations and operating the cash desk. To get involved, complete an application or contact volunteer@lcih.com.

Events + fundraising VIOLET FEMMES GIRLS NIGHT OUT GALA (November, Almonte)

BOARD MEMBERS Linsey Sherman-Zekulin Co-Chair

Lanark County Interval House and Community Services (LCIHCS) provides emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing domestic violence. As the only emergency shelter in Lanark County, LCIHCS offers secure and confidential housing, crisis intervention and emotional support.

Beyond immediate safety, the organization provides counselling, advocacy and education to help clients rebuild their lives. LCIHCS

also engages in community outreach, public education and programs aimed at preventing gender-based violence.

Each year, the organization supports more than 500 women and children, offering emergency shelter, long-term housing solutions and programs that address the root causes of gender-based violence.

LCIHCS operates a 24/7 confidential crisis line at 1-800-267-7946, providing immediate support and resources. Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to call for information, safety planning or assistance.

Kristine von Bloedau Director Kelly Blair Director Karen Milligan Director

Cara Gibbons Secretary Treasurer Candace Roberts Past Chair

This annual fundraising gala brings the community together to raise funds for LCIHCS programs. Guests enjoy dinner, entertainment and auctions, while raising awareness about domestic and gender-based violence.

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT (September, Carleton Place)

Guests attend the Violet Femmes Gala, an annual fundraising event that supports programs for women and children fleeing abuse.

This community event includes a march and rally to raise awareness about sexual and domestic violence. It provides a platform for survivors, engages the public in education on consent and healthy relationships, and strengthens community solidarity.

HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN AND MAILOUT (November–December, county-wide)

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 12% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 8% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 64% ENDOWMENTS: 1% OTHER CHARITIES: 5% OTHER SOURCES: 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Lanark County

A seasonal fundraising drive inviting individuals and businesses to contribute during the holidays, providing safety and support to women and children.

GOLF FORE CHANGE (May, Almonte) An annual golf tournament that brings community members and businesses together to raise funds for emergency shelter, housing and prevention programs.

Contact for more information: Emma Kinsman emma.kinsman@lcih.com 613-257-3469 ext. 163

Participants march in Lanark County as part of Take Back the Night, an annual event held each September to raise awareness about sexual violence and call for safer communities.

Community members take part in the Golf Fore Change tournament, held each summer to raise funds for services supporting women and children in Lanark County.

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We’re a Charity That Gives to Charities $10.3 million worth of food and goods in 2024, in fact.

We supported 130 agencies in Ottawa, Kingston, and London last year – all at no cost to them.

Help us keep delivering hope in 2026 Find out more at lionhearts.ca

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What we do With the support of dedicated partners and volunteers, we works to reduce hunger and homelessness, helping restore dignity and hope in the communities we serve.

Since our founding in 2014, Lionhearts has focused on practical acts of care that restore human dignity — from rescuing food and household goods, to operating warming shelters and transitional housing, to retraining people as they rebuild their lives. In Ottawa, we collect surplus bread, produce and other goods daily and share them with frontline agencies at no cost.

LIONHEARTS INC. 119 Iber Rd., Unit 1 Ottawa, Ont. K2S 1E7 lionhearts.ca ottawa@lionhearts.ca

We design programs that strengthen and support local organizations already serving people in

need across Eastern Ontario. By partnering with businesses, we help safely and efficiently redirect surplus food to community agencies working on the front lines. Fundraising provides the tools required to make this happen, including vehicles, warehouse space and staff.

In 2026, we plan to launch our Community Nutrition program in Ottawa. Already successful in Kingston, this social enterprise sees our kitchen team prepare affordable meals for frontline agencies that want to provide food to clients but are unable to meet the demand.

Bringing this program to Ottawa will require hiring a chef and purchasing key kitchen equipment for our warehouse facility. We are seeking to raise $100,000 to support the launch.

Volunteers sort donations at Lionhearts’ Stittsville warehouse. The goods are distributed to dozens of local agencies free of charge.

Lionhearts volunteers collect and redistribute unsold bread from seven Ottawa-area COBS Bread franchises every day.

