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How fundraising professionals are increasing donations, inspiring volunteerism and promoting community involvement in new ways COVER STORY
“We want philanthropy to really make an impact.” in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Ottawa Chapter
– Peter Nicholson, the Founder and President of the Foundation (WCPD), on taking a more strategic approach to giving
The evolution of philanthropy Despite being one of society’s oldest practices, there is so much that’s new in the art of giving. Here in Ottawa, a dynamic charitable sector is driving innovation thanks to the hard work of the city’s enthusiastic AFP Ottawa Chapter, numerous foundations and nonprofits, a diverse range of community initiatives as well as countless individual volunteers. Philanthropy is part of who we are, and our passion for giving is reflected across the country. At their very core, Canadians are an inclusive, forward-thinking and charitable group. We often think beyond ourselves. We believe in social justice. We embrace what’s needed for the common good. According to a recent discussion paper by Imagine Canada, the national charitable and nonprofit sector employs approximately two million people and amounts to up to eight per cent of GDP. Make no mistake: It is an industry onto itself and, like any industry, it must evolve to meet the challenges of the future. Armed with a rich history and tradition, the fundraising sector across this country is marching forward. As society evolves, so do its philanthropic habits. While our needs have never been greater, fundraising professionals are seeking new ways to increase donations, inspire volunteerism and promote community involvement. The sector is grappling with how to entice and retain the best talent in their foundations and organizations. The need for leadership and unity has never been greater. It is with these thoughts in mind that the inaugural Ottawa Giving Guide is born.
A celebration of Ottawa’s charitable sector A joint venture between the Ottawa Business Journal, the Foundation (WCPD) and AFP Ottawa Chapter, this annual resource is a rallying cry for those who are passionate about giving in our great city. Inside, you will find important information on many of the foundations and nonprofits working hard day-in and day-out to make our home a better place. The Foundation (WCPD), founding partner and sponsor of the guide, was pleased to underwrite this cost to make the listings as inclusive as possible. Sprinkled throughout the guide you will also find articles on what is new, exciting and interesting in Ottawa in the realm of philanthropy. Our hope is that the Giving Guide helps to share the AFP message and mission to the public, connects Ottawa’s business and not-for-profit communities as well as celebrating some of the cross-sector partnerships already in play. Ultimately, we’d like to see our community build on its culture of philanthropy, providing recognition to the sponsors, donors and volunteers already engaged, and to shine a light on the various organizations providing much-needed charitable services. The Ottawa Giving Guide is a celebration of our charitable sector as well as the beliefs and virtues that make us Canadian. It is a voice for good and a catalyst for change. As you read through the guide, we encourage all of our citizens to consider how they can get more involved to make our city a better place. In the end, OBJ, the Foundation (WCPD) and AFP Ottawa hope that the Ottawa Giving Guide helps unify all that is good in our nation’s capital and beyond.
Kelly Lachance,
Jeffrey Todd,
Victoria Stewart,
President, AFP Ottawa
Communications Director, The Foundation (WCPD)
Associate Publisher (Giving Guide), Ottawa Business Journal
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How fundraising professionals are increasing donations, inspiring volunteerism and promoting community involvement in new ways
Ottawa insights: Context and intelligence on issues affecting quality of life in the capital
COVER STORY
“We want philanthropy to really make an impact.” in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Ottawa Chapter
– Peter Nicholson, the Founder and President of the Foundation (WCPD), on taking a more strategic approach to giving
Publisher Michael Curran
COVER STORY The Foundation (Wealth, Creation, Preservation & Donation - WCPD) helps donors think bigger
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Associate Publisher, Ottawa Giving Guide Victoria Stewart Editor Peter Kovessy Creative Director Tanya Connolly-Holmes
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Graphic Designer Regan Van Dusen Celine Haché-Paquette
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Getting social: Inside Ottawa's fundraising galas and events CSR: Unique business initiatives for a cause
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CHARITY PROFILES
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Ottawa Mission
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Health Partners
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OICC Foundation
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Youth Services Bureau Foundation
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Parent Resource Centre
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Children's Aid
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Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health
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Shepherds of Good Hope
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Parkdale Food Centre
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Candlelighters
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United Way
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Habitat for Humanity
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Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
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Hopewell
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CHEO
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Make-A-Wish
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Salvation Army
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Ottawa Network for Education
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The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
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Ottawa Senators Foundation
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Cornerstone Foundation for Women
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From the private sector to the nonprofit world An Ottawa teenager's mission to $1 million The personalization of philanthropy
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CHARITY DIRECTORY
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Redefining fundraising The Phils Supporting Ottawa's fundraising sector
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Ottawa insights Data to support and empower evidence-based decisions and actions GRAPHS AND ANALYSIS COURTESY OF THE OTTAWA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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he Ottawa Community Foundation has created Ottawa Insights, an online community knowledge centre that brings together and helps connect key information and intelligence on status, trends and conditions across a broad range of issues affecting quality of life in Ottawa. The information is intended to support and empower evidence-based decisions and actions. Building from data to information to knowledge and bringing it all together helps to facilitate evidence-based decision making for OCF’s own grant-making and for its donors, as well as for other granting organizations. More broadly, OCF’s goal is to support shared understanding and strategic collaboration by donors, funders, policy makers, delivery agencies and citizens working towards a vibrant, caring and equitable city.
BASIC NEEDS AND STANDARD OF LIVING
of slight decline. Despite a boost in 2014, minimum wage income is still slightly below what it was in 2010 in terms of actual spending power. Income on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), once adjusted for inflation, has essentially remained flat over the past seven years.
Ottawa is a wealthy city in a wealthy country. Yet there are still tens of thousands of people in our city who are either homeless or live in inadequate housing. Many Ottawa residents cannot meet their daily food needs. Some also miss opportunities and even critical appointments because they cannot afford transportation.
Many residents live in low income
Income growth While overall income has grown, so has the gap between the highest income earners and others. In 2014, the median after-tax income for the highest 10 per cent of earners was $90,300. It was $29,700 for the other 90 per cent of earners.
Although Ottawa is a relatively wealthy city, large segments of the population live on low income. Immigrants, Indigenous people and those living with disabilities are all disproportionately represented in the low-income population. Mental health or addiction issues and chronic physical illnesses also increase the risk of living on low income. Those living with low income in rural areas often experience greater challenges in accessing affordable transportation and services.
Median income levels in Ottawa have been growing for most income brackets, but income has risen more for top earners. The income gap between the top earning 10 per cent and the remaining 90 per cent increased by almost 185 per cent between 1982 and 2014.
Incomes on social assistance are far from adequate Income from social assistance in Ontario (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program) is not sufficient to cover even shelter and food costs in Ottawa. A minimum wage earner with a partner and two dependents fairs modestly better once benefits are claimed, but would still have very little left for
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HOUSING transportation, clothing and other items after paying housing and food costs. Income has grown for minimum wage earners, but not for those on social assistance Minimum wages grew, in real-dollar terms, between 2007 and 2010. This was followed by a three-year period
High housing costs and low rental vacancy rates make it hard for people to transition out of homelessness, or to move from inadequate housing. Research shows that providing the support needed to prevent homelessness and to keep people housed is actually cost effective to society as a whole.
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The number of individuals and families using Ottawa's shelters has come down from a peak in 2012, though there was an uptick for both in 2015. The average length of stay grew steadily from 2006 to 2014. So total number of "bed nights" began rising dramatically in 2006, and has stayed consistently high in recent years. Longer shelter stays suggest a growing challenge in transitioning homeless people into permanent housing. A modest decline in length of stay in 2015, accompanied by a slight drop in total shelter bed usage, is attributed to steps taken in line with the city’s 2013 Housing and Homelessness Plan, to begin transitioning individuals with long histories in emergency shelters into permanent housing. Shelters are part of a larger social housing landscape that also includes transitional housing, supportive housing and/or affordable housing. There are about 55 social housing organizations in Ottawa, widely varying in size and mandate.
Unmet demand for affordable housing
repair) that have not registered on the RGI waiting list. In 2011 in Ottawa, 27.7 per cent of single parent families, 25.6 per cent of Inuit, and 30.7 per cent of recent immigrants lived in unaffordable or inadequate housing. Ottawa’s low vacancy rate contributes to affordability challenges.
This highlights a broader failure to address the root causes of food insecurity. According to a recent report from the Ontario Association of Food Banks, the average food bank client spends 70 per cent of their income on rent, leaving very little for all other necessities. The number of seniors using food banks in Ontario has also jumped dramatically.
Amount spent on shelter puts large percentage of households at risk
Food security affects many residents
Especially in the lower-income neighbourhoods of the city, a high proportion of households spend over 30 per cent of their income on shelter. When low-income households spend high proportions of their income on shelter, it can put a squeeze on their ability to adequately provide for other necessities, such as food. Research indicates that households spending 50 per cent or more on shelter are at greater risk of becoming homeless.
FOOD Beyond being an obvious physical necessity, food is intertwined with our family and social lives, with culture, and with the local economy. In spite of Ottawa’s well-stocked grocery stores, getting enough nutritious food remains a challenge for many people.
The most common cause of food insecurity is inadequate income. Other factors include distance to grocery stores, disabilities that make it hard to acquire and prepare foods, and lack of access to familiar and culturally appropriate foods. Inadequate food and poor nutrition can impair physical, mental and emotional well-being and functions. In 2014, 16.7 per cent of children in Canada lived in food insecure households. These children are at higher risk of going to school without eating breakfast. Research has shown that daily nutritious breakfasts result in better student performance and school attendance.
Cost of food, other basic needs has risen sharply
Reliance on the Ottawa Food Bank has grown
Most of the affordable housing supply in Ottawa is rentgeared-to-income (RGI) units within not-for-profit developments that are specifically built and operated to support affordability. Affordable housing can also be provided by the private sector, or be under cooperative ownership. The RGI waiting list includes those whose current housing is unaffordable or inadequate, and those who are homeless. At more than 10,300 households, the list is the longest since 2004. And there are many more Ottawa households living in unaffordable or inadequate housing (too small or in need of major
Canada’s food banks were originally set up as temporary measures in response to a downturn in the economy. They now number more than 800 across Canada. The Ottawa Food Bank opened in 1984. Like many others, it has been working to develop new approaches to improve food security. But the graph shows that reliance on the Ottawa Food Bank has grown significantly in recent years.
Over the past 10 years, costs for food and shelter have risen much more than the average cost of all consumer items taken together. Households must spend a larger proportion of their income to cover these basic needs. In 2016, an Ottawa couple with two children relying on an Ontario needs allowance, would have had to spend 39 per cent of their monthly allowance to meet the cost of a healthy diet, while the average Ontarian in 2015 spent about 10 per cent of their total expenditures on food.
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With more than $100M in giving, the Foundation (WCPD), based here in Ottawa, assists high-end donors by taking a more strategic approach to philanthropy
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hen it comes to his charitable giving, Dr. Pradeep Merchant isn’t satisfied with the status quo. As the Site Chief for the Division of Neonatology at The Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus), Dr. Merchant watches over society’s most vulnerable population: premature babies, often with serious medical complications. It’s a calling that goes beyond simply showing up to work. It perhaps comes as no surprise that he also feels compelled to give back to the neonatal program, among other worthy causes, through targeted donations. And that doesn’t mean handing over a cheque and receiving a tax receipt in the mail. Instead, after being introduced to the concept almost a decade ago, Dr. Merchant took a strategic approach to his charitable giving. He started thinking about philanthropy differently.
Laura Vono-Tremblay, who was born at 25 weeks and five days, weighed 492 grams and spent her first 123 days in hospital. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is in the midst of a fundraising campaign to provide much-needed facility upgrades. Inset: Laura, seen shortly after turning four years old in March 2017. PHOTOS BY IZABELA VONO
Foundation helps donors
‘think bigger’ “From a healthcare perspective, we may end up getting capital dollars from the government, but it is never enough,” he said. “We can’t solely rely on government. Even if the walls get constructed, you require so much more to become a world-class medical centre. Public engagement and strategic philanthropy become essential tools, in my mind. There is no question we need to engage people more on this topic.” The Foundation (Wealth, Creation, Preservation & Donation - WCPD), headquartered in Ottawa since 1991, does exactly that – educating and assisting Canada’s generous donors to give many times more than they normally would, with donations going towards their charity of choice. While it might seem like something completely new, or perhaps even too good to be true, the Foundation (WCPD) has been helping Canadians get the most out of their donations for more than a decade. Michel Tilsley, a Director at the Foundation, states “our usual donor’s cost (which includes all fees) to donate a dollar is 15 cents, not the standard 50-cent cost after tax savings. This means most of our donors will donate three times more, or $3, for no additional cost.” Through its philanthropic tax planning strategy, the Foundation (WCPD) has issued more than 4,500 cheques to charities, been included in over 3,400 personal tax return filings since 2006 and
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Peter Nicholson, the President of the Foundation (WCPD), has specialized in philanthropy tax planning for 11 years. His firm has generated more than $100 million in giving for generous donors and their charities.
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“We want philanthropy to really make an impact and create change. We care about the return on investment.” Flow-through shares, issued by junior Canadian mining companies, are an essential ingredient in philanthropic tax planning strategies. Since 1954, the government has provided significant tax deductions for this sector to bolster economic growth, employment and development of the north.
facilitated north of $100 million to charities all across Canada. But beyond the numbers and cents, the Foundation (WCPD) operates under a simple principle: you and the charity deserve more. “We want philanthropy to really make an impact and create change. We care about the return on investment (ROI),” said Peter Nicholson, the President and Founder of the Foundation (WCPD). “First and foremost, giving back comes from the heart. Tax savings seem a low priority, right? But should it be? Our clients are among the most successful and generous people in society. Most want to know – what is the best and most tax efficient way to give? And the best way to give is through public flow-through shares with a liquidity provider.”
Unlocking tax benefits Here’s how it works. Since 1954, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has offered a 100-per-cent tax deduction on flow-through shares, which are stock issued by junior mining (and oil/ gas) companies in Canada to fund drilling and exploration. Most mining occurs in the north, an area with a sparse population and limited employment opportunities. Taking advantage of Canada’s vast, mineral-rich frontier makes sense on several levels. Apart from the obvious tax benefits to the government should an exploration drilling hit the jackpot, mining companies assist in the development of remote areas in Canada, while offering good jobs to those that live there. For example, mining is the No. 1 employer among Aboriginals. To unlock the tax benefits, clients purchase these public flow-through shares and then immediately sell them at a discount to an institutional buyer, or liquidity provider, for cash. This liquidity provider takes on the stock market risk, not our donors – one of the key benefits. The donors give the cash proceeds of the sale to the charities of their choice and receive another 100-per-cent tax deduction for this donation. In effect, donors are supporting Canada’s mining industry and charities by combining two distinct tax policies so they can reduce tax and give much more to a cause that touches their heart. The Foundation (WCPD) takes care of the entire process, from beginning to end. “I like to think about it as the ability to pay your taxes to your favourite charities,” Nicholson added. “You get to be the prime minister for the day and decide where some of your tax dollars are going.” Some of the Foundation’s clients have their own private
– Peter Nicholson, President and Founder of the Foundation (WCPD)
How it works:
STEP 1:
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Buy flow-through shares issued by a Canadian mining company. Every dollar invested in these shares is 100% tax deductible
Immediately sell these shares to a pre-arranged buyer (liquidity provider) at a pre-arranged contractual price for cash. This step eliminates any stock market risk to the donor.
Donate the cash proceeds to your favourite charity. Receive a charitable tax receipt based on the cash value.
By combining two tax policies (flow-through shares and donations), the Foundation (WCPD) can help reduce your taxes and allow you to usually give three times more at no additional cost.
foundations to distribute the funds. For Dr. Merchant, he takes advantage of the public WCPD Foundation, a registered “donor advised” foundation that easily disperses his cash donations from the cash proceeds of the flowthrough sale in an efficient manner based on his direction. Anytime he wants to make a donation to a charity, whether big or small, he contacts an associate at the Foundation (WCPD) to carry out the transaction. There is no deadline or specified time period to disburse all his cash flowthrough donations to his favourite charities, and no additional fee for using the Foundation’s services. The client can even give his or her foundation a unique name, like the Johnson Family Foundation, for example, which would then rest under the umbrella of the Foundation (WCPD). In addition to individual donations, the Foundation (WCPD) has also assisted larger fundraising initiatives. A few years ago, when Winnipeg’s Museum for Human Rights needed a boost to raise millions from Canadian donors, this tax structure helped get the project’s fundraising goal across the finish line. The Foundation (WCPD) serves as an innovative tool in the fundraising toolbox. Continues on next page
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"I think they are not taking advantage of the opportunity to give more."
Gary Zed co-chairs the Twinkle Gala with Ottawa doctors Pradeep Merchant and George Tawagi in support of The Ottawa Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at its General campus. PHOTO BY CAROLINE PHILLIPS
– Gary Zed, a seasoned tax professional and well-known philanthropist in the Ottawa community
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Twinkle Gala In Ottawa, the Foundation (WCPD) was a proud supporter of Twinkle Gala, held this past summer. Organized by Dr. Merchant, The Ottawa Hospital’s chief of obstetrics Dr. George Tawagi and Lift charitable foundation co-founder Gary Zed, the event raised significant funds towards the rebuilding of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The evening attracted many of the city’s biggest names in philanthropy and business. Taking on a whimsical theme of Alice in Wonderland, guests strolled through an elaborate time portal and were greeted by characters in costume, colourful decorations, world-class musical entertainment and a harvest-style spread of food prepared by local chefs. The Twinkle Gala very much reflects Dr. Merchant’s mantra of unique public engagement and strategic giving.
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The Twinkle Gala, held last June at a private home in Rockcliffe, brought together many of the city’s leaders to help raise significant funds for the updated neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Ottawa Hospital’s general campus. Many of these donors use the Foundation’s philanthropic tax planning strategies to increase what they can give to the cause. PHOTO BY CAROLINE PHILLIPS
It was a grassroot effort to close in on the $5 million needed in the community, with the other $5 million to be matched by the government. Many of the donations from the event have taken advantage of WCPD’s philanthropic tax planning structure to get the most out of those charitable dollars. “It’s about thinking differently. Thinking bigger,” Dr.
Merchant said. “And we need to educate people, but also educate the accountants as well.” Gary Zed, a seasoned tax lawyer and well-known philanthropist in the Ottawa community, has spent the better part of a decade not only taking advantage of philanthropic tax planning strategies, but also informing
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By the numbers:
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Advanced CRA tax rulings on this exact structure, with flow-through shares.
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The year CRA introduced flowthrough shares as a 100% tax deduction – three years older than RRSPs.
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Number of personal tax return filings since 2006 using a flow-through tax receipt and a charity tax receipt.
$100M+ Amount of charitable giving facilitated by the Foundation (WCPD).
4,500 Number of cheques issued by the Foundation (WCPD) to more than 600 charities in Canada, as directed by clients.
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WCPD’S Philanthropic Advisory Council Peter J. Nicholson Sr.: Chairman of WCPD‘s Philanthropic Advisory Council. Previously he was the inaugural President of the Council of Canadian Academies (now retired) and was Deputy Chief of Staff for policy in the office of the Prime Minister. Other past positions include advisor to the OECD in Paris, Chief Strategy Officer for BCE and Senior Vice-President to the Chairman of Scotiabank. He is a member of the Order of Canada, awarded in recognition for his contributions to business.
Leonard Farber: Senior tax advisor with Norton Rose in Ottawa. Previously, Mr. Farber was General Director of Tax Policy responsible for all tax legislation developed by the Federal Department of Finance. At Norton Rose, Mr. Farber advises clients on tax policy issues, assists in the resolution of tax disputes and provides a valuable resource to members of the firm’s tax practice in connection with tax planning advice.
David Laidley: Chairman Emeritus of Deloitte & Touche LLP (Canada), where he served as a partner from 1975 until his retirement in 2007. He was elected Chairman of the firm in 2000 and served in that capacity until 2006. Mr. Laidley was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada in June 2007 and currently serves on the boards of Nautilus Indemnity Limited (where he is Chairman), Aviva Canada Inc., ProSep Inc., EMCOR Group Inc., Groupe Aeroplan Inc., the Cole Foundation, the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, the McGill University Health Centre Foundation and the Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill University.
Hilary Pearson: President of Philanthropic Foundations Canada, an association for 134 of Canada’s top private foundations with a combined total of $23 billion in assets. Ms.Pearson is a member of the Charities Advisory Committee, an advisory committee to theMinister of National Revenue. Ms. Pearson serves on several nonprofit boards, includingthe Stratford Festival of Canada, Imagine Canada and Centraide de Montréal.
Years the Foundation (WCPD) has specialized in philanthropic tax planning.
others that there’s a better way to give. Calling the method “entrepreneurial” and “innovative,” he noted that many of Canada’s largest donors in healthcare, education and the arts are already taking full advantage of this tax structure. That said, Zed said there is still a tremendous lack of awareness about strategic
Lawson Hunter: One of Canada’s pre-eminent regulatory and government relations counsel, drawing on a wide range of experience in business, government and private practice.
charge of competition policy and enforcement, Mr. Hunter was primarily responsible for the drafting of the federal Competition Act. From 1993 to 2003 he was a partner of Stikeman Elliott and head of the firm’s Competition Group. From 2003 to 2008 he served as Executive Vice-President and Chief Corporate Officer of Bell Canada and BCE Inc., where he was responsible for overseeing regulatory, governmental relations and corporate affairs. In September 2008, he rejoined the Ottawa office of Stikeman Elliott as counsel and recently assumed the role of head of the Competition/Antitrust Group. Mr. Hunter advises a wide variety of Canadian and multinational corporations on all aspects of federal and regulatory law and policy.
Elly Alboim: A Principal of The Earnscliffe Group and leader of its strategic communications practice. He specializes in public policy and was a senior advisor to the Right Honourable Paul Martin throughout his tenure as Minister of Finance and Prime Minister. Currently, Mr. Alboim is an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University.
George Anderson: Retired President and CEO of the Forum of Federations. He served in Canada’s federal public service for more than 30 years, where his positions included Deputy Minister of Natural Resources (2002‐2005) and Deputy Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs in the Cabinet office (1996-2002). He has degrees in politicalscience from Queen’s University and Oxford University, and a diploma from the École nationale d'administration in Paris.
Peter Nicholson Jr.: President and founder of WCPD Inc. and WCPD Foundation.Since 1993 Peter has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table, which is the premierassociation of financial professionals. The annual qualification is limited to the top 1% of financial professionals in the world. Peter has specialized in tax reduction since 1995through Canadian tax assisted investments, and philanthropic tax planning. Since 2004, Peter has been marketing gorgeous resort real estate in the tax-free country of the Bahamas. Peter is a member of President Clinton’s Global Initiative (CGI), the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), all of which promotes philanthropy throughout the world. Over the last 11 years, donor clients at the WCPD Foundation have given over $100M to more than 600 charities across Canada.
Formerly Canada’s senior civil servant in
investment options to giving. “The approach is no different than our personal investment portfolios,” he explained. “I have spent an inordinate amount of time with extremely affluent and generous people who are doing amazing things in the community. Sometimes, they are just too busy to
understand it, or they are still non-believers. I don’t think their donations are being wasted, but I think they are not taking advantage of the opportunity to give more.” In other words, philanthropy is another financial and tax savings instrument, albeit with a different purpose. Continues on next page
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The Run for Pompey, now going into its third year this October, has become an island-wide event that focuses on youth, education and community spirit. While the focus is placed on students, the race attracts more than 200 participants from The Bahamas and abroad. PHOTO BY RENO CURLING
Canadian donors make mark in The Bahamas The Exuma Foundation of Canada, registered in the nation’s capital, focuses on youth-oriented events and inspires Canadians and Bahamians alike
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n the hot blazing sun, 15-year-old Cameron Williams peddled and peddled in his flipflops up the spine of Exuma, Bahamas. His old, rickety BMX bike scraped the edge of the road where pavement met asphalt. He teetered, but never fell. Older boys in the back of a support vehicle shouted and encouraged the younger boy. Cameron hit another edge, and one of his shoes fell off. The support vehicle stopped. But Cameron kept his head down. He just peddled. One of the boys picked the shoe up off the road, tossing it in the back of the truck. Cameron was the last to finish the 40-kilometre community ride at the latest Tour de Turquoise, an annual fundraiser that last took place last February. But finish he did, despite the loss of a shoe. This boy’s determination to cross the finish line is just one inspiring moment among many others on the island of Exuma. It is here, on a
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stunning archipelago in the Atlantic, that a new foundation, led by Canadians, is working hard to uplift this community for the better. The Exuma Foundation of Canada (EFC), founded by GIV Bahamas Inc., is unique in that it offers tax receipts to generous Canadian donors. The island is a popular spot for Canadians, whether it be tourists or second home owners. The influx of Canucks is helped in part by a direct flight every Thursday and Sunday from Toronto via Air Canada Vacations. Since 2014, the foundation has sought to improve healthcare and education on Exuma through unique, grassroot events and initiatives that inspire its people. GIV Bahamas is a hospitality and real estate company owned by Peter Nicholson, the Foundation (WCPD). “Everything we do in business, whether it be in Canada or The Bahamas, tends to have a philanthropic twist,” said Nicholson, who is also the founder and a board member of the Exuma
Cyclists begin to assemble in Exuma's Regatta Park last February for the 2017 Tour De Turquoise. The hospital bus, seen here, was purchased in 2016 through the generous donations of Canadian donors. PHOTO BY JEFF TODD
Foundation of Canada, and the President of GIV Bahamas Inc. “Our activities in Exuma are entirely different, but no less rewarding. My work with Canadian donors, foundations and charities is a huge source of inspiration to me. I always want to maximize the benefit to charities and the donors. The fact I can also help people on Exuma, where I have been investing for more than 13 years, is icing on the cake. It expands my horizons and really motivates me to have a positive impact in society in all aspects of my business.”
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A group of Canadian cyclists cross a bridge while covering more than 70km across the main island of Great Exuma. Each year, the event raises thousands of dollars for important causes on the island. PHOTO BY HOWARD CHANG
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up to the country’s only “ultra marathon” at a whopping 50K. While the race attracts runners from all over the world, the focus is always on the students. All students run for free and receive commemorative medals and shirts. And each year, through event proceeds and more than a dozen local sponsors, EFC awards The Pompey Scholarship to one student on Exuma so he or she can attend the college or university. For the last two years, recipients have opted to attend Acadia University on the Canadian east coast. “I was really just stunned,” said Demi Rolle, the latest winner, who was announced on June 15th. “Me? Really? When they called my name, I couldn’t believe it. It was really exciting. I plan to come home to Exuma, but I want to get that experience abroad as well and then perhaps open up my own pre-school when I return. I heard it is very nice in Canada and I have friends over there.” By focusing on the island’s youth, EFC hopes to create a better future for everyone on Exuma, whether it be the Canadians who visit or those who call it home. Beyond the events, the foundation is also assisting in the construction of a shelter to house and care for abused or underprivileged children. Another new and ongoing project is the renovation of the island’s main basketball court facility. The goal is for someone like Cameron to look to the next generation of leaders, like Demi, and aspire to reach full potential in life. “For me, the process of helping to start a foundation abroad and watch it grow has been truly inspirational,” said Jeff Todd, Director of Communications at the Foundation (WCPD), GIV Bahamas Inc. and a board member at EFC. “When it comes to giving, I think we need to constantly push the boundaries and think outside the box. Exuma is definitely outside the box and I am really proud of the work Canadians are doing there. The island is so impressionable and you see the impact immediately. I find that very fulfilling.”
While the foundation is still in the adolescent phase, it has done a lot of growing up in just a few years. Cameron, the 15-year-old boy who inspired so many at Tour de Turquoise, was just one of dozens of cyclists from Canada and The Bahamas that participated in the third annual event. With the next installment coming up Feb. 10, 2018, the ride has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local fundraising initiatives. It also attracts noted Canadian philanthropists to participate. Last year, EFC purchased a special bus to help the elderly and disabled reach the island’s new hospital. For 2017, organizers have bought a stockpile of racing bikes with the ambition of starting a cycling club for Exuma’s youth. Howard Chang, the event’s founder and EFC board member, credits the people of Exuma for embracing initiatives such as Tour De Turquoise. “I have been a homeowner on Exuma now for several years, and one of the reasons we chose Exuma is because of its people,” said Chang, who owns an advertising firm in Toronto. “The most rewarding part has been the enthusiasm we’ve received from the community, particularly the students.” Indeed, many of the initiatives taken up by EFC are grounded in young people. Run for Pompey, the first annual marathon for the island, is also entering its third year this October. The race commemorates the life of a slave named Pompey, who in 1830 defied a transfer order on Exuma that would have separated 77 men, women and children from their families. Although his rebellion was eventually squashed, it is widely seen as a key moment in the Bahamian fight for freedom. Held each year over National Heroes Day Weekend, from Oct. 6 to Oct. Exuma, an archipelago of islands in The Bahamas, has become well-known 8, Run for Pompey features in recent years by the fame of the swimming pigs. While this attraction has races for all ages, skill levels brought more prosperity to the island’s residents, the Exuma Foundation and abilities, including a 2K of Canada provides much assistance in health and education. PHOTO BY HOWIE SONNENSCHEIN “George Town Dash,” right
Continued from previous page Failing to leverage philanthropic dollars is akin to not maximizing your RRSP.
Evolution of philanthropy Traditionally, the world of philanthropy has been conservative: you make a donation, you receive a tax receipt. It’s simple. But as the world’s problems grow, and become more complex, philanthropy has grown with it. The term “social impact investing” is now in vogue among the world’s top philanthropists, fundraisers and corporations, with names such as The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation leading the charge. Closer to home, entities such as the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing, located in Toronto, operates under the motto: “Big problems require bold solutions.” These organizations are bound by the common belief that savvy investments in companies or funds can pay dividends for society and also generate a financial return. Doing good for others, while also for yourself, are not mutually exclusive ideas. This corporate approach to the charitable sector is being felt among professional fundraisers as well. Nonprofits and foundations across Canada have become more attune to the needs of modern-day philanthropy, at a time when the sector has continued to struggle with staff retention and attracting topquality executives. Known as the “leadership gap,” the charitable sector is seeking new ideas to entice the best professionals and pay competitive salaries while also increasing the amount and size of its donations. According to a 2015 discussion paper by Imagine Canada, the broad charitable and nonprofit sector employs around two million people, or 13 per cent of the total workforce. It went on to mention that the total sector accounted for approximately eight per cent of GDP. In other words, the charitable sector is an industry in itself, in need for constant improvement and innovation. Nicholson agrees with Zed: Thinking differently about philanthropy requires a constant re-education on what it means to give. It means not just giving your money away, but also putting it to work. But it is a rewarding process as well, when donors give $30,000 to charity instead of $10,000, for example, or $300,000 rather than $100,000. And it feels even better when the charities receive the bigger cheque. Donors are making tough choices on where to invest their charitable dollars. While these decisions are nothing new, more and more philanthropists are looking to take a leading role in their giving. Philanthropists want value for money. They want to leave a legacy. And philanthropic tax planning lets donors do more, with less, without leaving any change on the table. “Talk to some influencers in the community to get some comfort around it,” Zed explained, to those considering the structure. “It is no different than going to a doctor or going on a diet. Ask someone: ‘What do you think of it?’ In a lot of cases, it is just a matter of getting peace of mind. From there, it is about really just finding that time with their accountant, with their advisors, and walking them through it.” To schedule a free consultation with the Foundation (WCPD), you can contact Michel Tilsley, Director of Financial Services, Tax Planning and Philanthropy, at 613-596-3277, or email him at Michel.Tilsley@wcpd.com. You can also learn more about the company by visiting its website at http:// www.wcpd.com
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Social giving Highlights from some of Ottawa’s fundraising galas and charitable events, by OBJ.social columnist and photographer Caroline Phillips.
Ottawa physicians perfect footwork at 'Dancing with Docs' fundraiser
Popular dance competition brings in $160,000 for patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital All eyes were on a group of Ottawa doctors who performed under extremely stressful conditions, surrounded by bright lights and loud noises, and subject to constant scrutiny. They were hard at work – not in the operating room but in the ballroom of the Hilton Lac-Leamy, participating in the third annual Dancing with the Docs competition in support of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. Drs. Amanda Roberts (breast surgeon), Lothar Huebsch (hematologist), Bonnie Weston (ophthalmologist), Philippe Phan (spine surgeon), Mark Clemons (medical oncologist), Andrea Kew (hematologist), Marcio Gomes (pathologist) and Roanne Segal (medical oncologist) have been spending their free time over the last few months learning to ballroom dance. The physicians were partnered with Arthur Murray Dance Studio instructors, who taught them how to spin, flip and perfect their fancy footwork. The dance competition delighted, entertained and inspired a crowd of 730 at the $195-a-ticket gala event. The night raised $160,595 for patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital, one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. The facility has more than 1,100 beds, about 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of roughly $1.2 billion. On stage, the docs spoke about the nerve-racking experience, with reactions ranging from terror to relief that it was over to comfort, just knowing an orthopedic surgeon was in the room, should anything have gone wrong. Dr. Segal was the decided winner. The oncologist had raised more than $46,000, but she wasn’t alone; virtually all the participating doctors exceeded their targets by bringing in tens of thousands of dollars for patient care and research for those areas of the hospital that are close to their respective hearts. – April 2017
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Dr. Mark Clemons, a medical oncologist, and his professional dancing partner, Alina Safonova.
Seen on stage are the hosts, celebrity judges and eight doctors who competed in this year’s Dancing with the Docs fundraiser.
Dr. Roanne Segal, seen with her professional dance partner Darryl Cappadocia, was awarded the Medicine Ball trophy.
Dr. Marcio Gomes, a pathologist, and his professional dance partner Arianna Carrion.
Hundreds start their day by raising $433K for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Proceeds from charity breakfast to fund local clinical trials and cancer coaching program
There’s nothing like powering up in the morning with a cancer-fighting breakfast, served with a side order of hope and inspiration. The crowd of early risers was 500 strong as it sat down together in the ballroom of the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre for the 11th edition of the Cancer Champions Breakfast. The charity event raised $433,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, bringing its grand total to date to $3.18 million. The fundraiser was chaired by Gregory Sanders, a law partner at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall and the head of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s board of directors. Sanders, who lost both his parents to cancer, was helped by a committee of volunteers. They successfully recruited dozens of table captains to fill the room with guests who, in return, pledged donations. Each table was joined by such cancer experts as medical researchers and oncologists. The sponsored breakfast, presented by Richcraft Group of Companies, was emceed by Mayor Jim Watson, who’s had two bouts with skin cancer. Nearly one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. “We cannot be a passive community,” Linda Eagen, the cancer foundation’s president and CEO, said on stage. “As a community, we have a role to play in the way we access care and the care we get, and you guys are the champions of making that possible.” The money raised from the event is helping to support the cancer research and
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clinical trials happening in our region, as well as the cancer foundation’s nationally recognized coaching program available to cancer patients. – May 2017
Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala enjoys record-breaking year back on Lemieux Island Environmental benefit honours Sen. Murray Sinclair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Gregory Sanders, chair of the Cancer Champions Breakfast and of its beneficiary, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, with his wife, Tani, and their son Ethan, at the fundraising breakfast.
From left, Dr. Rachel Goodwin, Dr. Susan Dent, Dr. Stéphanie Brûlé and Dr. Moira Rushton-Marovac.
From left, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson with Linda Eagen, president and CEO of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and former board chair Walter Robinson, senior director of government and stakeholder affairs for Purdue Pharma.
Dr. Hartley Stern, president of the Canadian Medical Protective Association and chair of the Cancer Champions Campaign, addresses the crowd at the Cancer Champions Breakfast.
There’s no room at the Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala for fairweather friends. That’s because it’s the kind of outdoor gala where one happily attends, rain or shine; it’s just that much fun. And this year’s environmental benefit was no different, despite some scattered rain. Some 450 attendees of the $250-a-ticket gala returned to Lemieux Island in the middle of the scenic Ottawa River. Options for getting there included walking, biking or car shuttle. Once there, the crowd raised a record $265,000 for the Ottawa Riverkeeper, a citizen-based action group that protects and promotes the ecological health and diversity of the Ottawa River and its tributaries. With the forecast looking iffy, gala-goers got updates from organizers throughout the day, including a revised dress code of “riverside cozy.” That meant stilettos were out and Blundstones were in. Surprisingly, many women pulled off the "rain boot look" quite nicely. Seen were Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and such city councillors as David Chernushenko, Tobi Nussbaum, a bow-tie wearing Tim Tierney and Michael Qaqish, as well as Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, Environment Minister and Ottawa MP Catherine McKenna, Green Party leader Elizabeth May and Treasury Board President Scott Brison. Journalist Evan Solomon was back to host the evening while the lovely Kathleen Edwards, who is an acclaimed musician and Ottawa Riverkeeper ambassador,
performed for the crowd. Senator Murray Sinclair, co-chair of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry in Manitoba and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, was this year’s honourary Riverkeeper. Ottawa Riverkeeper Meredith Brown and executive director Patrick Nadeau presented him with a hand-carved canoe paddle, similar to the ones given in previous years to prime ministerial wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, former sergeant at arms-turnedambassador Kevin Vickers, Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz and his predecessor, Mark Carney. – May 2017
Ottawa Riverkeeper Meredith Brown with Sen. Murray Sinclair, 2017 Honourary Riverkeeper, and the non-profit organization’s executive director, Patrick Nadeau, at this year’s gala.
From left, Whitney Fox with her husband, Telesat president Long-time supporter Gary Zed, with his daughter, and CEO Dan Goldberg, and Lindsay Taub with her husband, Olivia Zed. Harley Finkelstein, COO of Shopify.
From right, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke at Lemieux Island with Shopify senior vice-president of engineering Jean-Michel Lemieux (no relation to the island) and his wife, Nadine Martel.
Well-known journalist Evan Solomon was back to host the 2017 Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala.
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Twinkle Gala draws business leaders, philanthropists to make fundraising history for Ottawa Hospital Tiniest, most vulnerable patients to benefit from star-studded, $5,000-a-ticket benefit at Michael Potter's mansion All the stars aligned for the Twinkle Gala, creating a magical and flawless evening that unfolded early this summer in the Rockcliffe Park backyard party paradise belonging to Ottawa tech pioneer Michael Potter. The $5,000-a-plate gala, presented by the charitable Lift Foundation, began with more than 200 ticket-purchasers and their grateful guests strolling through a pretend portal of time to reach the Alice in Wonderland-inspired event. There, attendees discovered through the course of the whimsical evening just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Proceeds from the evening will go toward a $5-million fundraising campaign to provide the best possible care for premature and critically ill newborns at The Ottawa Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the General campus. Organizers were hopeful that the Twinkle Gala would bring them very close to reaching the campaign goal. The only negative to the night was the realization that there were guests in the crowd that had gone through the agonizing experience of losing a baby. Mark Shabinsky, president of Glenview, took up the cause after his grandson, Joseph, died at age five weeks, on Jan. 10, 2016, at the NICU's General campus. Shabinsky was able to quietly collect large donations for the NICU in the months leading up to the Twinkle Twinkle Future Stars Gala, the largest third-party fundraising event ever held for The Ottawa Hospital. The campaign, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the prominent and well-liked Shabinsky clan and to the family's own generous donation to the cause, had passed the $3-million mark prior to the Twinkle Gala. “He took a bad situation and rather than letting my grandson die in vain he’s making a difference, so that hopefully what happened to my grandson will never happen again,” wife Lynn Shabinsky told OBJ.social. The Shabinsky family is not alone. “When you go out and start talking with people about making donations, everybody has a story. Our story is sad, but everyone has a story,” she added. If there’s a silver lining in all of this, it’s that Joseph’s twin brother Isaac, who was also a patient of the NICU, turned 18 months old on the evening of the gala. The Ottawa Hospital delivers roughly 6,000 babies a year. Of that number, more than 800 end up in the NICU. – June 2017
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From left, Ian "The Wonder Boy" Newman from Ottawa's Beaver Boxing Club in the ring with his opponent, Norman "King" Kong of Chat Bleu Boxing Club in Montreal, at Ringside for Youth XXIII.
Michael Potter, seen with his partner Diane Cramphin, opened up his estate for the inaugural Twinkle Gala held in support of the neonatal intensive care unit at The Ottawa Hospital's General campus.
From left, honourary co-chair Roger Greenberg with Mark Shabinsky at the Twinkle Gala.
Liza Mrak, executive vice president of Mark Motors, with Kevin Bonn at the Twinkle Gala.
Tim Kluke, president and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, with foundation board member Sandra Goldberg at a gala benefit hosted by the Lift Foundation in support of the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Ringside for Youth XXIII punches out some cash for Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa Charity dinner and boxing event announces new outdoor Sens Rink to be built at BGCO Police Youth Centre Club Few fundraisers in Ottawa have gone the distance quite like Ringside for Youth XXIII, an annual dinner and boxing night that’s raised millions of dollars for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. It was the main attraction at the Shaw Centre, drawing another sold-out crowd of 1,200 for an evening of amateur-level boxing in a regulation-sized ring surrounded by bright lights and banners. The event was presented by retired former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, along with CIBC Wood Gundy, Manulife Investments and Mark Motors of Ottawa, and featured special guest and Welsh boxing legend Joe ‘The Italian Dragon’ Calzaghe. Returning this year was retired boxer Gerry Cooney as Ringside for Youth ambassador and Ottawa-raised comic Angelo Tsarouchas as the evening’s engaging
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From left, Welsh boxing legend Joe Calzaghe with Ringside for Youth founder Steve Gallant and its ambassador, retired heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney, at this year's charity dinner and boxing night.
Jeff O'Reilly was the committee chair of the Ringside for Youth XXIII boxing night held for the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.
From left, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau with her daughter, Ella-Grace, and Allison Fisher, executive director of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, at the Igniting the Spirit Gala.
Christine Friday, seen dancing at the Igniting the Spirit Gala held at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.
From left, Carlie Chase, president of Nawaska Consulting, and Wanda Peters, get photobombed by a bear.
From left, Canadian actress, comedian and mental health advocate Mary Welsh, a special guest of the Igniting the Spirit Gala, with its committee co-chairs, Barbara Farber and Police Chief Charles Bordeleau.