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Year founded: 2014 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $4,703,541 Charitable Registration Number: 794309328RR0001 Facebook & Instagram: /lionhearts.yow

Travis Blackmore Founder and CEO

Corrie Abrams Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Corrie Abrams Board Chair Mike Welch Treasurer

Lionhearts Inc. Ottawa organized Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walks in Stittsville and Orléans in 2025. The 2026 walk will take place Feb. 28, 2026

Dawn Blackmore Secretary Darren McDermitt Director Elisabeth Meyer Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 24.71% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 55.16% ENDOWMENTS: 0.08% OTHER CHARITIES: 7.45% OTHER: 12.6%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa, Kingston and London, Ontario

How you can help VOLUNTEER

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Volunteers are at the heart of our work and play a vital role in our daily operations. Every day, teams are sorting bread donations, picking up and redistributing food and goods, and supporting us in countless other ways. If you’d like to get involved, contact us at ottawa@lionhearts.ca.

We also host volunteer recognition events twice a year to celebrate our team’s contributions. In addition, members of the public are welcome to attend our semi-annual open house events to learn more about what we do and see our space.

We are grateful for the support of our monthly and occasional donors who make our work possible.

We're also thankful for our supplier partners who work with us to ensure their food and household goods are safely and rapidly redistributed.

We currently host one annual fundraiser in February — Coldest Night of the Year, a national campaign supporting charities like ours. Save the date: February 28, 2026!

Contact for more information: Phil Gaudreau phil.gaudreau@lionhearts.ca

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FONDATION NAVALIS FOUNDATION c/o Staples Studio Co-working 403 Bank St. Unit 3 Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y6 navalis.ca info@navalis.ca Year founded: 1942 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $550,000 Facebook: facebook.com/rcnbf

Gay Hamilton Executive Director

Lauren Copeland Board Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Chantal Beauvais Director

Louise Mercier Director

Cal Bricker Director

Linas Pilypaitis Director

Jill Carleton Director

Jeff Topping Director

Heng Chhay Chao Director

Steven Waddell Director

Anne Healey Director

TOP FUNDING SOURCES INVESTMENT INCOME: 60% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 15% CAPITAL: 15% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS

The Navalis Foundation (formerly the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund) has supported Canada’s naval family for more than 80 years.

While our name has changed, our mission has not. We continue to stand behind those who serve at sea — and the families who serve alongside them.

OUR PROGRAMS AND FUNDING PRIORITIES • Individual assistance — financial relief for those facing hardship • Community support grants — up to $25,000 for projects that strengthen the naval community • Grants over $25,000 — funding for commemorative and building projects • Leadership recognition — the Navalis Leadership Award celebrates serving with excellence EXAMPLES OF POSITIVE IMPACT Helping veterans transition to stability Every veteran deserves a safe place to call home — a space where dignity, belonging and community are restored. That belief inspired our partnership with the Homes for Heroes Foundation (H4HF), whose Veterans’ Villages across Canada are changing lives and strengthening communities.

Through this partnership, Navalis proudly sponsored The Four Midshipmen’s House — a dedicated home within the Kingston Veterans’ Village, completed in 2023–24.

Navalis aspires to ensure a navy presence in every Veterans’ Village. Our journey continues as we prepare to support the next H4HF Village, building hope, connection and a future.

How you can help DONATE Your donation helps Navalis respond quickly and with dignity when sailors, veterans or their families are in crisis. Our flexible support model provides targeted grants, emergency aid and program funding that deliver real results.

Every gift makes a difference. Whether given once or monthly, your support helps ensure Canada’s naval family is never alone.

Homes for Heroes project in Kingston, ON Honouring service. Inspiring generations.

We are committed to preserving the stories, sacrifices and spirit of those who served our country at sea.

Navalis was proud to support the creation of Canada’s national Battle of the Atlantic Monument, unveiled in London, ON, in 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the longest and most pivotal battle of the Second World War. The memorial honours the courage and sacrifice of more than 2,000 members of the Royal Canadian Navy, 750 airmen of Eastern Command and 1,600 members of the Merchant Navy who served — and many who were lost — protecting vital North Atlantic supply lines.

Navalis funded the naming panels that line the monument, ensuring each life and contribution is recognized and remembered. These names are not just etched in stone — they are engraved in our national memory, fostering pride in the Royal Canadian Navy, honouring the pursuit of global peace and security, and helping Canadians understand the true meaning of service.

Events + fundraising Navalis participates in events across Canada that honour naval service and raise awareness for the programs we fund. From community gatherings to remembrance initiatives, these events connect Canadians with the stories — and needs — of the naval family.

VOLUNTEER We are building a community of volunteers and supporters who care deeply about service, tradition and impact. Whether you have military connections or simply a passion for helping others, there is a place for you at Navalis.

Battle of the Atlantic Memorial in London, ON

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We’re experiencing higher than normal call volume.

When times get tough, we get more calls to our Distress Line.

Your donation helps when our community needs us most.

dcottawa.on.ca/donate

We’re needed more than ever.

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DISTRESS CENTRE OF OTTAWA AND REGION 11 Rosemount Avenue Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 4J6 https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/ info@dcottawa.on.ca Year founded: 1969 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $2,506,349 Instagram: @distresscentreottawa LinkedIn: Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region

Charles Laframboise Executive Director

Matt Triemstra President, Board of Directors

The Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region (DCOR) operates 24/7 confidential crisis and distress telephone lines serving Ottawa and surrounding areas. More than 210 trained volunteers answer over 60,000 calls annually, providing suicide prevention, crisis intervention, psychological stabilization, emotional support, information, referral and education services.

The centre maintains two phone lines — a distress line and a crisis line. All services are free for individuals living in the geographic areas covered by DCOR.

In addition to call services, DCOR provides professional training to community organizations, businesses and first responders on crisis intervention and suicide prevention. As a non-profit charitable organization, its mission is to ensure no call goes unanswered.

Funding priorities In 2026, DCOR will expand its training services to more organizations in the region. Priorities include volunteer recruitment and training, as well as outreach to community stakeholders.

How you can help GIVE DCOR fundraises to maintain its 24/7 services and train volunteers. Community donations support phone lines, volunteer training, technology upgrades and public awareness programs.

• $50 keeps the lines open for one hour • $250 pays for suicide prevention training for one volunteer • $1,500 provides training for 15 volunteers Donation options include one-time gifts, memorial or celebration donations, securities and fundraising events.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers serve as crisis line responders, offering support to callers in crisis or distress.

Training covers active listening, communication, crisis response and suicide prevention techniques.

Applicants must be emotionally mature, stable, calm and empathetic. DCOR also offers specialized programs for volunteers aged 55+ and practicums for students 19+. Volunteers complete an award-winning training program before answering calls and commit to one four-hour shift per week while following strict confidentiality policies.

BOARD MEMBERS Nicole Storms Vice President

Brian Mangan Director

Roxanne Anderson Treasurer

Juliet McMurren Director

Matthew Chan Secretary

Daniele Medlej Director

Directors Catherine Bennett

César Ndéma-Moussa Director

Elie Labaky Director

Jaye Poirier Director

Working on Wellness (WOW) Festival: An annual September event in Ottawa where more than 200 organizations connect 2,000+ attendees with wellness services focusing on mental, physical and substance use health.

Events + fundraising TOP FUNDING SOURCES GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 46% OTHER CHARITIES: 36% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 3.5% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 4.5% OTHER SOURCES: 10%

GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa & region

HOUR TO GIVE May 21, 2025. A Rogers TV Ottawa community program hosted by Sam Laprade highlighting local charitable organizations.

GIVING TUESDAY Nov. 28, 2023, and Dec. 3, 2024. A global campaign encouraging donations to local charities, amplified through social media (#GivingTuesday).

MAKE IT MONTHLY March 2023 and March 2024. A CanadaHelps campaign that added $20 to new monthly gifts of $20 or more.

Hour to Give: A Rogers TV Ottawa program that highlights charitable organizations, giving them a platform to share their work and impact.

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Oliver Saner

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2025 AFP Ottawa Rising Star Oliver Saner is a senior philanthropy officer with The Royal Ottawa Foundation, where he works to inspire the community to support The Royal’s mission of reclaiming lives from mental illness and addiction. Prior to his current role, he served as fundraising coordinator at the Youth Services Bureau Foundation. He began his career at The Royal Ottawa Foundation as a prospect research officer and later becoming a development officer.