Wabano's Igniting the Spirit celebration raises funds for Aboriginal healthcare facility Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Mary Walsh and Shelagh Rogers lend support to the evening
From left, Ringside for Youth founder Steve Gallant with committee member Dick Cooper, legendary boxer Joe Calzaghe, event chair Jeff O'Reilly, committee member Tom Hicks and event ambassador Gerry Clooney at this year's event.
emcee (he worked the room at a level comparable to our attending mayor, Jim Watson). Jeff O’Reilly, general manager of D’Arcy McGee's Irish Pub, was the returning chair of the well-oiled machine of volunteers. The 24-person committee includes musician Dick Cooper, who manages the production, and Steve Gallant, branch manager and vice-president with CIBC Wood Gundy. Gallant founded the event, now in its 23rd year, to help the Boys and Girls Club, a non-profit organization that offers everything from homework and computer clubs to sports and recreational activities to summer camps and academic scholarships for at-risk youth. Ringside has raised more than $3 million to date, and organizers expected to net between $160,000 and $170,000 at this year's dinner. – June 2017
One minute, a sold-out crowd of 600 is sitting itself down in a ballroom for dinner and, the next, it’s surrounded by dancers masquerading as forest creatures, moving with such pride, passion and zest for life that one had to remember to breathe while watching the elaborate production unfold. That the Aboriginal cultural performance was such a thrill came as no shock. What was surprising, however, is how the dancers and drummers continued to elevate the talent bar impossibly high at the annual Igniting the Spirit Gala, held at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on National Aboriginal Day. The show was choreographed by Anishinaabe dance artist Christine Friday. It blended mainstream and traditional Indigenous dance styles, featuring an aerialist, local ballet dancers and a host of Indigenous talent from across Canada. “It was so beautiful,” Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, told OBJ.social after the show was over and the last of the colourful confetti had dropped on stage. “They keep outdoing themselves every single year." Grégoire Trudeau, who was the evening’s guest speaker, attended the gala with her eight-year-old
daughter, Ella-Grace. They were seated at one of the dinner tables adorned with home-made animal masks, numbering 600 in total. She spoke from the heart about Canada 150 and how we must look back at the stories that have shaped us as people and as a nation. The most important thing for us to move forward as a country for the next 150, she added, is to have love for ourselves and for one another. Grégoire Trudeau donated for auction a silver and bronze bracelet cuff, created for her to wear that night by Halifax artist Tanya Milne. It sold for $850. Each year, the evening raises more than $150,000 for the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, an award-winning healthcare facility located on Montreal Road. It offers programs and services with a community-based and holistic approach. The organization is led by the highly regarded Allison Fisher, seen at the gala with her movie-star good looks. The gala's gold sponsor is RBC. – June 2017 FOR MORE ON THESE EVENTS, CHECK OUT CAROLINE PHILLIPS’ VIDEOS AT OBJ.CA
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TOP LEFT: Josephine “Fina” Uwineza PHOTO BY BRENDAN COUTTS TOP RIGHT: Beau’s CEO and co-founder Steve Beauchesne PHOTO BY MARC DOUCETTE LEFT: From left, Beau’s CEO Steve Beauchesne, Rwandan entrepreneur Fina Uwineza, Beau’s chief financial officer Tanya Beimers and Beau’s creative director Jordan Bamforth PHOTO BY BRENDAN COUTTS
Community investment
By Shannon Bain
Businesses are creating innovative ways to help a cause
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cross eastern Ontario, companies are becoming increasingly creative with how they help charitable causes by developing their own corporate social responsibility programs. “We are doing a lot more than just making good beer,” says Steve Beauchesne, CEO and co-founder of Beau’s, a craft brewery founded in Vankleek Hill in 2006. “When you focus on doing the right thing for the right reason – the symptom is growth and profitability.” It’s this type of forward-thinking that’s making a significant contribution to the nonprofit sector and giving some businesses a clear advantage in the marketplace. Today’s consumers are looking for more than just a product or service; they want to align with companies that have a positive impact on people and the planet. While Beau’s is viewed as a relatively young brand in the competitive beer industry, it has successfully created its own niche amongst consumers thanks to its progressive community investment strategy. Along with helping charities, the brewery focuses
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on ensuring its beers are certified organic and that ingredients are sourced from local companies with good environmental track records. Beauchesne believes that companies that “do the right things for the right reasons” will always outpace their competitors. “Your customers and staff have a stronger relationship with your brand because they identify with your social purpose,” he explains. “If you can help them understand how the work they are doing is connected to other people’s lives, they work harder.” In its first 10 years, Beau’s sales and social impact have both grown significantly. They set an original target of giving $1 million to community organizations. Now, for the next decade of operations, they will strive to reach $5 million of social good. “We are a company where our sales reps don’t just have revenue targets. They have donation targets too,” he says. “We’ve built social impact into the top and bottom line.” The next phase for Beau’s involves an international project to help open the first woman-
owned craft brewery in Rwanda. It’s a legacy project for Beau’s, and one that is a source of great pride for staff. “This is an intensive five-year project, and right now we are getting all the groundwork in place to have the brewery finished and ready to start in 2018,” explains Beauchesne. Once the structures are in place, the Beau’s team will mentor staff in day-to-day operations to ensure they start the business on a solid footing. “It’s one thing when you donate money to an idea, but it’s very different when you get to meet the people who are going to be impacted,” says Beauchesne. “It gives you a much deeper connection to the project and motivates you to do more.” Beau’s is one of several companies in the region engaged in unique corporate social responsibility initiatives. Here are some of their stories:
“When you focus on doing the right thing for the right reason – the symptom is growth and profitability.” – Steve Beauchesne, CEO and co-founder, Beau’s
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Community decision-making Forming community connections are the cornerstone of Telus’ award-winning community investment program. In 2016, the company donated more than $42 million (2.5 per cent of net income) to communities across Canada, $400,000 of which was invested here in our region. Those funds are awarded mainly to grassroot and start-up initiatives, with the funding decisions for Ottawa made solely by the local 15-member community board. The board includes some Telus team members, but the majority are external business and philanthropic leaders. “We put the decision-making power in the hands of those who know the community best,” explains Shannon Gorman, Telus’ national director of community affairs. “We focus on programs that impact youth at risk in the areas of health, education and the environment.” Getting communities mobilized and taking action is a key target for Telus’ 2017 campaign. Inspired by Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations, they’ve
vowed to volunteer one million hours of giving across Canada. Telus team members and their families are lending their support to several projects including planting trees and sorting goods at local food banks. “Canadian companies have to take an active involvement in making our country a better place to live,” says Gorman. “It is not only a good business decision, but it also attracts the best people and clients to your organization.”
“Canadian companies have to take an active involvement in making our country a better place to live.”
> Building a CSR program If you are looking to set up a corporate social responsibility program, here are a few things that can help get you started. •
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Identify community groups that are aligned with or affected by your business practices
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Interview charities and not-for-profit organizations to find out what their needs are (in addition to funding)
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Establish a working group with staffers and brainstorm ideas. If your program grows from within the company (all levels of employees), it will be easier for staff to bring it to life
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Take a look at what other organizations are doing – and don’t afraid to be creative!
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Once you have set your sights on your key program initiatives, establish the strategy and framework for all levels of the organization and consult with your intended beneficiaries.
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Celebrate your achievements! It’s important that you recognize what you have accomplished, and how it makes an impact.
– Shannon Gorman, national director of community affairs, Telus
Building on success Being involved in a project from the ground up is at the heart of Amsted’s partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. For the last 12 years, the locally owned home building and renovation company has saved the charity millions of dollars in labour and expenses as they rebuild and repair the Camp Smitty facilities near Eganville. “During our first site visit, it was clear they needed help to give them a new kitchen and dining facility,” explains Amsted president Steve Barkhouse. “The existing buildings were in pretty bad shape, so we got our suppliers and staff together and we completed the project.” It was an incredibly powerful partnership that resulted in a new $500,000 building for campers to enjoy as well as huge savings for the Boys and Girls Club. Over the years, Amsted has worked on several projects, such as tearing down old buildings, designing custom tree houses, replacing windows and updating door knobs. This fall, the team will be replacing the roof on the Welcome Centre and adding shelving inside the building to help spruce it up. They will also be tasked with drywalling and painting the health lodge, checking the electrical wiring throughout the site and putting the finishing touches on six cabins. It’s a pretty exhaustive to-do list, but thanks to the army of close to 80 Amsted volunteers (which includes staff and their families), the items will be crossed off one by one and the camp will be ready for the 2018 summer season. Barkhouse is still in awe of the magnitude of what his team accomplishes in such a short period of time. “I have been to massive industrial sites and I have never seen a workforce more invested in their project,” he says. “Everyone is working so hard and on tasks that they don’t do every day. And oddly enough, at the end of the weekend – even though everyone is exhausted – they still thank me for the opportunity to be part of it. It’s pretty incredible.”
Amsted has worked on various projects at Camp Smitty, located near Eganville, such as tearing down old buildings, designing custom tree houses, replacing windows and updating door knobs.
“I have never seen a workforce more invested in their project.” – Steve Barkhouse, president, Amsted
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Driving social impact Working miracles in a short period of time is par for the course for Rideau View Golf Club’s Matt Robinson. Over the last 10 years, the pro instructor has raised more than $375,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and he’s done it all on the golf course. The cause is one that is close to Robinson’s heart after his twin daughters – Kathryn and Kristina – were born prematurely at 28 weeks. “Kathryn required a lengthy stay at CHEO prior to her coming home, and she spent countless hours in hospital during the first 18 months of her life,” Robinson recalls. “She has had 10 surgeries, ranging from a life-saving intestinal operation to cochlear implantations and multiple eye surgeries. Let’s just say we have spent a lot of time at CHEO.” For Robinson and his wife Dayna, those early months in the spring of 2006 were some of the longest days they had ever endured, filled with stress, anxiety, worry and fear. As tough as those times were to overcome, they also served as an inspiration. The Robinsons channelled their energy and developed The Longest Day of Coaching fundraiser, an initiative that would have a huge impact for families facing a health crisis. “We wanted to mimic some of the longest days we spent at CHEO, so we decided to host the Longest Day of Coaching,” explains Robinson. “I help people with their golf technique and at the same time give back to the hospital that saved our little girls.” The Longest Day of Coaching begins just as the sun comes up (around 6:30 a.m.) and continues all day and into the following morning. Robinson spends more than 18 hours on the links hosting clinics for chipping and putting, private instructional sessions, swing analysis, and even the occasional club fitting. He credits Paul Sherratt, along with the entire team at Rideau View and its members, for the tremendous success of the event.
From left, Matt Robinson, Dayna Robinson and CHEO philanthropy manager Tracy Donohue.
“They have always been supportive of me on both a personal and professional level,” he explains. “They lived through the tough times with us and for that we will be forever grateful.” Even though the Longest Day of Coaching is a gruelling schedule, Robinson walks away each year feeling empowered – thankful that the event is having a positive impact for families in our community. This year, he raised a recordbreaking $47,000, which will be put towards the purchase of vital, life-saving equipment at CHEO.
“I help people with their golf technique and at the same time give back to the hospital that saved our little girls.” – Matt Robinson, director of instruction and program development, Rideau View Golf Club
Pressing for change Melissa Shabinsky and her RAW Pulp and Grind business partners, Jordan O’Leary along with Richard and Nicola Valente, got their creative juices flowing when they developed a campaign in support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, and the outcome was not just about raising cash. “Ottawa is a very health conscious town,” explains Shabinsky. “We wanted to be able to use our ... juices to do good in our city.” RAW sold 250 bottles of its signature Heart Beet immune-boosting juices, with the proceeds going to fund heart research and care. This October, they will be putting the squeeze on breast cancer, this time donating $2 from every sale of their Rise Up antioxidant-rich juice line to support the purchase of state-of-the art breast cancer technology at The Ottawa Hospital. The juices will be available at the retailer’s Preston
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When QuickStart Autism’s fundraising art show had grown too big to be hosted in the home of one of its sponsors, organizers were concerned they would be unable to find a venue that fit their zero-cost model. That was until they met Greg Graham, the chief operating officer of Cardel Homes. He arranged for Cardel to open its doors to QuickStart Autism, allowing them to host Art for Autism in three of the developer’s spacious 2,000-square-foot model homes in the Blackstone Kanata South community. “We find out what a charity needs and we help them achieve it, so that they can get maximum return,” explains Graham. “With QuickStart, they needed a space, so it was a perfect fit for us.” QuickStart Autism offers an early intervention program for children showing signs of the disorder, which includes challenges with social skills and communication. “We find out The organization was what a charity founded by Suzanne Jacobson, needs and a retired government worker, we help them when her grandson was diagnosed with autism. She achieve it, so found it difficult for her family to that they can navigate the system and get the get maximum help they needed. “The system is hugely return.” complex and while his parents were trying to figure out what – Greg Graham, our grandson needed, valuable chief operating officer, Cardel Homes developmental time was lost,” explains Jacobson. “We knew there was a window, but he just sat on waitlists while we knew that early intervention is key to a child’s success.” Jacobson credits companies such as Cardel for helping the charity keep event costs low, so that more funds go directly to helping families. This year’s Art for Autism fundraiser netted slightly more than $12,000, which is enough to fund three families in the KickStart Intervention program.
Cardel invited QuickStart Autism to host its Art for Autism fundraiser in three of the developer’s model homes in Kanata South. PHOTO COURTESY OF QUICKSTART AUTISM
Street location, as well as its new storefront in Westboro. “We are all raising our families here in Ottawa and we feel a real responsibility and commitment to give back,” says Shabinsky. “It’s what makes Ottawa so special: everyone taking care of each other.” For the RAW team, that means lending support to charities and working with local businesses for materials. “All of our supplies are bought through local companies,” says Shabinsky. “Most of our custom items are provided by small local manufacturers. Those items are key to our products and give us an opportunity to support other local businesses.”
“We are all raising our families here in Ottawa and we feel a real responsibility and commitment to give back.” – Melissa Shabinsky, partner, RAW Pulp and Grind
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“I AM BEYOND PROUD TO BE PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS” SHANNON GORMAN - NATIONAL DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TELUS
As a corporate partner of The Ottawa Mission, not only can you give back to your community, but you can also provide meaningful opportunities to engage your employees. The Ottawa Mission offers food, shelter and life-changing programs to people in need 24/7, 365 days a year thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers and corporate partners in our community.
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THE OTTAWA MISSION
What we do The Ottawa Mission has been helping people who are homeless and hungry in our community since 1906. Even back then – 111 years ago – our community saw people on the margins - some in temporary crisis and others with lifelong struggles. Today, with the
help of a small, trained staff and a dedicated army of volunteers, The Ottawa Mission prepares and serves an average of 1307 meals a day, shelters an average of 220 men every night, and provides a wide range of life-changing programs.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES
35 Waller Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7G4 www.ottawamission.com mission@ottawamission.com 613-234-1144 Year founded: 1906 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $8,631,000 Twitter: @OttawaMission Facebook: @OttawaMission
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 45% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 3% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 44% OTHER CHARITIES: 3% OTHER: 5%
How you can help GIVE A corporate donation to The Ottawa Mission is an investment in the lives of people in need. We value our corporate partners and the critical role they play, and work with them to direct their gift toward an area of need that aligns with their values and/or mandate. Through corporate donations we
are able to expand our programs to impact more individuals, and increase opportunities for those who use our services to improve their situation. As a corporate partner of The Ottawa Mission you can give back to your community and also provide engaging and meaningful opportunities for your employees. Our funding priorities change from year to year depending on the operational needs of the shelter and the needs of those staying with us. The operation and maintenance of the buildings that house an average of 220 people every night present some challenging costs. As well, funds are sometimes needed to expand programs offered at The Ottawa Mission - like addiction treatment programs - as often there are waiting lists to access these programs.
VOLUNTEER Peter Tilley Executive Director
Garth Steele President, Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS Garth Steele Chartered professional accountant and partner at Welch LLP Matt Triemstra Director with Ensight Canada Margaret Alexander Chartered Professional Accountant at McKechnie & Co. Scott Hannant Carleton University Professor /President of Hannant Media Solutions John Pallascio Senior Legal Counsel, Bombardier Business Aircraft, Bombardier Inc. Michael Pallett Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey Lead Minister at Parkdale United Church
Dr. Robert Cushman Former Senior Medical Advisor at Health Canada and the Director General of the Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate & former Medical Officer of Health, City of Ottawa Gord Lorimer Architect, Partner at Hobin Architecture Inc. Jack Murta Former Member of Parliament, Coordinator of the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast Jennifer Parr Director at Halftime Canada and Co-Founder of Leadership that Matters” Lynn Plunkett Owner of Lynn Plunkett & Associates Marketing Carl DeJong Detective, Ottawa Police Service Paul McKechnie Partner, McKechnie & Co. Chartered Accountants
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa Region
The front door of The Ottawa Mission at 35 Waller Street is open 24/7 for people who are homeless or hungry. Thanks to generous donors, our services are available 365 days a year.
Our dedicated volunteers provide essential support to the services and programs offered to people in need at The Ottawa Mission. An average of 250 volunteers a week come through our doors to help out.
A great way to help make a difference in the lives of people in need is to volunteer at The Ottawa Mission. The Mission not only supports volunteer opportunities for groups, but we also have many dedicated individuals who support us on a regular basis. There are many volunteer opportunities, such as helping with food prep for meals in our kitchen; organizing clothing donations; or tutoring someone at The Mission’s Stepping Stones Learning Centre. On average, 250 individuals a week volunteer at the shelter and together, they have a huge impact on the quality of services offered to people who are homeless and hungry. We are always seeking volunteers to join our team. If you are interested in having your place of work involved with The Ottawa Mission, please contact Bianca Oran, boran@ottawamission.com
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Coldest Night of the Year
February 24, 2018 CNOY is a walk-fundraiser that raises money for the hungry and homeless across Canada, including Ottawa. Participants will experience challenges faced by those who are homeless, while raising funds to support The Ottawa Mission.
Holiday meal campaigns The Ottawa Mission carries out three holiday meal campaigns a year, with the focus on raising sufficient funds to provide people in the community who are hungry or homeless with a holiday dinner at a special event in our dining room. Those campaigns
run during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter seasons. Any additional funds raised through these seasonal dinner campaigns are used to support the hundreds of meals served through the rest of the year, as well as the other life-changing programs and services we offer to people in need.
Summer fundraising campaign In addition to our three holiday campaigns, we also hold a fundraising campaign just before the summer when donations begin to decrease dramatically. This allows us to continue to offer support and programs to people in need during the summer months.
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The implication for employers is significant. Staff turnover, absenteeism and presenteeism hurt the bottom line. In fact, it is estimated that the cost of workplace presenteeism is 7.5 times that of absenteeism. The impact on productivity and benefit costs can cause financial challenges for even the most successful companies. As a connector between employees and Canada’s most trusted health charities, HealthPartners is seeing a new trend in workplaces: a desire on the part of employers to engage their employees in improved health outcomes. Our goals are straightforward: • to reduce the incidence of chronic disease in Canada; • to work with employers to improve the health outcomes of their employees; and • to engage employees in the incredible work of our health charities.
HEALTHY AND ENGAGED WORKPLACES: GOOD FOR EMPLOYEES—AND GOOD FOR THE BOTTOM LINE I recently heard a surprising stat that has implications for all employers: less than 50% of employees report being fully present in the workforce on any given day. There are any number of reasons for this: they may not feel engaged, nor have a sense of connection to their employer or workplace. They or a family member could be struggling with chronic disease or mental illness. And with an aging population where 87% of Canadians are likely to be directly affected by one or more chronic disease over the course of his or her lifetime, that problem is one that will only increase over time. Coupled with other demographic changes in the workplace— where we now have five generations represented—there is an increasing connection between employees who feel they are engaged, and a company’s ability to recruit and retain top talent.
HealthPartners works with employers to simplify the process of engaging employees in improving their health and the company’s bottom line in three ways: • Providing the most up-to-date information to employees about chronic disease, risk factors, early screening, and the small steps they can take to reduce their likelihood of developing some chronic diseases; • Access to programs and services that connect employees to health charities that can help assist employees, caregivers or their family members living with chronic disease; and • Connecting employees to health charities through employee giving and volunteering opportunities. At the end of the day, we know that by working together we can engage employees, improve their health, and have a positive impact on the company bottom line. And the bonus? For employers that offer their employees to support HealthPartners and our members in the workplace, we connect your employees to local programs and services, life-saving research and more than 1,200 programs in communities all across the country that benefit every single Canadian. We’d love to have the opportunity to engage your employers and build a healthier workplace, community and country.
Eileen Dooley Chief Executive Officer, HealthPartners
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What we do HealthPartners strives to build healthy workplaces, healthy Canadians and healthy charities. We do this by marshalling the strength and resources of our 16 partner health charities — the most trusted and wellknown in Canada — to help workplaces engage their employees, promote wellness programs that create healthier employees and workplaces, and ultimately improve the lives of Canadians, especially the 87%
17 York Street, Suite 409 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S7 www.healthpartners.ca info@healthpartners.ca 613-562-1469 Year founded: 1988 Total revenue for last fiscal year: NA Twitter: @GiveAtWork Facebook: HealthPartners.PartenaireSanté
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 99% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 1%
Rick Perciante Chair of the Board
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Rick Perciante Canadian Cancer Society Leigh Allard The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT Tim Berry Crohn's and Colitis Canada Charlotte Comrie Heart and Stroke Foundation Bev Crandell Parkinson Canada Eileen Dooley Jill Bridgman ALS Society of Canada Scott Russell Alzheimer Society of Canada Mapy Villaudy Diabetes Canada
Melanie Kearns Canadian Liver Foundation Jeffrey Hoffman Huntington Society of Canada
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Volunteers are a major piece of the puzzle at HealthPartners. Without volunteers — who share their stories, serve as ambassador health advocates and help to raise awareness — we would be unable to create healthy workplaces, healthy Canadians and healthy charities. There are numerous opportunities to get involved as a volunteer with HealthPartners or with one of our partner organizations.
HealthPartners’ mission is to reduce the rate of chronic disease; help employees improve their health outcomes; and save more lives by supporting life-saving health research. Donations to HealthPartners go towards supporting the wide range of programs and services offered in communities across the country by our 16 partner health charities. These programs and services help people we know and love manage their disease/ illness and improve their quality of life. Donations also go toward ground-breaking research designed to improve and save lives.
Volunteers are critical to the work carried out by our 16 national health charities and by HealthPartners.
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who will be touched by chronic disease or major illness during their lifetime. HealthPartners works with employers and employees to: reduce the rate of chronic disease in our country; help employers engage their employees in managing their health outcomes; and find new resources for our health partner charities to save more lives.
Martha Beaumont Cystic Fibrosis Canada Jim O'Brien The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Pictured are some of Statistics Canada staff who participated in our Healthy Selfie Challenge in 2016, the first year for the challenge.
Louis Adam Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Quebec Division Paul Haddad The Arthritis Society Jeff Sparks Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Deborah Currie Canadian Hemophilia Society
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS National, with local impact in every province and territory including in the National Capital Region.