An active community volunteer, Oliver has contributed his time at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, served as treasurer of the Elmdale Tennis Club, participated on the steering committees for Father’s Day on the Hill and the Canadian Mental Health Summit, and was the inaugural event chair for Nepean High School’s Relay for Life.

Nominated by The Royal Ottawa Foundation.

Delaila Salem

2025 Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Delaila Salem is an extraordinary young leader whose impact has been deeply felt across BGC Ottawa and the wider community. She founded Sidelines with Delaila, a youth-led media platform that shines a spotlight on athletes in the BGC Ottawa Summer League. She began by covering summer league games, recording highlights, interviewing players and coaches, capturing crowd reactions, and creating engaging social media content that celebrated youth achievement. This has led her to expand her platform beyond the club, interviewing high-profile athletes such as Marial Shayok, Ottawa’s first NBA draft pick, covering other sports such as football, and featuring inspiring individuals from the community.

Her work has amplified underrepresented voices, inspired pride and fostered stronger connections across our clubhouses and beyond.

Her authenticity and courage in sharing her lived

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experiences have deeply resonated with audiences and attracted new support for BGC Ottawa.

She represents the power of the youth voice in philanthropy that mobilizes community pride, inspiring hope and proving that young people can drive meaningful change. Her willingness to speak out encourages other youth, especially girls and Black students, to step into the spotlight. She mentors younger members, showing them how to turn their personal stories into powerful tools for community-building and fundraising.

Nominated by BGC Ottawa.

Adrian Burns and Greg Kane

2025 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Adrian Burns has dedicated her career to business, corporate governance, broadcasting, the arts, education, public service and community

engagement. She joined the National Arts Centre board as a trustee in 2002, later serving as vice-chair and then chair of the board until 2022.

With deep ties to Western Canada, Adrian has brought several new names to the donors’ table, reinforcing the NAC’s national impact and helping the foundation build relationships with key philanthropists in the West.

With Adrian, Greg Kane served for multiple years on the NAC Gala committee, including as chair, to raise funds for youth education in the performing arts.

Greg is the former chair of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation board of directors. He played a vital role in shaping the foundation into one of the most successful hospital-based foundations in Canada.

His leadership and vision were instrumental in keeping the foundation focused and accountable.

With Adrian's support, Greg led the foundation's gala for research, supported the President's Breakfast and was a team captain in the foundation's RIDE cycling fundraiser. Greg's contributions to the foundation have been nothing short of outstanding.

Nominated by the NAC Foundation and The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

Altis Recruitment and Technology

2025 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Founded in 1989, Altis Recruitment and Technology (formerly excelHR) is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, placing more than 8,000 qualified people every year in meaningful jobs spanning industries and sectors from coast to coast.

Canadian-owned and operated, Altis is a certified diverse supplier dedicated to giving back to Canada by creating job opportunities for a diverse and talented workforce. To help qualified newcomers gain a foothold in the Canadian labour market, Altis offers a Newcomer Apprenticeship Program that provides critical Canadian work experience through paid work placements with the firm. Beyond the day-to-day work, Altis gives back to the community by supporting a range of charities that help raise the tides for all — whether by working with at-risk youth, championing women in leadership or advocating for equal opportunity for all to succeed. In everything it

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2025 Outstanding Fundraising Professional

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does, Altis’ goal is always the same: to elevate human potential.

The third annual Altis Bocce Battle raised funds for CHEO and Christie Lake Kids.

Nominated by Christie Lake Kids.

TAAG Corp.

2025 Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist TAAG Corp. is led by founder and CEO Andrew Abraham, a visionary leader whose philanthropic efforts have significantly shaped Ottawa’s charitable landscape and who has a deep-rooted commitment to community prosperity and social

responsibility. TAAG is much more than a business, it’s a community partner supporting several local charities and causes. Andrew’s personal story, rooted in a multi-generational small business, fuels his passion for helping others. He believes that true prosperity is measured not just in financial success, but in the well-being of families, the strength of communities and the legacy of generosity.

TAAG’s collaborative work with other business leaders and charitable organizations has inspired peers in the small business sector to adopt similar values and take leadership roles in fundraising.