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Small Steps program
This program is designed to highlight how we can take responsibility for and control of our own health. Through small steps centred on five health pillars — nutrition, hydration, physical activity, sleep and mental well-being — Canadians of all ages can work to improve their health and, ultimately, help reduce their risk of chronic disease.
> PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Annual workplace giving campaigns HealthPartners runs workplace charitable giving campaigns in both the private and public sectors all year ’round, as well as the annual Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC). In addition, we partner with provincial governments (e.g., New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island) to help run targeted giving campaigns. These campaigns are used to inform residents in that particular province about the community programs, services and life-changing research being undertaken by our 16 partner charities, and to highlight the impact that donations have on improving people’s health and well-being.
Annual events HealthPartners supports Canada’s 16 largest and most trusted health charities, which conduct events across the country, in your neighbourhood and community, throughout the year. We also support and organize wellness programs in workplaces across the country. These programs include our Small Steps program, which is designed to make a real difference in the health of individuals by showing people how they can take small steps to improved health.
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OTTAWA INTEGRATIVE CANCER CENTRE FOUNDATION
What we do The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) is changing how people are living with cancer. By reducing side effects, improving quality of life, and helping prevent recurrence, our approach to integrative cancer care enables people to live the best they can while undergoing hospital-based treatment. A not-for-profit organization, the OICC is leading the way in integrative cancer care and research, and
29 Bayswater Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2E5
is the first of its kind in central and eastern Canada. Awarded the two largest-ever integrative cancer care research grants in North America, the OICC is a game changer for integrative cancer care in Canada. The OICC Foundation raises funds to support the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre with sustainable funding for delivery of the best in integrative patient care.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES
www.oiccfoundation.ca info@oiccfoundation.ca 613-792-1222 x 203 Year founded: 2011 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,450,000
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 30% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 20% OTHER CHARITIES: 50%
Twitter: @OICCFoundation Facebook: Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre
How you can help GIVE
Dr. Dugald Seely, ND Founder & Executive Director
John Kelly Chair of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES John Kelly Chair & member, CEO of Comfort Keepers, Partner in Murphy Business Bob Bernhardt President & member, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Keith Pownall Secretary & member, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Dugald Seely Director & member, Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre Paul Battistuzzi Director & member, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Barb Weiss Director & member, Port Hope Health Centre
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Central and Eastern Canada
> DONATION WISH LIST An Oncothermia device (also known as a hyperthermia machine) is needed to provide essential research at the OICC to better evaluate this highly innovative technology and apply it in a patient setting. A chair lift is needed to assist patients with limited mobility.
OICC Innovative Research (Funds required: $1.5 million) Donations will support funding innovative clinical studies and systematic reviews. The OICC is collaborating with The Ottawa Hospital on three major randomized trials. One involves the provision of integrative care to improve cancer survival and quality of life. The second is to test the ability of melatonin to effect recurrence rates and survival amongst patients with lung cancer. The third is a trial to test the ability of 3-D mammography to better identify breast cancer early and with reduced false positives. Specialized Patient Programs (Funds required: $1.5 million) Our team educates and empowers people living with cancer, and those focused on prevention, on how to take better control of their own
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health. Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their healing process through the adoption of practices that support their body, mind and spirit. We collaborate with institutions, community associations, and local businesses on seminars and workshops to inform the public about prevention and complementary cancer care. Subsidized Patient Care (Funds required $2 million) Many people living with cancer seek complementary support alongside their conventional treatments because this can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life and decrease side effects of cancer treatment, strengthening the immune system, and supporting the body’s healing ability.
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Programming
Programs we run at the OICC include Head Start for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, a course on living and dying, a program focused on mindfulness, group yoga, basic and advanced nutrition for cancer patients and a program in development for pediatric integrative oncology. These programs enable us to reach more patients in a cost effective manner and allows an expansion of services otherwise impossible. In addition, the group dynamics and fantastic facilitation of these programs provide deeply meaningful support to the participants involved that can help carry them through treatment and to a greater sense of self control and equanimity.
Our impact
Subsidies are currently available for 35 patients per year with more than double this seeking support. The average cost of a subsidy is $2,500/year. Our Head Start program reduces anxiety by 75% and increases overall well-being by 88%. The majority (>60%) of
cancer patients are seeking integrative care to manage their symptoms and/or to boost their immune system but many don’t have access to this care. OICC’s therapists help patients improve their quality of life and survival using innovative evidencebased therapies. Care includes but is not limited to: naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, targeted natural health products, nutritional guidance, massage therapy, yoga therapy, to name a few. All of these therapies are designed to maximize benefit in conjunction with hospital based care.
Community engagement
Although we do not run major events at this time, we are thrilled to be involved with some local ones that help us raise awareness and funds for OICC such as: The Tamarack Race Weekend, Craig Savill’s Golf Tournament and Curling events, and the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. We would love to be considered as your charity of choice for your next fundraiser! All funds go towards our Changing How We Live With Cancer campaign.
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YSB THEIR FUTURE IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS. The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is one of the largest non-profit agencies serving youth in Ottawa. YSB serves more than 3,000 young people and families every month. When we all invest in Ottawa’s youth, our community faces a brighter future. We do more than offer programs – we connect youth to options, opportunities, and hope for the future. We get results. YSB sets high standards for its programs, using proven models and measuring the results. But we can’t do it on our own.
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What we do The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is a multi-service agency providing life-changing programs and services to youth across Ottawa. Each month, we serve more than 3,000 young people and their families in the areas of housing, community
2675 Queensview Drive Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8K2
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES
www.ysb.ca info@ysb.ca 613-729-1000 Year founded: 1960 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $28,840,454 Twitter: @ysb_bsj Facebook: @ysb.bsj
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 3% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 3% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 93% OTHER: 1%
How you can help GIVE
Patti Murphy Executive Director, YSB Foundation
Scott Lawrence Chair, YSB Foundation Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Scott Lawrence (Chair) Vice President, Cdn. Business Solutions Group, CGI Charles Bordeleau (Past Chair) Chief, Ottawa Police Services Kevin Cinq-Mars (Vice Chair) President, Tomlinson Group of Companies Bruce Millar (Secretary-Treasurer) CPA Michael Weider CEO, Clearwater Clinical Limited Christopher Rheaume Inspector, Ottawa Police Services Julie Taggart Vice President, Leasing and Operations, Taggart Realty
services, mental health, employment, and youth justice. With the support of our community, we have helped change the lives of tens of thousands of young people so they may lead independent, healthy, and stable lives.
Tanya Woods Founder, Kind Village Isabelle Perreault Partner, Marketing and Digital Transformation, Blueprint
The future of our community begins with our young people. Providing youth with support, resources, and opportunities ensures that they not only are able to meet their needs today, it means they are able to achieve their goals tomorrow. The support from our corporate partners means that YSB is able to provide critical services to youth that helps them meet their physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Our fundraising priorities are focused on two major challenges for youth in our community: affordable housing and mental health. We are raising funds to support vital services such as our emergency youth shelters, our Youth Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, our 24/7 Crisis Line, and our downtown Drop-In Centre, among others.
YSB is also working with the community to build new supportive housing for at-risk and once-homeless youth in Ottawa.
VOLUNTEER YSB offers individuals, corporations, and groups meaningful volunteer opportunities that help us continue to improve the lives of young people in Ottawa. Volunteer opportunities can include revitalization of our outdoor or indoor youth housing locations (gardening, painting, cleaning, organizing), event support, administration support, and more.
Alan J. Tippett Partner, Director of US Tax Advisory Services, Welch LLP Raylene Lang-Dion Community Activist and Feminist
YSB’s downtown Drop-In Centre serves at-risk, homeless, and streetinvolved youth 365 days a year.
Adrian Sciarra Vice President, Partnerships & Merchandise Sales, OSEG John Jarvis President, ADGA Group of Companies
YSB’s SleepOUT for Youth event in 2016 at the Stadium at TD Place.
Martin Sampson Director, Communications, Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs
Kerry Patterson-Baker Consultant
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa
> FUNDING PRIORITIES Affordable housing for youth Youth mental health
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SleepOUT for Youth
Moms for Mental Health
Taking place on November 30, 2017 on the field of TD Place Stadium, community members will spend a night outside sleeping out to raise funds and awareness for youth homelessness programs offered by YSB.
The Moms for Mental Health event series invites specialists in the area of youth mental health to engage with parents and caregivers around the wellbeing of their children. The event raises both funds and awareness for youth mental health.
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THE PARENT RESOURCE CENTRE
What we do Over the past 40 years, the Parent Resource Centre (PRC) has touched the lives of thousands of children and families in Ottawa and surrounding areas. The PRC is a non-profit, registered charity and the only city-wide, family resource centre in Ottawa. As a leading voice in the child and youth sector, our multiservice programs bring families and communities together to address common issues, learn from life experiences, share best practices and recognize
300 Goulburn Cresent Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1C9 information@parentresource.ca www.parentresource.ca 613-565-2467 Year founded: 1976 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,100,000 Instagram: @parentresource Facebook: facebook.com/parentresourcecentre
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES As the demand for our services continues to grow, the PRC is transitioning to a more diverse funding model which includes: • Donations • Service Agreements • Corporate Grants • Sponsorships OTHER: 4%
GOVERNMENT FUNDING - PROVINCIAL: 56%
GOVERNMENT FUNDING - MUNICIPAL: 40%
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Deborah Lehmann Executive Director
Alycia Niles President
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVE Tracy Murray Vice President
Stefania Maggi Board Member
Paulo Batista Treasurer
Miyoung Shin Board Member
Louis Karangura Secretary
Gary Trundell Board Member
Erin Junker Board Member
Jeffrey H. McCully Board Member
Amy Venasse Board Member
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa area
> DONATION WISH LIST • Children’s Essentials (new clothing, baby formula, wipes, diapers, books etc.) • Home Essentials (cleaning supplies, first aid kits, child safety equipment, toiletries etc.) • Funding for: Saturday Playgroups, In-home Parenting Support, Toy Library, Parent Support Line
accomplishments. Our vision is for communities where all children discover and develop the skills to live the best life possible, creating a legacy of support and caring for families in the Ottawa community. We invite organizations to work with us to make this important investment in our community. Our organizational foundation is solid, our culture is progressive and strong and our committed supporters, partners, volunteers and staff work to support parents today in order to secure the future of our children tomorrow.
• INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, FUNDRAISING • CORPORATE GRANTS • OTHER CHARITIES
How you can help GIVE One hundred percent of donations to the Parent Resource Centre are used to support children and families directly through front line service delivery, strengthening and expanding our programs in order to positively influence as many lives as possible. General donations to the PRC are very impactful, as we are able to match funding with urgent needs and utilize your support most effectively in frontline
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programs. Additionally, donations can be directed to the following services: Saturday Playgroups, Inhome Parenting Support Program, Parent Support Phone Line, Child Minding during programming, Food for Families, our outdoor Play Space and the Toy Library. We are also happy to accept other directed donations, and can work with you to identify additional services offered by PRC that are in line with your values.
VOLUNTEER Volunteer opportunities and student placements regularly occur within our programs, events and committees.
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING PRC Annual Summer StoryWalk® Each summer the Early Literacy Specialists at the PRC host a Summer StoryWalk® that attracts approximately 175 attendees. Children, along with parents and caregivers, spend the morning on book adventures that includes lots of activities, outdoor exploration, yoga and fun. Intended to become one of the cornerstone fundraising events for the PRC, the Summer StoryWalk® has evolved significantly and will continue to do so with the support of our sponsors and community partners. If you are interested in helping families and children in Ottawa, then please consider working with the PRC as a Summer StoryWalk® sponsor.
PRC Spring Family Day
How donations can be made
Over 250 people take advantage of the opportunity to become more familiar with our facility and programs in Strathcona Heights. This fun event includes haircuts, food, painting, crafts, sports, live music and other family oriented activities. We are excited to include community partners, neighbours and local initiatives in the area that help support vulnerable families.
1. You can donate on our website via Canada Helps 2. You can call us directly at 613-565-2467 ext.222 and we would be happy to take your donation over the phone. 3. You can send us a cheque made payable to the Parent Resource Centre.
When you help parents, you help children.
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CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION OF OTTAWA / LA FOUNDATION DE L’AIDE À L’ENFANCE D’OTTAWA
What we do The Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa (CAFO), a fundraising arm of The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO), funds programs that provide Ottawa children, youth and families with opportunities to create lifelong memories and reach their full potential. CAFO’s goal is to provide all children and youth an equal chance at growing into healthy and successful adults.
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www.HelpOttawaKids.ca email@cafott.ca 613-745-1893 Year founded: 1988 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $688,000
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 28% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 6% OTHER CHARITIES: 30% OTHER: 36%
How you can help
Twitter: @CAFOttawa Facebook: @CAFOttawa
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Walter Noble Executive Director
Marion Bailey-Canham Chair of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Robert De Toni (Partner, Merovitz Potechin LLP) John Haralovich (Partner/Senior Vice President, MNP) Jonathan Westeinde (Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Windmill Development Group) Luigi Bastianelli (Vice President & Market Lead, Commercial Banking – Eastern Ontario (Ottawa) & West Quebec, Scotiabank) Jacqueline Bushell (Residential Mortgage Specialist, Oriana Financial) Alan Kearns (Head Coach & Founder, Career Joy)
The most tangible influence the Foundation makes is with the Dare to Dream Bursary Program. Youth in care do not have any financial assistance, and obtaining support from other resources proves to be difficult. These funds assist youth in pursuing their educational dreams and becoming contributing citizens, not only for themselves, but for the future of our community. Over the last 20 years, over $1M has been raised providing over 800 youth with bursaries.
Ryan Kelahear (Business Development Manager, Colliers Project Leaders) Anna Lynch (Vice President, Engineering, TITUS) Al Mackey (Project Director - Major Projects, Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions)
The Foundation’s goal is to provide support to children, youth and families to increase their chances for the best possible outcome. The Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa supports children and families through a variety of programs and funding models: • Children, youth and families supported by CASO • Cookie Jar Fund (for extra-curricular activities and essential needs) • Scotia Capital Leap to Learn Fund • Fair Shot Program • CASO Camp for Kids • Current and former Crown wards (youth in care or formerly in care) • Dare to Dream Bursary Program • Ted and Loretta Rogers Foster Care Transition Program • Foster Care Diversity Fund – ensuring that all children and youth in care are supported based on their cultural and religious needs
VOLUNTEER Volunteers at The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa play an important role in the care and development of our communities most vulnerable. Individuals over the age of 18 can contribute to a wide range of services: • Assist at Foundation Fundraising events • Tutor or mentor for children and youth in care • Child and youth counsellors assistance during family visits • Preschool staff assistant with children in the Headstart Program • Drivers ensure children arrive safely and on time for appointments • Clerical and administrative help
Barbara MacKinnon (Executive Director, Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa) (Ex Officio) Mairi Miller (Senior Manager, Corporate Marketing, Nanometrics Inc.) Susan Rohac (Vice President, Growth and Transition Capital, Business Development Bank of Canada)
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS City of Ottawa
> ANNUAL FUNDING PRIORITIES • Dare to Dream Bursary Program (40-50 youth supported annually) • CASO Camp for Kids (250-300 children annually) • Cookie Jar Fund (300 kids annually)
> PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SALUT! May 2018, a wine-paired gourmet dinner at Algonquin College’s Restaurant International. Space available for 100 attendees.
CAFO Charity Golf Tournament September 2018, Canadian Golf and Country Club. Space available for 144 golfers.
World Trivia Night November 2018, EY Centre. Space available for 1,500 participants.
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4,000 Canadians will die by suicide
500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work
1 in 5 Canadians are suffering
is the time to make a difference
Mental illness affects everyone. Help us stop the suffering. Please donate to The Royal today.
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What we do The Royal is eastern Ontario’s largest and one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health sciences centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment- resistant mental illness. At The Royal, care informs research and research informs care. We use cutting-edge research platforms – including brain imaging and translational neuroscience – all of which promise to improve both our understanding and treatment of mental illness. Our reputation as an innovative and effective mental
1145 Carling Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7K4 theroyal.ca foundation@theroyal.ca 613.722.6521 ext. 6527 Year founded: 1979 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $11,233,267 Twitter: theroyalfdn Instagram: theroyalfdn Facebook: The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health
health leader, along with the establishment of our Brain Imaging Centre, has enabled us to attract some of the brightest research minds from around the world. The field of mental health is the most complicated health challenge our society faces today. With every affected individual displaying symptoms that are unique to them, successful diagnosis and treatment rates are just too low. By supporting The Royal, you are a part of a revolution in mental health research and patient care. Together, we can shift the landscape of mental health in our community and in Canada. Better research means better care. We are only just beginning this game-changing journey.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 74% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 18% OTHER CHARITIES: 7% OTHER: 1%
How you can help GIVE
Mitchell Bellman President and CEO
Ernie Laporte Chair of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Iwona Albrecht Partner, Soloway Wright LLP Mitchell Bellman President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health Marie Boivin Consultant Gordon Cudney Partner, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP Keith Desjardins Partner, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP Richard Getz VP Retail, Real Estate Sales Representative Colonnade Bridgeport Realty Inc., Brokerage Leigh Harris President and Executive Consultant, Halo Management Consulting Inc. Robert Houle Vice President, CAPCORP Financial Ernie Laporte Regional Vice President, Group Benefits, Great West Life Joanne Lefebvre Management Consultant Youcef Lekadir Manager, Welch LLP
Allan Malcomson Vice President, United Malwood Merchants & Senior Manager, Canadian Tire Kanata Andrew Milne (Co-Vice Chair), Partner, Welch LLP Deanna Monaghan Partner, Ernst & Young LLP Geoff Moore Vice President and Market Director, Scotia Wealth Management Brian J. Murray Director, Leasing and Business Development, Sakto Corporation Colleen O’Connell-Campbell Wealth Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities David Prime Partner, Interis | BDO Douglas A. S. Rankin Senior Vice PresidentFinance, Modern Niagara Group Inc. Christopher Spiteri Partner, Spiteri & Ursulak LLP George Weber President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
This week, 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to a mental illness. Mental illness causes more lost work days than any other chronic condition. The estimated annual cost of mental health disorders to the Canadian economy is a staggering $51 billion. Mental illnesses and neurological diseases have moved to the forefront of Canadian public attention, reflecting increasing recognition of their far-reaching effects on the lives of Canadians. With the community’s philanthropic support, The Royal is becoming a centre of excellence in the area of brain imaging and depression research. We will do this through innovative and effective treatments and by identifying new methodologies for prevention and early diagnosis. Dr. Pierre Blier and Dr. Georg Northoff, research unit directors at The Royal’s Institute of Mental
Left to Right: Dr. Georg Northoff, Director of the Mind, Brain Imaging & Neuroethics Research Unit at The Royal’s IMHR; Dr. Zul Merali, President & CEO of The Royal’s IMHR and Dr. Pierre Blier, Director of the Mood Disorders Clinical Research Unit at The Royal’s IMHR.
Health Research (IMHR) are launching a collaborative study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). The goal of this study is to allow our researchers to identify the brain circuits that contribute to an increased risk for suicide. Gifts to The Royal can be directed to patient care, research, education or the most urgent priorities of the hospital. Help us transform mental health in our community and beyond. Donate. Get involved. Become a leader for mental health. Now is the time to make a difference.
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING
The Inspiration Awards Gala, March 2018 The Royal’s Gala is one of Ottawa’s premier social events, with more than 550 leaders in the corporate, political and non-profit sectors. As a corporate sponsor you will receive prominent company name/ logo visibility in advertisements, newsletters and social media, reaching thousands of employees, businesses and individual donors. If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor for our 2018 Inspiration Awards Gala, please contact us at 613.722.5261 x 6707 to learn about the varying sponsorship levels.
Do It For Daron (D.I.F.D) In 2010, former NHL hockey player Luke Richardson and Stephanie Richardson lost their 14 year-old daughter Daron to suicide. The family decided to turn their very private pain into a public call-to-action. Do It For Daron (D.I.F.D.) was created at The Royal to support youth mental health awareness, education, and research. The movement inspired dialogue in the community, bringing hope to thousands of youth and continues to help raise funds to support many important youth mental health initiatives, such as the Is It Just Me? program, and the HealthyMinds and BeGameReady online applications.
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Dedicated to meeting the needs of the homeless and vulnerably-housed in the city of Ottawa. Serving women and men across eight locations, from downtown to Kanata. Specializing in supportive housing and internationally renowned harm-reduction programming.
Allowing people to define their own success.
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SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE
What we do 233 Murray Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5M9 www.shepherdsofgoodhope.com donations@shepherdsofgoodhope.com 613-789-8210 Year founded: 1983 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $12,381,435 Twitter: @shepsgoodhope Facebook: /shepherdsofgoodhope
Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest notfor-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of the homeless and vulnerably-housed in the city of Ottawa. Shepherds of Good Hope offers around the clock services to both men and women across eight facilities located across the city of Ottawa, from downtown to Kanata. Many of the people who access Shepherds of Good Hope’s programs and services suffer from mental health challenges, trauma and addiction issues. Founded in 1983 as a soup kitchen and emergency shelter, today Shepherds of Good Hope operates five supportive housing locations, a soup kitchen,
a transitional shelter, and a social enterprise dayprogram. Shepherds of Good Hope provides innovative programming and services to meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable adult men and women. Shepherds of Good Hope will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2018. In just a short time, we have grown from a soup kitchen to one of the largest organizations dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless and vulnerably-housed in the city of Ottawa. We are grateful for the support we have received from our community which has allowed us to grow and look forward to the next 35 years!
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 12% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 2% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 81% ENDOWMENTS: 1% OTHER CHARITIES: 1% OTHER: 3%
Margaret Tansey, Ryan Kilger, Chair of the Board Chair of the Board Shepherds of Good Hope Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Shepherds of Good Hope Margaret Tansey John Peters Doreen Hume, CA Maureen McKeown Murray Knowles Susanne Laperle Terry Blake Laurel Johnson
Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation Ryan Kilger Melissa Shabinsky John Peters Adam Smith Brynn McMahon Tom Burrow Mark Roundell Angèle Mènard Dr. Aly Abdulla
How you can help GIVE By supporting Shepherds of Good Hope, you are making an investment in our community by helping Ottawa’s homeless and vulnerablyhoused access much needed programs and services. In helping fund Shepherds of Good Hope’s innovative and internationally renowned programming, such as our Transitional Emergency Shelter Program or our Managed Alcohol Program, you are helping to reduce emergency room wait times, free up emergency response personnel, provide shelter and feed our city’s most vulnerable adult women and men. Many of the people served by Shepherds of Good Hope suffer from mental health challenges, trauma and addiction issues. By helping support these individuals, you are making a difference in our community.
VOLUNTEER More than 400 volunteers contribute their time and expertise and are an integral part of the community at Shepherds of Good Hope. There
are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available and we strive to find the best fit to your skillset. From cooking in the soup kitchen, to cutting hair, to playing music to gardening – there is something for everyone. With eight locations across the city of Ottawa, from downtown to Kanata, there are volunteer opportunities available to best suit your geographic location.
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING > GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa
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Supportive housing Harm-reduction
ArtSpeaks
ArtSpeaks, held at Ottawa City Hall (Jean Pigott Hall) on October 20th from 6-10 p.m. will feature an exceptional evening of art, cocktails, and smooth sounds that will help raise much-needed funds for Shepherds of Good Hope. This incredible evening features artwork created by homeless and vulnerably-housed clients, interspersed between established community artists.
A Taste for Hope
The 6th annual A Taste for Hope event returns in March 2018 for another year of delicacies, delights and donations. This exciting event raises muchneeded funds to help care for Ottawa’s most vulnerable men and women. Once again, this muchanticipated evening will feature as many as eighteen renowned Ottawa chefs, each preparing a signature dish for your tasting pleasure.
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What we do
1645 Woodroffe Ave., Suite 12 Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1W2 www.bbbso.ca info@bbbso.ca 613-247-4776 Year founded: 1970 Total revenue in 2016: $1,021,821 Twitter: @BBBSO Facebook: @BBBSO
As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their full potential. BBBS has been mentoring youth for over 100 years and was named one of the top children’s charities by the Financial Post in 2016. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO), a local agency of BBBS, has been serving the Ottawa community for 46 years. We began creating Big Brother friendships in 1970 and Big Sister friendships in 1973. Our programs have grown from the traditional 1:1 matches to include a variety of different programs that serve youth in both the community and schools; including Mentoring In School, Meet You
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 5% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 17% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 14% ENDOWMENTS: 0% OTHER CHARITIES: 5% OTHER: 41%
Susan Ingram, Executive Director
Tina Hill, President of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Tina Hill, President of the Board of Directors, Greenspon, Brown & Associates
Jason Neubauer, Member at Large, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
James Sliter, Past President of the Board of Directors, RBC Royal Bank
Michael R. Foster, Member at Large, Canadian Blood Services
Timon Ledain, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, Sustainable Development Technology Canada Cindy Melville, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, Private Sector Emily Villeneuve, Secretary of the Board of Directors, Augustine Bater Binks LLP Jacob Tummon, Member at Large, Environment and Climate Change Canada
In School, Go Girls, Game On and Conversation Club. BBBSO proudly serves over 1100 youth on an annual basis. Changing the course of young lives changes the future of communities. By every measure, BBBS returns positive results in the mental health, employment and civic engagement of the mentees. A 2013 study by Boston Consulting Group found that for every $1 invested in mentoring by BBBS, there is an $18 to $23 social return on investment to the community. The study also determined that of those mentored through BBBS programs: 63% completed post-secondary education, 47% hold senior leadership positions and 50% are more likely to volunteer themselves.
Carl Cartwright, Member at Large, Ottawa Police Service Mitchell Kutney, Member at Large, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
How you can help
2. Make an in-kind donation. A wish list can be found at bbbso.ca/donate/in-kind. BBBSO also accepts donations of gently used clothing, and more. Visit donatetobbbso.ca to learn more. 3. Get involved with an event. You can participate, attend, volunteer or sponsor one of our events held throughout the year. 4. Fundraise for BBBSO. Choose BBBSO as the recipient of your corporate golf tournament, quarterly breakfast or other event, or host a clothing drive on our behalf.
GIVE Thanks to contributions from supporters like you, BBBSO has been able to empower and lead thousands of youth on the road to success. There are a number of ways to give: 1. Donate. Many giving options are available, including monthly, annual, one-time, planned giving, gifts of stocks and securities, corporate and foundation giving.
VOLUNTEER BBBSO relies on the support of community volunteers to ensure that our programs are successful. We have many opportunities for individuals or groups to become involved in our organization. We offer a variety of mentoring programs ranging in commitment from 1 to 4 hours a week. We also offer opportunities to support our fundraising events and to participate on our Board of Directors and on various Committees.
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Cindy McGann, Member at Large, Technology Law Jamie Puddicombe, Member at Large, Employment and Social Development Canada Paul Willets, Member at Large, Vey Willetts LLP
Michael Laurie, Member at Large, Community Leader
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa and Renfrew County
> DONATION WISH LIST A complete list of ways to give can be found at bbbso.ca/donate
Bowl For Kids’ Sake
Cisco, a long-time supporter of BBBSO, had seven teams of employees participate in the 2017 Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, in addition to being a corporate sponsor for the event. Corporate partners, like Cisco, are critical to helping BBBSO foster, facilitate and support life-changing mentoring relationships for children and youth in Ottawa.
Clothes For Kids’ Sake
Through generous funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and in partnership with Surgenor Ottawa, BBBSO purchased a truck and is able to offer doorto-door clothing pick-ups and collect clothing from bins across the city in a more efficient way, ultimately leading to greater revenues in support of children and youth in Ottawa.
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My commitment to you:
After traveling around the world I grew to have a greater respect for community and have made it my mission to help give back as much as possible. My volunteering and sponsorship of the Parkdale Food Centre is just one aspect From the moment I first stepped in the Parkdale Food Centre I knew I found a place I wanted to be associated with. I asked Karen if there was anyone to help our neighbours with bank problems, problems with taxes among other things and she said no. I asked when I could start and she said, right away. Almost three years later going to the Centre every week is my highlight. I have made so many great connections with our neighbours and other volunteers and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
What I do at the Parkdale Food Centre translates how I help with mortgages for my clients. I treat every single client like I was in their position. I basically just take my knowledge of the mortgage industry (through meeting with lenders, participating in mortgage forums, reading every email and article about mortgages) and help. The best thing about it is my services are free.
What I can primarily help with: • When you are up for renewal at any institution, give me a quick shout and I can help advise you if they are giving you the best options. I can then coach you on how to get them to give you a better rate. • Your first home • Cottages and second homes • Rental properties
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PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE
What we do 2-30 Rosemount Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1P4 www.parkdalefoodcentre.ca karen@parkdalefoodcentre.org (613) 722-8019 Year founded: 1982 Total revenue in last fiscal year: $432,932 (2016) Does not include donated and distributed food. Twitter: @ParkdaleFood Facebook: facebook.com/parkdalefood
The Parkdale Food Centre provides assistance to anyone who needs food and lives in the area from Bayswater Avenue to Island Park Drive (East to West) and Carling Avenue to the Ottawa River (North to South). Residents in those areas can visit the Parkdale Food Centre once each month for emergency food assistance and more. As the hub of the Parkdale Food Centre, the Don Flynn Community Kitchen is often in use seven days a week to run all of the programs and activities. Our programming has lasting
impact and multiple benefits for our neighbours, increasing cooking skills, reducing social isolation and expanding knowledge about nutrition. We are an organization that is tireless in the pursuit of new ideas and ways to support our neighbours. PFC thrives on possibilities. Each time one of our neighbours is helped, we are excited to do more. Whether it's helping someone gain employment or simply being a listening ear around a community meal, it's all important.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 54% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 24% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 10% OTHER: 12%
How you can help GIVE
Karen Secord Manager
Len Fardella Chairperson
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None of what we do would be possible without the tremendous support of our community. Over the past few years, thanks to broad engagement and outreach, we have shifted from a traditional food bank into a strong community asset, deeply connected to the residents, businesses, social services and organizations in the neighbourhoods of Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Civic Hospital, Champlain Park and Wellington West. As a result, over forty-five local businesses are now engaged in the Centre’s work - too many to list! Their creativity in raising funds and awareness amazes us and makes us proud. Here are a few of our funding priorities for 2018:
Anthony Bailey Board Member
Heather Hossie Board Member
Bruce Brooks Treasurer & Board Member
Hilary McVey Board Member
Brett Serjeantson Board Member
Laura Stuart Board Member
Christine Earnshaw Board Member
Nick Milanovic Board Member
Our social enterprise is in its second year and still in major expansion mode with a list of schools and other locations waiting for a growing tower.
Don Flynn Board Member
Lynda Hansen Board Member
FOOD
France Cyrenne Board Member
Sheila Whyte Board Member
Ottawa (west of downtown)
> DONATION WISH LIST Fresh Food as found on our Good Food List at parkdalefoodcentre.ca/donate/good-food-list/ "Healthy Extras" such as toothpaste, tooth brushes (adult & children), toilet paper, deodorant soap and shampoo (travel sizes too), feminine hygiene products, diapers/baby wipes, and laundry detergent are always needed
Some of our neighbours at a Cooking Workshop in our Community Kitchen.
GROWING FUTURES
Our grocery bill is over $10,000 per month and is entirely funded by donations.
STAFF TIME
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We received a Community Builder of the Year Award from United Way Ottawa - we were so proud to welcome all the children on stage to help accept it!
Salaries are our most challenging item to fundraise for since many grants will not pay for overhead. Our staff are critical to program success.
VOLUNTEER Volunteering with the Parkdale Food Centre imparts a strong sense of community and
respect between neighbours. Volunteer orientation is required before you begin. To sign up for our next orientation, please contact us by email. As a volunteer you may be involved in helping with any of the following activities: • Welcoming and interviewing guests • Preparing food orders • Unloading deliveries • Sorting and packaging food • Stocking shelves • Participating in fundraising events • Baking • Serving food • Assisting with cooking classes • Serving on a committee
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING We run a number of events annually in order to raise funds throughout the year. In 2016, our Branching Out Gala, Cube For Food, Community Walk-a-Thon, and the newest addition, Fork Off raised over $25,000! Additional events and fundraising campaigns are listed on our website.
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CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
What we do 21 Concourse Gate, Suite 9 Ottawa, ON K2E 7S4 www.candlelighters.net Information@candlelighters.net 613.715.9157 Year founded: 1988 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $533,000 Twitter: @Candlelighters1 Facebook: @candlelightersottawa
Candlelighters exists to enrich the lives of children, and their families, coping with childhood cancer and to raise awareness and understanding of the impact childhood cancer has on the families that are affected by it. Through the delivery of Education Support, Family Support and Financial Support Programs, Candlelighters addresses the unique needs that emerge as a result of a childhood cancer diagnosis. The conventional school system is often not an option for children and youth receiving cancer treatment. CyberKids, a program that places laptop
computers or tablets with newly diagnosed patients, gives kids the tools they need to support their academic endeavours. The financial impact of caring for critically ill children is enormous as out-of-pocket costs incurred accessing care and being in hospital soar. Candlelighters covers all hospital parking costs, even when families travel out of the region for treatment. Gas and grocery vouchers are also provided and additional financial assistance is available for those families in crisis or facing extenuating circumstances. Families are important and every member of a family is impacted when there is a diagnosis of childhood cancer.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 41% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 6% OTHER CHARITIES: 1% OTHER: 52%
How you can help
Mayor Watson and Jacob. Mayor Watson supporting our efforts to raise awareness by proclaiming Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in the City of Ottawa.
GIVE
Jocelyn Lamont Executive Director
Christopher Lawton Chair of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Atallah Sadaka Director, Sgt. Ottawa Police
Jeff Black Vice Chair & Treasurer, Business Owner
Caroline Joanisse Director, Communications Director
Mark Gawagy Director, Wealth Advisor
Chris Wallace Director, Lawyer
Shaun Powell Secretary, IT Sales
Christopher Lawton Chair, Government Analyst
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS The National Capital and surrounding region.
Imagine hearing the words “your child has cancer”. The sad reality is 65 kids will be diagnosed in this region every year – more than 1 per week. Candlelighters is here for families every step of the way, from the time of diagnosis through treatment and beyond. For most families, one parent stops working in order to care for the critically ill child. Treatment can last as little as 6 months (rarely) but can often go on for years. Loss of income coupled with unforeseen and cumulative out-of-pocket expenses has life altering impact; the emotional and financial burden can be overwhelming. Candlelighters provides real and tangible programming that address the unique challenges and ever emerging needs of families of children with cancer. CyberKids is a program that places laptop computers or tablets with newly diagnosed patients, gives kids the tools they need to support their academic endeavours. Courage Beads document, honour and recount the individual journey of each cancer patient. Sibling Support recognizes this and gives kids indirectly impacted an opportunity to share experiences with other siblings of young cancer patients.
Courage Beads – a program for childhood cancer patients that recounts, honours and documents their individual childhood cancer journey.
Fun filled family events give everyone a chance to gather and create happy memories during difficult times.
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Childhood Cancer Awareness Day is proclaimed in the City of Ottawa to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. Candlelighters Smiling Siblings - a monthly group get together for fun times and laughter especially for the brothers and sisters of young cancer patients, who often feel left out and alone when a sibling is diagnosed with cancer.
“Where There’s Light, There’s Hope” Annual fundraising dinner, held each October at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. “Spring Blooms” Art Show and Auction held in the spring at Koyman Galleries, this event showcases the artwork of young cancer patients and their siblings. Nokia Powering the Inside Ride Held annually in May at the Kanata campus.
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What we do 363 Coventry Road Ottawa, Ontario K1K 2C5 www.unitedwayottawa.ca info@unitedwayottawa.ca (613) 228-6700 Year founded: 1938 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $28,767,778 Twitter: @UnitedWayOttawa Facebook: facebook.com/UnitedWayOttawa
For more than 80 years, United Way Ottawa has been working to make our city great for everyone. We work with local agency partners, government, stakeholders and thousands of donors to change lives right here in Ottawa. Through research, consultation and analysis, we identify where our community needs help the most and where investments will have the greatest impact. United Way Ottawa invests donor dollars in programs and initiatives that ensure kids are ready to learn and have a safe place to go outside school hours. We fund programs that get homeless youth into safe housing, that provide career development for people with disabilities, and that match newcomers with jobs that fit their skills.
Additionally, we strengthen communities by ensuring those facing mental health and addictions issues get the help they need, that seniors maintain their independence and stay connected in the community, and that people in crisis have a place to turn. United Way Ottawa takes great care to ensure every dollar is invested wisely. Organizations and philanthropists that support United Way Ottawa receive detailed reporting to demonstrate the measurable impact of their giving. This commitment to transparency is at the core of United Way Ottawa’s work, and helps connect those who support our community with the people who benefit from their generosity.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 84% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 9% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 2% OTHER CHARITIES: 1% OTHER: 4%
Michael Allen, President and CEO
Karen Williams, Chair of the Board
How you can help THE GOODBUSINESS COLLECTIVE
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Karen Williams, Board Chair Frank Bilodeau, Past Board Chair Abdulkadir Abdi Kathleen Kemp Christopher Dodge, Chair, Revenue Management Committee Rick Gibbons, Chair, Governance Committee Doreen Hume, Treasurer Mark Lambert, Chair, Corporate Services Committee Naomi Morisawa de Koven, Chair, Community Services Cabinet
Simon Brascoupé Bryce Conrad Kim Haliburton Altaf Jadavji Pamela Kelly Helen McIntosh Robyn Osgood Pierre Pagé William Pentney Laurie Sanderson Shelley Rolland-Poruks Ian Sherman Mark Taylor Doug Tennant Danya Vered George Weber
Charles Bordeleau Paul Sarkozy, Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS 100% Local. All of your donation stays in Ottawa
> NEW PROGRAMS AND FUNDING PRIORITIES • • •
The GOODBusiness Collective Project step Vulnerable seniors
The GOODBusiness Collective is United Way Ottawa’s philanthropic network for small businesses. Through this initiative, local entrepreneurs and small business owners can engage with United Way Ottawa’s network of partners. We work closely with businesses and offer our expertise so they can receive recognition and engage with their communities in a way that makes the most sense for them.
PROJECT STEP In recent months, the dangers of fentanyl and opioids have been put in the spotlight. With the tragic loss of some young people in our community, we launched a fundraising campaign for project step — a community-wide response to address the need for support, treatment, education and prevention of youth addictions.
VULNERABLE SENIORS When it comes to our growing senior population, United Way Ottawa wants to ensure we have the best tools possible to put resources where they will have the most impact. In June of 2017, we
(CBYA Gala 2017) Every spring, United Way Ottawa celebrates change-makers in our city at the Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala. Pictured: Parkdale Food Centre, winner of 2017’s From Poverty to Possibility award.
released A Report on Vulnerable Seniors in the Ottawa Region — a report that analyzes the state of vulnerable seniors in our city and makes recommendations to address this emerging issue.
VOLUNTEER Throughout the year, volunteers of all backgrounds and ages provide their time in a variety of ways to help United Way Ottawa achieve its mission. We welcome volunteers for sports tournaments, parade marching and other community events. Additionally, our Speakers' Bureau invites those impacted by United Way Ottawa to share their story for others. Businesses can participate in Community Action Days — our signature volunteer events. At these events, teams of volunteers work with United Way Ottawa and community partners to create tangible improvements where they are needed most. Most recently, volunteers helped to revitalize an Ottawa Community Housing neighbourhood by giving fences a fresh coat of paint and clearing overgrowth around pathways.
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Schmoozefest
Young professionals, innovators, networkers and change-makers are invited to attend United Way Ottawa’s annual Schmoozefest event in October. Schmoozefest is the networking event of the year that connects attendees with key people to know in our city, including notable figures such as local CEOs, public officials, and other leaders.
CBYA Gala
In late May of 2018, United Way’s Ottawa’s annual Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala will celebrate the people and organizations that work tirelessly, passionately and collectively to help make change happen in our community.
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Get ready for a truly rewarding experience Partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa (Habitat GO) means that you’re teaming up with one of the most trusted and recognized non-profit organizations in Canada and the U.S. We offer your firm the opportunity to build a visible legacy of your commitment to strengthening your community, while also engaging your employees in a unique team building opportunity through volunteering on our build sites.
Habitat Build Day Habitat GO’s team building opportunities offer organizations a chance to invest in their employees while making a real difference in the lives of hard-working families. Working alongside future Habitat homeowners, your team members will roll up their sleeves and work together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. Habitat GO’s team building opportunities are an experience like no other. Employees of all skill levels will learn useful skills as they work side-by-side in a safe environment under the leadership of experienced Habitat crew leaders. While the work will be challenging, it will also be rewarding. Together, your team will have fun, connect with their fellow colleagues in a truly meaningful way, and leave the build site proud of their accomplishments, their colleagues, and their organization. In addition, you will receive return on investment by being a Habitat partner, including: · Team building and improved employee morale · Public awareness and marketing opportunities · Co-branding opportunities · Tax deductions
There are many ways for organizations to support Habitat GO. Choose the one that’s right for you. Connect with us to talk about a partnership opportunity that aligns with your company’s goals.
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What we do: Habitat GO brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. Habitat GO’s future homeowners build their homes alongside volunteers and then pay an affordable mortgage. Since 1993, Habitat GO has served 73 families in the Greater Ottawa area.
768 Belfast Rd. Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Z5 www.habitatgo.com aashworth@habitatgo.com 613-749-9950 Year founded: 1993 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1.3 million Twitter: @habitatgo Facebook: @HabitatforHumanityGO
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING: 31% RESTORE CONTRIBUTION: 28% ALL OTHER REVENUE: 21% SPONSORSHIP & BUILD REVENUE: 20%
How you can help GIVE Alexis Ashworth Chief Executive Officer
Bob Ridley Board Chair
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Bob Ridley, Board Chair
Gavin Liddy, Director
Ken Merkley, Past Chair
Janice Menezes, Director
Richard Lauzon, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Rae, Director
Chris Jerome, Treasurer
Christine Rozak, Director
Madga Seydegart, Secretary
Jon Solomon, Director
Kevin Barwin, Director
Anne Van Delst, Director
Gord Erskine, Director
Bruce Wolfgram, Director
A study conducted by The Boston Consulting Group, showed that investing in Habitat for Humanity has a significant social return on investment (SROI): • Every $1 invested in Habitat’s homeownership program initiates $4 worth of benefit to society; • Habitat’s homeownership program generates $175,000 of total benefits per partner family; and • Habitat homeownership results in greater employment stability, improved health, greater community engagement and better education for the children of partner families.
ENGAGE Each year Habitat GO offers team building opportunities through its Habitat Build Day and sponsorship programs. A day on our build site is an experience like no other. Customized return on investment is offered at each sponsorship level. Please contact us to learn more!
> SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Frequently stocked items (also accepted as in-kind donations) include:
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa
> NEW PROGRAMS With the launch of its first-ever PRIDE BUILD, Habitat GO is inviting members of the LGBTTQ+ community to fundraise and swing a hammer on our build site in support of our vision of a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home. MILITARY BUILD encourages Canadian veterans, active duty military members, and reserve members to give back to their community while helping Habitat GO partner with local low-income families who are building strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. Habitat GO will hold its third urban INDIGENOUS BUILD in 2017 as part of its initiative to create opportunities for local Indigenous families through affordable homeownership.
ReStores are social enterprises open to the public selling new and gently used building and renovation supplies and furniture at discounted prices. The ReStores' shelves are stocked with new and gently used renovation supplies donated by homeowners and businesses. Everything is available to the public at deeply discounted prices. The ReStore picks up donations of product, offering a tax receipt for donations.