TAAG’s belief that “true prosperity is about creating a positive ripple effect” has become a guiding principle for many in the Ottawa business community.

Nominated by Carleton University.

Delphine Haslé has been a dedicated professional fundraiser for more than 20 years. Over the course of her career, she has directly raised or overseen the raising of more than $30 million for health care and community organizations. Her fundraising career reflects steady advancement into senior leadership roles across respected organizations.

From grassroots fundraising to executive leadership, Delphine has consistently grown impact, broken records and lifted the entire sector through mentorship and visibility.

Beyond dollars raised, Delphine’s impact lies in transforming organizations. In her role as executive director and chief development officer at Perley Health Foundation, she led the most ambitious campaign in the foundation’s history, helping evolve the organization from a local leader into a national voice in senior and veteran care. Her strategic leadership delivered not only record-breaking results, but also a cultural shift: in the past five years, 70 per cent of the major donors have been new to the organization, proof of her ability to open networks and inspire bold generosity.

Nominated by AFP Canada Foundation board member Jenny Mitchell, CEO of Chavender.

Jim Kyte

2025 Outstanding Leadership and Focus on IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Jim Kyte embodies the spirit of the IDEA award through his unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access.

As the first and only legally deaf player in NHL history, Jim understands both the challenges and possibilities that people with disabilities face.

Jim's leadership style creates a multiplier effect, inspiring others to step into leadership roles in fundraising and advocacy. He listens as much as he speaks and he consistently centres the voices and experiences of people with disabilities in all discussions and decisions. Jim understands that effective advocacy requires both individual excellence and systemic change. His work demonstrates that people with disabilities are not problems to be solved but valuable community members with unique perspectives and contributions to offer.

Jim's approach to philanthropy and community leadership is characterized by innovative strategies that address systemic barriers while building bridges across different sectors and communities. He leverages his unique position as a bridge between the sports, academic and disability communities to create unprecedented partnerships. His work spans multiple organizations and sectors.

Nominated by ABLE2.

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The Ashbury Parents' Guild.

The Ashbury Parents’ Guild

2025 Outstanding Philanthropic Group The Ashbury Parents’ Guild has been a cornerstone of community engagement at Ashbury College for more than 70 years. Comprised entirely of dedicated volunteers, the APG brings heart, innovation and a spirit of service to every initiative it supports.

Over the past decade, Ashbury College’s commitment to accessibility has grown significantly, with needs-based student financial assistance now supporting more than 12 per cent of the student body. This remarkable growth has been made possible in part by the enduring efforts of the Ashbury Parents’ Guild, with volunteerdriven initiatives that have formed a backbone of support. From establishing one of the school’s largest bursaries over 30 years ago and impacting countless student recipients, to creatively funding assistance through used uniform and textbook sales, as well as many other formal and grassroots events, the APG has helped open doors for talented students who might not otherwise have access to an Ashbury education. Its work exemplifies the power of community-led philanthropy in driving meaningful change.

Griffin Bell Family: Tamy, Evan and Abby and Griffin.

Nominated by Ashbury College.

2025 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist

The Griffin Bell Family

(Tamy, Evan and Abby and in honour of Griffin) In honour of their son and brother, Griffin James Bell, who passed away in 2023 at the age of six, the Bells have transformed unimaginable loss into extraordinary philanthropy, creating a powerful legacy in pediatric oncology research and

children’s health care at CHEO. Their generosity is personal, transformative and catalytic — inspiring individuals, families and community leaders to step forward in meaningful ways.

It all began with Griffin, who proudly captained Griff’s Gang at CN Cycle, showing that even a young child could rally a community to take meaningful action. Under his leadership, the team grew year after year, drawing in families, colleagues, corporate partners and local businesses and establishing a model of grassroots engagement that continues

today under the stewardship of his parents and sister. Griff’s Gang has become a powerful symbol of hope and leadership, attracting new donors, monthly contributors and corporate supporters eager to join the cause.

The Bell family’s impact extends far beyond their own extraordinary philanthropy; they have created a movement that inspires others to step into leadership roles in fundraising.

Nominated by The CHEO Foundation

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