• Kitchen and bathroom fixtures, cabinets and countertops • Interior & exterior doors • Windows & window coverings • Flooring & tiles • Light fixtures & light bulbs • New paint, stain & wallpaper • Hardware, plumbing & electrical supplies • Fireplace mantles • Trim and mouldings • Shelving and hardware • Lumber and building supplies • Seasonal products Visit our TWO locations: Restore East 768 Belfast Road, Ottawa ON Restore West 7 Enterprise Drive, Ottawa ON
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Here for You Today, 28 people will walk into their doctor’s office and hear: “You have cancer”. Tomorrow, 28 more people will be told ”You have cancer”. Imagine their shock, their fear, their confusion. Now imagine when it’s your colleague, your friend, your neighbour or even a family member. When people in our community hear those words, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is there to help. At the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, we
1500 Alta Vista Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3Y9 www.ottawacancer.ca info@ottawacancer.ca 613-247-3527
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Year founded: 1995 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $4.26 Million Twitter: @ottawacancer Facebook: facebook.com/ottawacancer
Helping Patients through Cancer Coaching: Cancer Coaching is the first program of its kind in Canada. Our Coaches are health-care professionals who work with those facing cancer to connect them with community resources, help them manage their health and well-being, and support them through their cancer experience. Clinical Trials That Help Save Lives: Supporting every single cancer clinical trial in Ottawa for the past seven years. Ensuring our community has access to groundbreaking treatment options right here at home, treatments which can extend and even save the lives of your loved ones.
Linda Eagen, President & CEO
Gregory Sanders, Chair of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Jon Dervin, Past-Chair Partner, Private Company Services, PwC LLP
Frances Mannarino, Retired, Senior Commercial Account Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal
Top funding sources
Cory P. Ready, Vice-Chair Investment Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns
Carl Marcotte, Vice-President, Operations & Head of Defense Sector, Canadian Commercial Corporation
Dee Davidson, President, Complete Care Coordination Robert (Bob) Doucet, Retired CIO
Brian P. Mcintomny, Counsel, Mann Lawyers Karyn Standen, Senior Planning Officer, Canada Revenue Agency Mark Thaw, Senior Partner Manager, Kaspersky Labs
Patrick Dusabimana, Surgical Recovery Coordinator, The Ottawa Hospital
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Eastern Ontario with every dollar raised staying in our community.
Research we believe in: Dr. John Bell pioneering the field of Oncolytic Virus Research
Through Research: Providing ongoing, reliable funding to ensure leading researchers in Ottawa have the resources they need to conduct world-class research, bringing their discoveries from bench to bedside, and to one day find a cure. Cancer changes lives, but so can you – and there are so many ways for you to donate or get involved as an individual or corporation
Tim Beaulieu, Treasurer Vice President, Finance, Maplesoft Group
take cancer personally. It’s a disease that impacts people in very different ways, and we have made it our mission to provide local residents who have been touched by cancer with access to the care that is right for them. The Cancer Foundation is a unique local organization solely committed to raising funds for cancer care, treatment, research, and supportive care programs for our community.
GIFTS AND BEQUESTS: 31% CORPORATE DONORS AND EVENTS: 25% LEADERSHIP GIVING: 41%
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Cancer Coaching program After the Bell, helping cancer survivors’ transition to the “new normal” of life after treatment with strategies, tools and connections to resources.
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• Your company can sponsor an event to support cancer care and gain valuable community recognition for your contributions. • You can also host your own corporate event like a golf tournament or staff BBQ, which brings your staff closer together and gives back to your community. • You can also make a “purchase with a purpose” through our Grounded corporate nutrition programming, which can include nutrition workshops for your employees or private events.
• Join our Cancer Champions Circle: When you give $1,000 or more during the year to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, you are automatically enrolled as a member of the Cancer Champions Circle. • Stand out. You can become a leader in your community and make an extraordinary gift through our Cancer Champions Campaign. • For more information please contact Josée Quennevile at jquenneville@ottawacancer.ca
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Cancer Champions Breakfast – May 9, 2018
The Cancer Champions Breakfast brings Ottawa business leaders together to raise funds to support the people you know that have been touched by cancer, where you can help by joining us for breakfast and hosting a table. To find out how you can be involved with our next Cancer Champions Breakfast please email Paula Street at pstreet@ottawacancer.ca Ottawa Business Journal obj.ca GIVING GUIDE 2017
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HOPEWELL EATING DISORDER SUPPORT CENTRE
What we do Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre offers services and supports to those who struggle with an eating disorder, and to the family and friends who walk with them on their long and difficult recovery journey. This includes three unique support groups, offered in eight-week sessions throughout the year: a closed group for individuals who are new to recovery or who may need a more structured setting; an open group for individuals who are more established in their recovery; and an open group for friends and family members. Hopewell also offers a mentoring program, where a mentor who has been successfully recovered for over three years meets one-on-one with a mentee
404 McArthur Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1K 1G8 www.hopewell.ca info@hopewell.ca 613-241-3428 Year founded: 1999 Total budget for last fiscal year: $160,000 Twitter: @HopewellOttawa Facebook: HopewellOttawa
who may benefit from help when adjusting to life after treatment. Equally important, Hopewell provides a vital outreach and education function, to try to prevent these deadly diseases from developing in the first place. Hopewell partners with schools and community organizations to talk to youth about media literacy, positive body image and selfesteem, and mental well-being. These messages are essential for young people to receive, since many face constant bombardment over social media with images and messages telling them they just don’t measure up – whether that be in appearance, social status, or otherwise.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 63% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 14% ENDOWMENT FUNDS: 15% OTHER: 8%
How you can help Andrew Jones, Chair of Board of Directors
Jody Brian, Executive Director
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Chair: Andrew Jones, GSK
Margot Lefebvre, Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Vice-Chair: Dr. Katherine Henderson, Anchor Psychological Services
Dale Morris, Ascribe Marketing Communications
Secretary: Karin Pagé, Perley-Robertson, Hill & MacDougall Treasurer: Geneviève Robineau, CPA, CA
Lucyna Neville, Hopewell co-founder Diana Norton Lefebvre, MEd, CCC Nerys Parry, Stantec Shelley Shusterman, Hopewell co-founder
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS We operate in Eastern Ontario, with the vast majority of our work being undertaken in the National Capital Region
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Design and production of professional display unit for Hopewell participation at information and trade fairs Purchase and installation of new computers for three staff members Design and printing of updated Hopewell information and marketing materials
GIVE Hopewell relies almost exclusively on the generosity of individuals and organizations in our community to keep fighting against these illnesses, which are the most fatal of all mental health diagnoses. Our community based supports and services are vital in assisting those who must navigate the complex mental and physical healthcare system, and yet Hopewell does not receive funding from any level of government. In the coming years, Hopewell is interested in exploring the feasibility of leveraging new technologies to provide on-line support for individuals who are struggling with an eating disorder. When you donate to Hopewell, a little goes a long way! For instance, a donation of $20,000 would cover a significant portion of Hopewell’s yearly program development and delivery expenses. A donation of $10,000 would cover our very modest annual rent, so we can target funds towards better serving our clients. And $5,000 would help us to continue offering prevention, education and outreach initiatives to local youth.
Brian Henry and Riccarda Galioto recently presented Hopewell with a cheque for over $12,000, the result of various fundraising initiatives held by the Ottawa Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
VOLUNTEER Hopewell volunteers are mostly involved with our community outreach and education initiatives, which can entail staffing our display at information fairs, or delivering presentations to schools and local organizations. We also rely on volunteers to facilitate our support groups, before which Hopewell provides them with training so they are fully equipped to protect the health and well-being of our clients. These volunteers are usually in their final year of a graduate program in social work or psychology.
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 1-7 (annually) During this nationally-recognized awareness week Hopewell undertakes awareness and fundraising activities throughout Ottawa.
World Eating Disorder Day
Hopewell’s annual fundraiser
In September 2017 we hosted the themed event “Breaking Bread, Breaking Stigma” on the grounds of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, during which four of Ottawa’s top culinary talents competed to be crowned the “Sandwich Sovereign of Ottawa!” Keep an eye out for our 2018 fundraiser!
June 2 (annually) This is a global day of activism and awareness-building.
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What we do The CHEO Foundation raises funds in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), The Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC), Roger Neilson House and the CHEO Research Institute. With 167 beds, 71 outpatient specialty clinics and one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, the doctors, nurses, researchers and staff at CHEO-OCTC touch the lives of over 500,000 children and youth each year, providing the best possible health care for the children and youth in eastern Ontario, western Quebec and beyond. The Foundation is responsible for developing, accepting, distributing, and recognizing philanthropy. Ongoing community support
415 Smyth Road Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M8 www.cheofoundation.com 613-737-2780 Year founded: 1974 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $ 29,238,725 Twitter: twitter.com/cheohospital Facebook: facebook.com/CHEOkids
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUALS: 16% ORGANIZATIONS: 28% LOTTERIES, INVESTMENT INCOME AND PARKING: 49% OTHER (ESTATES): 7%
How you can help Kevin Keohane, President and CEO
Liseanne Forand, Chair of the Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Chair: Liseanne Forand, Retired Vice Chair: Peter O’Leary, General Manager, Donnelly Ford Lincoln Treasurer: Ross Hunt, Vice-President Administration, Finance and Information Services, Costco Wholesale Canada Past Chair: Mahesh Mani, Partner, KPMG LLP Ken Ages, Principal, Paramount Properties Katherine Cooligan, Partner and Regional Managing Partner Ottawa, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Christopher Dyrda, Retired Dr. Nishith Goel, CEO Cistel Technology Inc. Dr. Emma Gofton, Physician, Queensway Carleton Hospital
Ryan Kelahear, Business Development Manager Eastern Ontario, Colliers Project Leaders Ainsley Malhotra, CHEO Volunteer Susan Margles, Vice-President, Government Relations and Policy, Canada Post
helps the hospital purchase specialized pediatric equipment and funds a wide variety of pediatric programs, research, medical and nursing education, and assistance for families in crisis. In the next 20 years there will be 70,000 more children and youth in our region than there are today and the need for our services will continue to grow. Corporate support is an important part of the community’s efforts to help CHEO-OCTC remain strong. Our hospital functions with the help of government funding, but it is simply not enough. The excellence in health care that CHEOOCTC provides would not be possible without the dedication of individuals and businesses in the National Capital Region and beyond.
Many patients and families at CHEO-OCTC share one thing in common: they are not in a position to be donors to support and improve the care they receive. This is what makes supporting CHEO-OCTC so special and so important and it is a challenge that our community helps us meet every year. YOUR SUPPORT FUNDS Medical Equipment: As the only pediatric hospital serving eastern Ontario and western Quebec, it is paramount for the doctors, nurses and staff at CHEO-OCTC to have the most up-to-date tools and equipment.
Clinical Services and Programs: The CHEO Foundation funds numerous clinics within CHEO-OCTC from asthma to infectious diseases, weight management and everything in between. With over 170,000 patient visits to CHEO-OCTC’s 71 specialty clinics each year, donations in support of the clinics and programs at CHEO-OCTC are always an urgent need. Research: Improving the health of our children and youth is at the very core of the work being done at the CHEO Research Institute. Research at CHEO-OCTC covers a full spectrum of pediatric topics. Thanks to donor dollars, funding keep scientists and clinicians working to discover new ways to more gently treat CHEO-OCTC’s most vulnerable patients. VOLUNTEER One of the ways in which we make the best use of donations received is by harnessing the power of volunteers. Their various expertise and life experiences help ensure the success of our fundraising events. Opportunities include CN Cycle for CHEO in May, the CHEO Telethon in early June, and the RBC Race for the Kids in September just to name a few.
James McKellar, President, AM-Tech Electrical Inc. Shawn Mincoff, Partner, MNP LLP
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Tom Papailiadis, Retired David Rattray, President, Public Accountability Consulting Inc. Anna Tosto, Senior Partner, Fasken Martineau
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CHEO-OCTC has been providing family centred care to families in eastern Ontario, western Quebec and beyond since 1974.
Mollypenny, CHEO-OCTC’s beloved therapeutic clown, is part of the Child Life department.
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MAKE-A-WISH EASTERN ONTARIO
What we do Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario’s mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We rely on the support and generosity of our community through internal events, third party events, individual giving, campaigns, corporate
92 Bentley Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3T6 www.makeawisheo.ca eontariochapter@makeawish.ca 613-402-3153 Year founded: 1999 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $1,638,000 (this includes in-kind donations) Twitter: MakeAWishEO Facebook: Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 3% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 33% OTHER CHARITIES: 1% OTHER: 63%
How you can help GIVE
Tanya Desjardins, CEO
Alym Giga, Chair of the Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES David Henry Vice Chair/Legal Advisor
Dr. Irfan Moledina Director/Medical Advisor
Jeff Lee Treasurer
Paul Richards Director
Laura Kneebone Secretary
Dr. Johnna McCormick Director/Medical Advisor
Habib Saikali Director
When you donate to Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario you can trust that your contribution will go directly towards our mission of granting the wish of a child in your community. You are making an immediate and lifelong impact on a sick child’s life which also impacts their family and community. A wish is not only a magical interlude in a terrible and frightening time, it also plays an important role in increasing a child’s sense of empowerment. Children are energized by a wish, by imaging it, describing it, planning it and anticipating it. A wish encourages a child to see a future to fight for and then fight on, often against tremendous odds. A wish gives courage and hope. We have received a significant increase in wish referrals in 2016/2017 and currently have over 100 children who are patiently waiting for their wish. We are proud to ensure that 82% of each
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> NEW FUNDING PRIORITY FOR 2017 150wishes.ca 150wises.ca was launched in honor of Canada’s 150th celebration and aims to raise $1.5 million so 150 wishes can be granted. The campaign is inspired by the kind heart and selfless spirit of former wish child Dominique. Knowing the hope and joy that comes from having a wish granted, Dominique has teamed up with Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario to launch 150wishes.ca for 150 children in eastern Ontario living with life threatening conditions.
Mackenzie, 17, cancer, Rope for Hope wish child/ambassador 2015-2017 ropeforhope.ca
donation goes directly towards our wish granting mission.
VOLUNTEER Volunteers give the most valuable gift of all - their time. Their hard work, passion and commitment to our mission make them the heart and soul of our foundation. We always welcome new volunteers who have the same passion and commitment to wish granting as we do.
Wine for Wishes® - An evening of local food, breweries and wineries in support of Make-A-Wish® Eastern Ontario. www. wineforwish.ca
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alliances, employee giving and legacy giving. We focus on a diversified fundraising approach which is vital to our success of continuing with our mission since we do not receive any government funding. We strive on finding new creative fundraising initiatives to increase our annual revenues to ensure that every eligible child in our territory receive their wish.
Wine for Wishes brings together the best local wineries, breweries and restaurants so that our guests can indulge their inner foodies. Guests sample incredible dishes from the hottest restaurants in town while meeting the people who create the award winning wines and beers, while finding the perfect brew or vino for the connoisseur on their list. This year over year sold out event will be held on April 5th, 2018 at the Shaw Center.
“Adopt-A-Wish” program
Sponsoring a child’s wish through the Adopt-A-Wish program is a way for individuals, businesses, foundations and community groups to make a positive impact on the life of a wish child in your community. The holidays are always a magical time of the year where dreams come true and anything seems
possible. Turn the holiday season into a “Season of Wishes”! Make a donation or/and Adopt-A-Wish in lieu of holiday gifts for co-workers, employees and customers.
Rope for Hope
Rope for Hope is a unique challenge event that calls on participants to raise pledges in exchange for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to rappel down the edge of a high-profile building.
Tysen’s Mission to a Million
A fundraising campaign launch by a former wish recipient, Tysen’s Mission to a Million is a perfect example of how one wish inspired a young man to want to help 100 children receive their wish. Tysen’s mission to a million has touched millions of individuals on a local, national and worldwide level. For more information, visit: missiontoamillion.ca
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What we do Although Canada is one of the most developed countries in the world, roughly three million people live in poverty. That’s one in 10 Canadians. This is a staggering statistic, particularly when we explore the many ways that poverty negatively impacts the lives of people in our communities: • 820 Woodroffe Ave Ottawa, Ontario K2A 3V7
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Every day, however, thousands of Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers strive to make life better for those struggling to make ends meet. Working in 400 communities across Canada, The Salvation Army is one of the largest and most complex social service organizations in the country. Despite this significant scope of work, The Salvation Army's diverse programs focus on the individual needs and strengths of the 1.9 million people we help each year. We are making a huge impact by changing lives and building communities.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 29% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 34% THRIFT STORE: 22% OTHER: 5%
How you can help Commissioner Susan McMillan, Territorial Commander
Andrew Lennox, National Advisory Board Chair
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Janice Barton, President - Radical Simplicity Inc. Daniel Burns, Retired Deputy Minister Government of Ontario Calvin Buss, Partner Audit and Advisory - Deloitte Andrew Grenville, Chief Research Officer Vision Critical
Pina Sciarra, Managing Director Consulting and Deals PwC Canada LLP Marnie A. Spears, President & Chief Executive Officer Ketchum Canada Inc. Bruce V. Walter, Chairman - Nunavut Iron Ore, Inc.
Robert G. McFarlane, Vice Chair RSA Canada, Retired EVP & CFO TELUS Corporation
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> FUNDING PRIORITIES • Emergency and Disaster Services • Community and Family Services (emergency food, clothing and furniture) • Supportive Young Parent Programs • Young Entrepreneurship and Employment Training Program
GIVE As the largest non-governmental direct provider of Santa Shuffle. Photo credit: photovanbeek.com social services in Canada, The Salvation Army offers unprecedented support to society’s most vulnerable. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are giving hope today by investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people. We provide several methods for making an online donation at www.salvationarmy.ca. VOLUNTEER Consider joining our team! Last year 136,000 volunteers dedicated approximately 1.2 million hours of their time to our mission. Their dedication and effort have a huge impact on the amount of support and hope we are able to give to communities across Canada. Volunteers are integral to the work we do and help The Salvation Army to continue making a difference.
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Christmas Kettle Campaign
November 23-December 24, 2017 The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is a fundraising effort that occurs each year during the Christmas season. Kettles are found in 2000 locations across Canada and are an opportunity for the public to donate whatever funds they can to support the work of The Salvation Army during the Christmas season and throughout the year.
Santa Shuffle
December 2nd, 2017 The Salvation Army and Running Room annual Santa Shuffle 5 km Fun Run and 1 km Elf Walk is held in 41 communities across Canada. Teams and individuals of all ages collect pledges online to assist families and individuals in need with basic necessities at Christmas and all year long. Santa Claus leads the 1 km Elf Walk and mascots greet participants along the route. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their favourite Christmas costumes, take part in activities and enjoy a free healthy hot breakfast. All participants receive a unique Santa Shuffle finishers’ medal. Register at www.santashuffle.ca and help fight poverty and restore dignity.
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On May 9, 2017, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, over 50 Telfer alumni, faculty members and friends participated in a special JA Delivery Day to promote financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills to grade 8 youth in the Ottawa community.
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What we do The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) collaborates with community partners and works side-by-side with educators to bring innovative and essential programs into schools to address critical issues, provide students with the additional support they need to succeed, and prepare them for postsecondary studies and fulfilling careers. ONFE is the only organization in Ottawa that
205-900 Morrison Drive Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8K7 www.onfe-rope.ca 613-366-3085 Year founded: 1985 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $3,897,893 Twitter: @ONFE_ROPE Facebook: www.facebook.com/onfe.rope
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 6% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 8% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 55% OTHER CHARITIES: 13% OTHER (EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS): 18%
How you can help Kathy McKinlay President and CEO
Rob White Chair
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Jennifer Adams Director of Education, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Denise Andre Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board Mike Belliveau Regional Vice-President for Eastern Ontario, Royal Bank of Canada Carole Chouinard Partner, Gowling WLG Margo Crawford President & CEO, Business Sherpa Group Édith Dumont Director of Education, Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario Robert Gillett Past President & CEO, Algonquin College Cheryl Jensen President, Algonquin College
François Julien Dean, Telfer School of Management Deanna Monaghan Partner, Ernst & Young LLP Chris O'Gorman Director of Americas Talent Management and Organizational Development, Nokia David Ritonja Vice President, Broadband Access Business Unit North America, Nokia Réjean Sirois Director, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est Ian Shabinsky Principal and Vice President, Leasing and Operations, Glenview Management Ltd Rob White Chartered Professional Accountant, Growth Company Advisor
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Employer Connections is a pilot program that will connect educators and employers, boost enrollment in STEM-related courses, share labour market information, and create work-related learning experiences – all to better prepare students for tomorrow’s careers.
works directly with, and is endorsed by, all four schools boards to deliver programs in more than 80% of schools, providing 110,000 students access to our programs. Over the past 32 years, ONFE has launched more than 40 education programs becoming partners of choice for new, collaborative initiatives that enhance student learning and achievement.
150 Ottawa schools. They provide vital support to students to help meet their complex needs. Together, with teachers, our volunteers help students build core skills, grasp new concepts, close learning gaps, and develop greater self-confidence. Volunteers tell us that helping a student is one of the most fulfilling things they’ve done. Teachers tell us that caring volunteers make an immense difference to children in need of extra support.
GIVE Align your business with ONFE – and give local students the chance to soar! The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) helps students to succeed by tackling issues that create barriers to learning and have a negative impact on student wellbeing. Your donation will fund programs that remove barriers like hunger, inadequate nutrition, skill deficits, and substance abuse; and support students’ learning, skill development, and career preparation. Companies that value education and youth, and want to invest in the communities where their employees work and live, often choose the Ottawa Network for Education because they know their contribution will enhance public education and support student success right here, at home.
VOLUNTEER Each year, we place close to 1,500 volunteers in
The Ottawa School Breakfast program provides for the nutritional needs of 13,500 students in 186 schools daily.
Junior Achievement Ottawa accepting the IPN Global Best Gold Award for Partnership (North America)
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING On October 21, 2017, the Spark Soirée, hosted at the Infinity Convention Centre, will engage you and your company in an evening of entertainment and networking with other community-minded individuals and business professionals, as well as executives from Ottawa’s four school boards. You will be recognized as a company that cares about student nutrition, and a company that invests so every child in Ottawa starts the school day ready to learn, and on equal footing with his or her peers.
the way. The program culminates each year with the JA Company Awards, which recognize and celebrate their hard work and achievements. Students compete for the highly coveted honour of being named Company of the Year. In 2017, the JA Company Awards hosted over 250 guests, including students, parents, teachers, mentors and leading industry experts.
JA Company Program inspires high school students to create an enterprise of their own, with the support of mentors from the business community. Teams of students work together over the course of one semester, gaining valuable employment skills and learning about entrepreneurship along
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Giving Tuesday The “opening day of the giving season” is a day where charities, companies and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and think about others.
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THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
What we do
737 Parkdale Avenue, 1st floor, box 610 Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1J8 www.ohfoundation.ca foundation@toh.ca 613-761-4295
A great hospital is one of the cornerstones of a successful city. In our city, The Ottawa Hospital is the central heartbeat that contributes to the quality of life of the whole of the community – making Ottawa a stronger, healthy, and prosperous city. The Ottawa Hospital provides patient-centred care, touching the lives of thousands of people every day and from every corner of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Specializing in acute care for adults, we are the region’s only trauma center and the hub of cancer care for the region. We provide the best care to the sickest patients and to those with the most
complex health-care issues, with the compassion that aims to treat you like a loved one and make you feel at home. The Ottawa Hospital is one of the top five research hospitals in Canada. Our researchers are investigating every major disease and re-shaping health care, replacing existing ways of being treated with new, better methods. The ability to quickly translate new discoveries into therapies that can be tested in clinical trials is one of our unique strengths. With this ability and our international reputation for innovative stem cell research, it is no exaggeration to say that the world looks to The Ottawa Hospital for new breakthroughs and cures.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES
Year founded: 2000 Total transferred to Hospital in last fiscal year: $20.3 million Twitter: @OttawaHospital Facebook: The Ottawa Hospital - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa
OTHER CHARITIES: 12% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 17% ENDOWMENTS: 24% INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 47%
How you can help GIVE
James Harmon Chair, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Tim Kluke President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
> BOARD MEMBERS James Harmon
Paul McCarney
Subhas Bhargava
Dr. Pradeep Merchant
Susan M.W. Cartwright
Natalie Raffoul
Jeffrey Clarke
Ross Rowan-Legg
Bryce Conrad
Michael Runia
Kevin Ford
Tina Sarellas
Whitney Fox
Steven West
Sandra Goldberg
Bruce H. Wolfgram
The Ottawa Hospital is changing how medicine is practiced in Ottawa, Canada, and around the world. As a leader in cutting-edge research and technology, it is at your Hospital that ideas come to life, collaboration leads to success, and new tools advance patient care. Throughout the coming decade, we will embark on a quest that will change Ottawa’s health care landscape for the next century. Our goal is, and will remain, providing exceptional care to every patient that walks through our doors. To do so, we must continue to fund research, equipment and care - not all of which is covered by the province. This is when we turn to our community leaders. Community support enables us to buy new, cutting edge equipment to treat people in our community. It enables our researchers to lead world-first clinical
trials, and develop better therapies and cures for the most debilitating diseases. In some cases, a donation can be leveraged up to 10 times by external funding – making every dollar you and your employees invest go even further.
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING We are proud to be recognized as one of the most efficient and effective hospital foundations in all of Canada. We are recognized by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy as a Top Performer in North America.
Gregory Kane Mitchell Kurylowicz
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS
TENDER LOVING RESEARCH CAMPAIGN
In 2014, The Ottawa Hospital launched the Tender Loving Research campaign to raise $50m over three years. Funds raised will be allocated to research on regenerative medicine, cancer, and improving patient care. We have raised $38m to date.
Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
> FUNDING PRIORITIES
Research in regenerative medicine, cancer, and to improve patient care. Cancer care equipment and facilities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Ottawa Hospital’s Run for a Reason participation in Ottawa Race Weekend enables our community to raise funds to support The Ottawa Hospital across a variety of funding priorities that personally connect with them. Our supporters raised $310,000 in 2017, making us the largest charity supported at the event.
Technology and equipment to enhance treatment options.
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THE OTTAWA SENATORS FOUNDATION
What we do
1000 Palladium Drive Ottawa, Ontario K2V 1A5 www.sensfoundation.com info@sensfoundation.com 613-599-0323 Year founded: 1998 Total revenue for 2016-2017 fiscal year: $6 million Twitter: @sensfoundation Facebook: facebook.com/ottawasenatorsfoundation
The Ottawa Senators Foundation empowers children and youth to reach their full potential by investing in social recreation and education programs that promote both physical and mental wellness. It is proud to have a direct impact on the lives of so many each year. Annually the Ottawa Senators Foundation provides financial and in-kind support to more than 100 charitable organizations in the National Capital Region. The Ottawa Senators Foundation invests in programs designed to reach vulnerable youth and the more than one in five local kids that do not have access to after-school sports, recreation or social programs. Examples of social recreation investments include SENS RINKs, Sens Camperships at 20 different Summer Camps, and the Sens Sports & Leadership League at the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. Further examples of their investments in the community’s future through educational initiatives
directed towards youth, teens and young adults, include Sens In School and post-secondary school bursaries. The Ottawa Senators Foundation also provides financial support to local charitable organizations focused on meeting the needs of families with children and youth suffering from various forms of mental health and addiction illnesses. Examples of these supported organizations include project S.T.E.P. and The Bridges Program at the Youth Services Bureau in partnership with DIFD. Roger Neilson House is a pediatric respite and palliative care home dedicated to enhancing the comfort and quality of life of children and families in a time of need. The Ottawa Senators Foundation has made a long-term commitment to cover an important portion of the annual operating budget for the home and to help build an endowment fund to provide for its future financial stability and growth.
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES ELECTRONIC 50/50 RAFFLE AT OTTAWA SENATORS HOME GAMES: 49% SIGNATURE EVENTS & CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS: 26% COMMUNITY EVENTS: 17% PHILANTHROPIC DONATIONS: 8% Danielle Robinson, President & CEO
Goldy Hyder, Chair of Board of Directors
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES Marsha Akkerhuis, Wife of Senators Head Coach Guy Boucher
Greg Farrell, (retired 2016) President & COO, Giant Tiger
Tom Anselmi, President & CEO, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
Claude Hamelin, General Manager, Destination Gatineau
Mirko Bibic, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer and Executive VP, Corporate Development, Bell
Cliff Hammell, Associate Dealer/Owner, Canadian Tire Corporation
Frank Bilodeau, Vice President, Scotiabank, Ottawa and West Quebec Ken Charbonneau, (retired 2017) Partner, KPMG LLP Kevin Cinq-Mars, President, Tomlinson Group of Companies Barbara Crook, Director, Danbe Foundation
Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Janice Macdonald, President, The Beacon Agency Graham Macmillan, President, Macmillan Capital Ian Mendes, Host, TSN1200, Bell Media Honourable Vern White, Senator, Senate of Canada
Trie Donovan, Wife of Senators Alumni, Shean Donovan
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
How you can help GIVE The Ottawa Senators Foundation welcomes and encourages gifts from individuals, groups, foundations and corporations, for the purpose of enhancing the services that the Ottawa Senators Foundation provides to its various stakeholder groups and its supported programs. The Ottawa Senators Foundation utilizes sponsorship and participation of its Signature Events and other fundraising initiatives to ensure that all donations received are maximized to their fullest and have the greatest philanthropic impact to the designated programs and end-users. Donations can be made by cheque or online and tax receipts will be issued according to the preference of the donor. Monthly or planned giving programs are also available. Senators tickets from Sens Fans and Season Seat Members can be donated through the “Cheer for Charity” program wherein the Foundation will distribute tickets to deserving children, youth, families or school groups.
"SENS RINK" PROGRAM The Ottawa Senators Foundation is committed to building a total of 20 SENS RINKS (Recreational Investments in Neighbourhoods for Kids) giving children and families access to year-round activities including hockey, skating, ball hockey, basketball, lacrosse in addition to community activities of all kinds. These outdoor recreational facilities will provide easily accessible and subsidized recreation and sport opportunities for some of the most vulnerable communities across the region. The Foundation has completed 12 SENS RINKS to date. The SENS RINKS program will enable hundreds of kids and families to have a place in their community to get active, establish healthy routines and provide access to programs and activities that otherwise would have been out of reach. The Ottawa Senators Foundation seeks investment partners to help offset construction, project management and activity programming costs for each new SENS RINK project. VOLUNTEER The Ottawa Senators Foundation is grateful to receive support from volunteers throughout the year with the greatest need for volunteers centered around its Signature Events. Sponsors often look to provide their staff with different engaging volunteer opportunities. Examples of opportunities for volunteers include Sens Camp Day Visits, Sens Soirée, Sens Telethon and other Signature and Community Events.
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING Bell Senators Charity Golf Classic: Monday, Sept. 11 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club
Bell DIFD Hockey Talks Mental Health: Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Canadian Tire Centre
Ferguslea Hat Trick Speaker Series Lunch #1: Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Bayshore Shopping Centre
Ferguslea Senators Soiree: February, 2018 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy
NHL Hockey Fights Cancer Game: Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators Foundation Telethon: March 9th at Canadian TIre Centre
Ferguslea Hat Trick Speaker Series Lunch #2: Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre
Molson Sens Alumni & NHL Celebrity Cup April 6-7, 2018
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There is no Home-cooked meal without a home
HELP US BUILD A HOME AND BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR 42 LOCAL WOMEN
Your donation will help women transition out of crisis and in to the stability of a new affordable and supportive housing community.
For more information and to donate now call or visit us at
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CORNERSTONE HOUSING FOR WOMEN
What we do Every year, almost 1,000 women become homeless in Ottawa. Cornerstone provides emergency shelter and safe, permanent housing for a diversity of women. Our goal is for every woman to have a safe, affordable place to call home so she may reach her full potential in a caring community. We have more than 65 full and part-time staff and almost 314 Booth Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7K2 Year founded: 2009 Total revenue for last fiscal year: $3,300,000
> TOP FUNDING SOURCES We are currently planning a beautiful new housing community on Princeton Avenue
www.cornerstonewomen.ca info@cornerstonewomen.ca 613-254-6584
in Ottawa’s west end.
Twitter: @HopeCornerstone Facebook: facebook.com/CornerstoneHousing/
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: 7% CORPORATE DONATIONS: 1% GOVERNMENT FUNDING: 73% OTHER CHARITIES: 2% OTHER 17%
How you can help Sue Garvey, Executive Director
300 volunteers. Every year, we provide more than 140,000 nourishing meals. Cornerstone provides basic needs and a variety of support programs, such as spiritual support, safety planning, mental health and addictions support, computer training, employment counseling, crisis counseling and housing search.
Wilda Phillips, Foundation Board Chair
> BOARD MEMBERS + EXECUTIVES MANAGEMENT BOARD:
FOUNDATION BOARD:
Margaret Bloodworth, Chair, Management Board
Wilda Phillips, Chair, Foundation Board
Barb Belohoubek
Arpad Abonyi
Marilyn Box
Lesley Cameron
Patricia Hassard
Dianne Wing
Jean McCloskey
Monica Harvey
Edeltraud Neal
Gerda Kraft
Joyce Potter
Peggy Lister
Georgia Roberts
Trudy Sutton
GIVE Our new Princeton facility will provide a safe home for 42 women who need moderate support. The women who move into this new space will be transitioning out of crisis, but will still need some help living in the community. The Sisters of Jeanne d’Arc are entrusting Cornerstone with the residence they have used as their “Mother House” for many years. This will allow the sisters to continue their legacy of helping women in need. The Sisters, Cornerstone Housing for Women, architect Barry Hobin and Uniform Urban Developments have come together for the redevelopment of this space into 42 supportive housing apartments for women. These four parties all care deeply about the Westboro community and want to see this space used in an inspiring way. It’s an ideal partnership!
This exciting renovation began in the summer of 2017. The architect for the project will be Anthony Leaning of CSV Architects. When it’s completed, Cornerstone will have a brand new, transformative space that women can come to and turn their lives around. There are a number of programs and items for which we are fundraising in order to bring this project to fruition. Please contact us for project or donation information. VOLUNTEER As a Cornerstone volunteer, you can be vital piece of the puzzle that helps women break the cycle of poverty and homelessness and build a new life of hope and stability. Here are a few of the ways you might like to volunteer at Cornerstone: • Sorting food donations, and helping prepare the nutritious meals that fuel Cornerstone women. • Providing transportation and accompaniment for appointments, housing search, and moving. • Organizing activities like arts and crafts or games nights, off-site adventures, and exercise programming that keeps every day joyful and new. • Providing haircuts, tailoring a dress or a pair of pants, and sorting through donations, so residents can feel like their best selves and live with dignity. We welcome new ideas and projects to accommodate your special skill sets! We welcome everyone to start the conversation about volunteering at Cornerstone.
Leslie Worden
> GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS Ottawa
> FUNDING PRIORITIES For our new Princeton facility: • Technology equipment and furniture for its Lifelong Learning Centre • A video surveillance system • Elevator for mobility assistance
> EVENTS + FUNDRAISING
Annual Garden Party & Fashion Show
“Building the Dream” Capital Campaign
The Annual Garden Party & Fashion Show, hosted by Sukoo Sukhoo, has become our signature event. Held every June, this fundraiser contributes $25,000 annually, all of which goes towards providing shelter, meals and counseling for the women who come to Cornerstone seeking to rebuild their lives.
Our “Building the Dream” Capital Campaign is raising $1.5 million for our newest housing community located at 373 Princeton Avenue. The campaign runs through February 2018, and we expect renovations will be completed by June 2018. This new property will provide safe, affordable housing for 42 women transitioning out of homelessness.
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Stephanie MacGregor on her trip to east Africa.
Corporate intelligence
After spending close to two decades in the corporate world, responsible for more than $1 billion in revenue and thousands of employees all over the world, Pagani knows how to run successful businesses and resultsdriven campaigns. He is encouraging his team at the Ottawa Community Foundation to adopt business principles when making decisions. “The system is comprised of big-hearted people, but ... (it is) too heavily reliant on grants,” he says. “The focus needs to be on evidence-based decision making, a systems oriented approach to problem-solving and private-public-philanthropic partnerships.” He feels the sustainability of the sector lies in part in the development of social enterprises, innovative ideas that generate new revenue opportunities for charitable organizations. “A big part of my job is giving people the license to think creatively and encourage them to challenge the status quo,” he explains. “Let’s try new ideas and if we fail, let’s do it quickly and learn what we need to learn and move on.”
Similarities and differences
Mitchell Bellman knows the impact a struggle with mental health can have on a person’s life. The recently appointed president and CEO of the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health watched as a close friend went through treatment at the Royal Ottawa Hospital. “It’s a life-changing experience,” Bellman explains, “and a cause that is close to my heart.” By Shannon Bain Bellman worked with the United Way as senior director of strategic giving and with the t was on a trip to east Africa that Stephanie Aside from fundraising, Jewish Federation of Ottawa as its president MacGregor made a career-altering decision. MacGregor is relying on her and CEO before taking over as managing The senior marketing executive, who was background in corporate director of Nylene Canada in 2015. Mitchell Bellman spent two years as managing director working with Cognos at the time, was travelling on communications and relationship “I really valued my time in the private safari with a friend. As part of their adventure, they building to get people talking about of Nylene Canada before sector,” he says. “It gave me an appreciation of joining the Royal Ottawa explored small villages in Tanzania and Kenya and met the issues and engaged in finding the challenges of running a business, of being Foundation for Mental some of the families living in rural communities. solutions. entrepreneurial in Canada and continuing to Health as president and “I recall someone telling me that if they only had “This is truly life-saving work run a successful company in order to provide CEO. PHOTO BY CAROLINE PHILLIPS one grain of rice and their neighbour had none, they and is critically important to the employment and community well-being.” would share that grain of rice with them. It wasn't health of our youth,” she says. “We He spent two years overseeing the about poverty, but rather the generosity of spirit and all have to work together to build a operations of the Arnprior-based nylon factory community caring,” MacGregor says. “On our way back stronger community.” before returning to Ottawa and the charitable sector. home, my friend asked what I wanted to do with the MacGregor is one of several leaders in Ottawa’s “One of the things I enjoy most about this work is rest of my life. It may sound corny, but I knew from that charitable and nonprofit sector with previous that it’s much more socially engaging,” he says of his moment that I wanted to make a difference and change experience in the private sector. Here are some of the role with the Royal Ottawa Foundation. “Working my contribution to the world.” lessons learned and approaches they brought to their with donors and discussing the things that drive their True to her word, MacGregor arrived back home and current roles: passion and ways that they want to improve the world – began developing an outline of what giving back it’s very exciting to be part of those conversations.” would mean for her. She took a more active role Injection of business thinking Bellman sees a lot of similarities in the management in volunteerism, putting her advertising, event Marco Pagani is not one to back down from a challenge. of for-profit companies and those in the charitable management and sponsorship skills to work, helping The former Nortel Networks senior executive is sector, such as finding talented staff, managing several charities get the attention they desired. In looking to shake up the not-for-profit sector and get customer and donor relations, and the need for addition, she managed the Cognos community people talking about some of the issues facing the effective communication across the organization. investment program until she left the tech firm in 2007. community while challenging them to find interesting But, at the end of the day, the product he is trying to “I could see how important it was that a for-profit ways to solve them. sell today is the vision of change for the future. company invest in community building and the impact “My view would be to inject more business thinking “In the charitable sector, you are trying to convince it could have,” she explains. “And I knew it was time to into the sector,” says Pagani, the president and CEO people to support a concept of how you are going make the switch and work with an organization that of the Ottawa Community Foundation. “We live in a to make the world a little better,” he says. “And the was dedicated to changing people’s lives.” wonderful city but, when you have a deliberate look, difference is, you have an organization behind you Today, MacGregor is at the helm of the Dave Smith you can see the need in terms of things like affordable that is going to implement that concept and turn those Youth Treatment Centre Foundation as its executive housing, poverty and food security, and the numbers precious charitable dollars into something that will director. are high.” benefit everyone.”
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Million-dollar dream:
Make-A-Wish recipient gives back in a big way
Tysen with his Hollywood idol, actor and comedian Adam Sandler.
By Shannon Bain
Ottawa teenager raises funds for charitable organization after being granted wish to meet Adam Sandler
Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario. Along with that distinction, Tysen is also racking up a long list of honours ranging from being recognized as Stittsville's Youth Citizen of the Year to securing The Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers handed out by the Governor General. In 2016, he was recognized by Real Leaders magazine as one of the top 100 global visionary leaders of tomorrow. According to Tanya Desjardins, the CEO of Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario, being a changemaker comes naturally to Tysen. His financial contributions over the last four years ysen Lefebvre is a man on a mission. have accounted for one-third of the wishes they adopt each The 17-year-old has set his sights on raising $1 year. million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern “He is incredible – words just can’t describe how I feel Ontario, an organization that grants the wishes of children about him. He has this humbleness and self-confidence that with life-threatening medical conditions. is really rare, especially for a teenager,” she explains. “Tysen And if the $1 million goal wasn’t struggles to talk about his challenges; impressive enough, the teen is doing it that’s not who he is. He has a very strong while battling a rare and life-threatening personality and is positive and outgoing condition. Tysen was diagnosed at birth and he wants to inspire others.” with Pfeiffer Syndrome type 2, a genetic While Tysen is one of Ottawa’s biggest disorder that causes some of the skull Make-A-Wish supporters, things were bones to fuse together early, affecting very different just a few short years the shape of the head and face. ago. That’s when Tysen first became Despite undergoing more than 27 part of the Make-A-Wish family, as a surgeries in his young life, Tysen wish recipient himself. He dreamed of remains positive and focused on the meeting his Hollywood idol – actor and ultimate goal of realizing his Mission to comedian Adam Sandler – and, in 2012, a Million. that dream became a reality. Tysen was “It’s going to be so exciting when we invited to California for a very special get there. I can’t wait,” he says. “I am just meet-and-greet with Sandler on the going to be so happy!” Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Right now, Tysen’s fundraising Calif. website is sitting at close to $650,000 “We had an amazing day and at the raised and, with more than a year left end of it, Adam (Sandler) took us in his campaign, the spirited teen is into his office at Happy Madison confident he’ll surpass his goal. Productions and showed us around. Reaching that million-dollar Tysen was completely blown away by all milestone has been a full-time job for the awards on the wall and thank-you – Fundraiser Tysen Lefebvre the superstar high school student. Like letters from kids and families Adam had most teenagers, Tysen enjoys watching helped,” says Linda Lefebvre, Tysen’s hockey and playing video games, but the reality is he mom. “He came back home and started thinking about how spends the majority of his spare time networking with local he could follow in Adam’s footsteps and pay it forward.” businesses and community groups. It’s all in an effort to Today, through his Mission to a Million campaign, Tysen raise awareness and donations for his mission. Some of his has successfully adopted 25 of the 100 wishes he set out largest contributors include the Graham Family Foundation, to accomplish. He has more than 330 teammates working 24 Hours of Hockey for Wishes, Pointe of Grace Dance behind the scenes to ensure he reaches his goal. The Company, Thomas Cavanagh Construction and Shouldice final fundraising push will be launched this fall,with the Mechanical. campaign wrapping up in style with a gala celebration in October 2018. ‘Humbleness and self-confidence’ “I am so happy to see everybody working together,” says “Dream big or go home” – that's Tysen’s philosophy, and it’s Tysen. “It’s amazing to see everyone pitch in and help make working. this a success.” His fundraising successes have garnered local, national If you would like to make a donation or join and international attention. He is being touted as the Tysen’s Mission to a Million Campaign please visit youngest and most successful fundraiser in the history of www.missiontoamillion.ca.
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Tysen outside the Happy Madison Square Gardens basketball court at Sony Pictures.
“It’s going to be so exciting when we get there. I can’t wait.”
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The personalization of philanthropy Organizations must spend more time getting to know their donors and understand what interests, inspires and engages them By Mena Gainpaulsingh
in support of new and bold ideas for social, environmental and economic change,” says Cressman-Dickinson. “Our model gives us the flexibility to fund both established organizations and individuals willing to pilot unproven concepts. JustChange places importance on giving money without strings attached, trusting that those working to advance issues in these areas know best how to allocate the $1,000 to accelerate their initiatives and create change. Ottawa has an established Giving Circle ecosystem, with other initiatives following similar models including Awesome Ottawa and Soup Ottawa.
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hilanthropy is such an important part of our social structure. In 2014, Canadian charities issued $15.7 billion in receipts. That’s a lot of people, organizations and companies giving out considerable funding with the intent of doing good in their communities. While traditional methods of charitable giving and fundraising continue to bring in significant funding for long-established charities to do great things, we are increasingly seeing some shifts in what prompts people to become more philanthropically engaged. There is no doubt that as competition for funds increases, donors are becoming more discerning when it comes to choosing what to support, and how. As a result, nonprofits are evolving to meet donor needs more effectively. Here are some of the developments we are seeing in the sector when it comes to donor behaviour, and what donors expect from charities.
Better impact reporting It is no longer enough for charities to simply talk about what they do and how they do it. It’s becoming abundantly more important for charities to demonstrate impact to ensure a long-term relationship with their donors. “Donors are increasingly concerned about how their money is being used and the impact it is having in the community,” says Anita James, Director of Strategic Initiatives with the Ottawa Community Foundation. “Donors are increasingly concerned about how their money is being used and the impact it is having in the community.” She says that finding ways to effectively measure results and report back is not only good practice, but also helps charities understand if and how they are moving the needle on priority issues. It also highlights the charities and approaches that are making a difference. James says funders and donors alike use evaluation reports to further identify needs, lessons learned and opportunities that inform the narratives around issues and allow for evidence-based decision-making.
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More customization, more involvement Customized giving has been a trend that has been developing for several years. This includes child sponsorship, where people are able to hear about how their donations have an ongoing impact on an individual life, and microfinancing initiatives such as Kiva. Meanwhile, donors here in Ottawa are bringing their own personalized flavour of philanthropy to the city.
“Donors are increasingly concerned about how their money is being used and the impact it is having in the community.” – Anita James, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ottawa Community Foundation
Giving Circles are one such example of how people are making the choice to directly choose the specific projects to which they want to give. Jesse Cressman-Dickinson is one of the founders of JustChange Canada, a non-profit supporting the development of city-based chapters that award $1,000 via a bi-monthly call for great ideas. Their chapters raise funds through monthly donations from each of the local board members. “JustChange members in Ottawa pool their own funds
Donors thinking more deeply, and personally, about their impact is the kind of shift in thinking that David Sweanor – Ottawa’s 2016 Philanthropist of the Year – welcomes. Sweanor, an adjunct professor of law at the University of Ottawa, was entirely anonymous when it came to his charitable giving until 2015. Then one day he decided to come out of the philanthropy closet. Why did he decide to do this? Sweanor said there were two main motivating factors. He wanted to encourage more people to think about how they can change the world through charitable giving. He also wanted people to think more about how they give, and to what. “We invariably have limited resources and face great opportunities,” Sweanor said. “Who has the best ideas on how to most effectively create the changes we want to see in the world? Which organizations have become stale, who can do the job better, and who can help good organizations become great ones?”
An evolving sector So what does this mean for the nonprofit and charitable sector? How might they need to change their approach when it comes to connecting with donors? Organizations must spend more time getting to know their donors and understand what interests, inspires and engages them. They also may need to consider how they can become more flexible with their approach – perhaps offering more choice in terms of giving and stewardship – so donors can have a more wholesome experience through their charitable involvement. Philanthropy is about a true partnership between the donor and the organization. It’s about bringing nonprofits and funders together in a way where they both benefit from the contributions that are made. As a result, the world will continue to be better off.
Mena Gainpaulsingh is President-Elect at AFP Ottawa and CEO of Purposeful Fundraising Inc.
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These listings, compiled by the United Way Ottawa, provide information on nearly 1,000 charities in Ottawa and the surrounding area. The name and contact details are followed by the organizations' registered charity number.
Action Canada For Sexual Health And Rights
Air Cadet League Of Canada 872 Kiwanis Kanata Squadron
251 Bank St, 2nd Fl 613-241-4474 www.cfsh.ca 107848319RR0001
52 Black Bear Way www.872-squadron-rcac.ca 123613523RR0032
Action Life Ottawa 40-1000 Brookfield Rd. 118777341RR0001
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1989 Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation 3-247 Barr St., Renfrew 866-883-2363 890349061RR0001
1In6 Canada 102-120 Prestige Cir. www.themensproject.ca 871244810RR0001
211 Ottawa-Kiwanis Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee P.O. Box 23097 123613523RR0075
33 Cer Foundation 93 McLennan Way 806145280RR0001
9th Hour Theatre Company 3-1102 Somerset St. W. 836115709RR0001
261 Montreal Rd., Local 200 613-562-8219 www.action-logement.ca 895387538RR0001
A Company Of Fools Theatre 910 Gladstone Ave. (upstairs) 613-863-7529 879738623RR0001
A Love Of Tennis 25 Keys Way 835021205RR0001
Abbeyfield Houses Society Of Ottawa 425 Parkdale Ave. 613-448-3060 899344758RR0001
Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church 1575 Belcourt Blvd. 118776327RR0001
Abo Ther Al Ghafari Mosque Association
416-2249 Carling Ave. 613-235-0344 138031596RR0001
Advanced Coronary Treatment (Act) Foundation Of Canada 2-379 Holland Ave. 131966178RR0001
Aeric 255 Smyth Rd. www.conferenceboard.ca 118778091RR0001
Aga Khan Foundation Canada 199 Sussex Dr. 613-567-2532 100072586RR0001
PO Box 9424 Stn. T 140034166RR0001
AIDS Committee of Ottawa 19 Main St. 108070749RR0001
Air Cadet League of Canada 66 Lisgar St. 125593657RR0004
Air Cadet League of Canada 51 National Aviation Museum Squadron 235-532 Montreal Rd. 123613523RR0031
Air Cadet League Of Canada 632 Orleans Squadron 1619 Orleans Blvd. 613-304-3739 123613523RR0028
273 Donald St. 893017962RR0001
Air Cadet League Of Canada - 706 Ottawa Snowy Owl Squadron
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Of Ottawa-Carleton
4048 Carling Ave. 123613523RR0033
2103 - 3360 Southgate Rd. 131341893RR0001
Acceso International PO Box 11395 892291501RR0001
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30 Cleary Ave. 613-745-4412 804860955RR0001
Aladin Childcare Services
Andrew Fleck Child Care Services
2240 Russell Rd. 134655125RR0001
600-700 Industrial Ave. 106710965RR0001
Algonquin College Campus Ministry
Anglican Church of the Messiah Ottawa
P112-1385 Woodroffe Ave. 613-727-4723 854257003RR0001
315 Lisgar St. 826031627RR0001
Algonquin College Foundation
Anglican Military Ordinariate
B210-1385 Woodroffe Ave. 888260643RR0001
CFSU(O) Uplands Site Bldg 469 613-996-5444 868473315RR0001
All Saints Church, Greely, Ontario
Annunciation to the TheotokosSt Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral
5389 Bowesville Rd. 613-822-0884 108084658RR0001
15 Lebreton St. N. 613-230-2687 www.ottawacathedral.org 884003708RR0001
Adoption Council Of Canada
Ahlul-Bayt Centre, Ottawa
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Ancoura
All Saints Westboro Parish 347 Richmond Rd. 613-725-9487 108084658RR0084
Anti-Nmda Receptor Encephalitis Foundation 88 Renova Priv. 843328337RR0001
Almas Jiwani Foundation 502-331 Cooper St. 646-781-4400 www.unwomencanada.org 892989765RR0001
Almonte Community Co-Ordinators 118 Mill St. P.O. Box 538, Almonte 118784206RR0001
Almonte General Hospital 75 Spring St., Almonte 118784214RR0001
Almonte General Hospital Foundation 75 Spring St., Almonte 877913012RR0001
Alta Vista Baptist Church 887 Canterbury Ave. 865247456RR0001
Alzheimer Society Of Ottawa and Renfrew County 1750 Russell Rd. 613-523-4004 118785013RR0001
Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre 488 Wilbrod St. 613-563-0363 www.amethyst-Ottawa.org 106707953RR0001
Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario 404 McArthur Ave. 613-729-6761 885431569RR0001
Aphasia Centre of OttawaCarleton 300-2081 Merivale Rd. www.aphasiaOttawa.com 893571869RR0001
Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church of Ottawa 887 Canterbury Ave. 889918595RR0001
Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church 225 McClellan Rd. 838895829RR0001
Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group PO Box 255 Arnprior 839031150RR0001
Arnprior and District Child Care Services 225 A Baskin Dr. W. Arnprior 130362718RR0001
Arnprior and District Food Bank PO Box 463, Arnprior 613-623-3001 889473062RR0001
Amnesty International Air Cadet League Of Canada 742 National Capital Squadron 2515 Bank St., Box 40008 123613523RR0029
312 Laurier Ave. E. 613-744-7667 www.amnesty.ca 118785914RR0001
Arnprior and District Humane Society 490 Didak Dr., Arnprior 613-623-9770 888957073RR0001
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Arnprior-Braeside-Mcnab Seniors At Home Program 7A-106 Mcgonigal St. W., Arnprior 106723042RR0001
Arts Ottawa East
Barrhaven United Church 3013 Jockvale Rd. 613-825-1707 www.barrhavenunited.org 131980906RR0001
Beacon Learning Centre 2379 Ogilvie Rd. 106779770RR0001
Beechwood Cemetery Foundation
260-245 Centrum Blvd. 613-580-2767 121777023RR0001
280 Beechwood Ave. 613-741-9530 888112018RR0001
Artswell
Bell's Corners Parish of Christ Church
211 Bronson Ave. 864335435RR0001
Ashbury College Foundation
3861 Old Richmond Rd. www.christchurchbelscorners.ca 108084658RR0019
362 Mariposa Ave. 613-749-5954 118790971RR0001
Bells Corners United Church
Association Francophone De Parents D'Enfants Dyslexiques Ou Ayant Tout Autre Trouble D'Apprentissage
Bereaved Families of Ontario Ottawa Region
205A-435 Donald St. 613-837-7350 898998521RR0001
Association Pour L'Integration Sociale D'Ottawa 235 Donald St. 613-744-2241 131849515RR0001
Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary's Parish 320 Olmstead St. 128967353RR0045
Assunnah Muslims Association 2515 Bank St. PO Box 40149 613-523-9977 863858494RR0001
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Banff Avenue Community House 2084 Banff Ave. United A & B 613-739-5702 886176940RR0001
Baobab Tree Drum Dance Community 323 Clifton Rd. 613-729-0987 861587095RR0001
Barrhaven Child Care Centre 56 Kennevale Dr. 119471423RR0001
Barrhaven Community Concert Band 214 Muskan St. 838935781RR0001
Barrhaven Food Cupboard 3013 Jockvale Rd. 613-825-3315 839063831RR0001
3955 Richmond Rd 106783343RR0001
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School 2199 Regency Terrace 119249225RR0001
Bruce House 402-251 Bank St. 613-729-0911 www.brucehouse.org 134127166RR0001
Black History Ottawa 108-111 Abert St. www.blackhistoryottawa.org 853686962RR0001
Bruyère Continuing Care 43 Bruyere St. 613-562-6299 872740766RR0001
Blessed Sacrament's Parish 194 Fourth Ave. 128967353RR0092
Blessed Saint Xenia of Petersburg Russian Orthodox Church
Bruyère Foundation 43 Bruyere St. 613-562-6299 888460441RR0001
Buddhist Congress of Canada
4 Colchester Sq. 140664087RR0001
1481 Heron Rd. 885171546RR0001
Bonnechere Manor Auxiliary of Renfrew
Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines (B.A.R.K.)
470 Albert St., Renfrew 118813468RR0001
2229 Braeside Ave. 868956418RR0001
Boston Terrier Rescue Canada
Bytown Fire Brigade
22 Baskin Dr. E., P.O. Box 21001, Arnprior 705-444-6260 807074091RR0001
1-2880 Sheffield Rd. 124729898RR0001
Bernadette Child Care Centre
Boy Scouts of Canada Quebec Provincial Council
Caldwell Family Centre
100 Thomas More Pvt. 889324190RR0001
200-1345 Baseline Rd. 873528590RR0001
Bethel Pentecostal Church of Ottawa
Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
303-211 Bronson Ave. 613-597-4278 853432730RR0001
500 Viewmount Dr. 613-226-1383 820916534RR0001
2825 Dumaurier Ave. 613-232-0925 www.bgcottawa.org 118814565RR0001
Bettye Hyde Co-Operative Nursery School
Brain Injury Association of Canada
43 Blackburn Ave. 613-236-3108 106790819RR0001
Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa 12-1645 Woodroffe Ave. 613-247-4776 www.bbbso.ca 106794431RR0001
Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary 810 Pelton Rd., Kemptville 805086543RR0001
Billy Buffet's House Of Welcome 243 Granville St. 125680009RR0001
Biodiversity Conservancy International 94 Four Seasons Dr. 895187763RR0001
113-2706 Alta Vista Dr. 862771540RR0001
Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley
201A-508 Gladstone Ave. 613-231-5683 890149396RR0001
1100 Medford St., Units 20-22 613-728-1268 106897747RR0001
Calvary United Pentecostal Church of Ottawa 1681 Cyrville Rd. 898885652RR0001
Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Foundation PO Box Stn. B 890198898RR0001
Camp Misquah 3332 McCarthy Rd. PO Box 37086 129615118RR0001
219-211 Bronson Ave. 118954866RR0001
Camp Quality Canada
Breast Cancer Action
6571 Greely West Dr. 133423962RR0001
301-1390 Prince of Wales Dr. 613-736-5921 140776980RR0001
Bridge 285 Didsbury Rd. 613-592-7635 118977628RR0001
Britannia United Church 985 Pinecrest Rd. 106811656RR0001
Bromley Road Baptist Church Birthright Of Ottawa
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1900 Lauder Dr. 805943552RR0001
Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. 613-237-5550 876904921RR0001
Can-Go Afar Foundation 8-81 Aurigua Dr. www.cangoafar.com 856725825RR0001
Canacoll Foundation 960 Carling Ave. 118828219RR0001
Canada Bangladesh Education Trust 365 Stoneway Dr. 801146101RR0001
Canada Council For The Arts PO Box 1047 Stn. B www.canadacouncil.ca 108074527RR0001
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Canada Post Community Foundation
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
PO Box 90007 RPO CANADA POST PL www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/ aboutus/cpfoundation/default.jsf 801839010RR0001
701-151 Slater St. 108074980RR0001
Canada Science and Technology Museum Corp. Foundation 2421 Lancaster Rd. 613-991-6263 cstmuseum.techno-science.ca/en 821123619RR0001
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs 200-440 Laurier Ave. W. 106842958RR0001
Canadian Association of the Deaf 606-251 Bank St. www.cad.ca 108075003RR0001
Canada Without Poverty 251 Bank St. 2nd Fl 613-789-0096 www.cwp-csp.ca 130916638RR0001
Canada-Africa Community Health Alliance 317-2310 St. Laurent Blvd. 613-234-9992 862889755RR0001
Canada-Hungary Educational Foundation 21 McLeod St. 833718877RR0001
Canadian 4-H Foundation 960 Carling Ave., Building 106 4-h-canada.ca 887411288RR0001
Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers' Association 206-720 Belfast Rd. 613-744-5090 www.c5pba.ca 100774124RR0001
Canadian Bible Centre 52 Bateman Dr. 825738685RR0001
Canadian Blood Services 1800 Alta Vista Dr. 613-739-2300 www.bloodservices.ca 870157641RR0001
Canadian Blood Services Foundation 1800 Alta Vista Dr. 863913950RR0001
Canadian Breast Cancer Network 602-331 Cooper St. 613-230-3044 www.cbcn.ca 889802971RR0001
Canadian Celiac Association Ottawa Chapter PO Box 39035 Billings PO 613-786-1335 www.ottawaceliac.ca 119218741RR0001
Canadian AIDS Society 100-190 O'Connor St. 613-230-3580 www.cdnaids.ca/welcome 120863311RR0001
Canadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation PO Box 51045 613-986-5869 897572152RR0001
Canadian Arctic Resources Committee 488 Gladstone Ave. 613-759-4284 carc.org 106842362RR0001
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing 1216 Bordeau Grove 613-824-7393 119051514RR0001
Canadian Association for HIV Research 236 Metcalfe St. www.cahr-acrv.ca 133120675RR0001
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Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity C304-440 Albert St. 613-400-1875 www.jersvision.org 863207981RR0001
Canadian Centre for International Justice
Canadian Council Of The Blind 401-396 Cooper St 119218899RR0001
Canadian Council On International Law 275 Bay St 118830595RR0001
Canadian Council On Social Development PO Box 13713 119218923RR0001
Canadian Evaluation Society Educational Fund 1485 Laperriere Ave. 810284174RR0001
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation 200-440 Laurier Ave W 882146509RR0001
Canadian Federation Of Humane Societies 102-30 Concourse Gate 613-224-8072 118830884RR0001
Canadian Film Institute 2 Daly Avenue www.cfi-icf.ca 118831023RR0001
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (Support Our Troops) 101 Colonel By Dr. 123123123RR0001
Canadian Foundation For Animal-Assisted Support Services 14-1010 Polytek St. 870159043RR0001
Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association 205-2415 Holly Lane 613-526-1584 129951109RR0002
312 Laurier Ave. E. 865759088RR0001
Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association- National Capital Region
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
205-2415 Holly Lane 846917961RR0001
500-251 Bank St. 613-563-1341 www.policyalternatives.ca 124146473RR0001
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Canadian Chiari Association c/o Thomas Watson 5654 Hazeldean Rd. www.chiari.ca 836112433RR0001
60 Cambridge St. N., Annex D 613-241-3663 137604195RR0001
Canadian Humanist Publications PO BOX 3769 Station C www.humanistperspectives.org 118833284RR0001
Canadian Council for International Co-Operation
Canadian Improv Games
39 McArthur Ave. 118830439RR0001
1936 Caprihani Way 118833391RR0001
Canadian Institute For Conflict Resolution 223 Main St 118833409RR0001
Canadian Institute Of Child Health 300-384 Bank St. 106861586RR0001
Canadian Lung Association 300-1750 Courtwood Cres 613-569-6411 106862998RR0001
Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 613-737-7791 www.cmhaottawa.ca 130113525RR0001
Canadian Mothercraft Of Ottawa-Carleton 475 Evered Avenue 613-728-1839 www.mothercraft.com/aboutus.html 106864325RR0001
Canadian Museum of Nature CP 3443 STN D nature.ca 666666666RR0001
Canadian Network Of Women's Shelters And Transition Houses 1501-85 Albert St 840989933RR0001
Canadian Organic Growers 1145 Carling Ave., Suite 7519 613-404-9355 130140494RR0001
Canadian Parents Of Murdered Children And Survivors Of Homicide Victims 806 - 1203 Maritime Way 831909460RR0001
Canadian Parks And Wilderness Society 506-250 City Centre Ave 613-569-7226 106865272RR0001
Canadian Peace Officers' Memorial Association 1741 Woodward Dr 889910337RR0001
Canadian Red Cross Society 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300 www.redcross.ca 119219814RR0001
Canadian Ski Patrol 4531 Southclark Place 613-822-2245 118836162RR0001
Canadian Stem Cell Foundation 101-6 Gurdwara Rd 828169128RR0001
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Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit
Carefor Health & Community Services
108-190 Stafford Road West 839865797RR0001
760 Belfast Rd 613-740-5779 119284768RR0001
Canadian Volleyball Association
Causeway Foundation 22 O'Meara St 613-725-3494 872540844RR0001
Causeway Work Centre
1A-1084 Kenaston Street 613-748-5681 www.volleyball.ca 121410203RR0001
Caring And Sharing Exchange 406-1390 Prince of Wales Dr 613-226-6434 130979172RR0001
22 O'Meara Street 613-725-3494 www.causewayworkcentre.org 106880883RR0001
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Carleton Baptist Church
Cedarview Alliance Church
350 Michael Cowpland Dr 106868755RR0001
PO Box 91544 886508399RR0001
Canadians For A New Partnership
Carleton Heights School Council
30 Grange Avenue 825656630RR0001
Canary Research Institute For Mining, Environment, And Health 250 City Centre Avenue, Suite 508 871039400RR0001
9-21 Concourse Gate 613-715-9157 www.candlelighters.net 877796805RR0001
Canterbury Arts Centre Development Association 429 Richardson Ave 613-238-4971 891786840RR0001
Cantiamo Girls Choir Of Ottawa 80 Pentland Place 613-599-4307 805838620RR0001
Capital Chamber Choir 151 Laurier Ave East 835853797RR0001
Capital City Condors 146 Post Road 827288515RR0001
Capital City Mission 153 Chapel Street Capitalcitymission.com 830426425RR0001
Capital Day Care Centre 1230 Bank St 106871601RR0001
Care Canada 100-9 Gurdwara Rd 613-228-5660 www.care.ca 118838333RR0001
420 Cooper Street 613-233-4443 www.centretownchc.org 106903073RR0001
Chabad Student Network Of Ottawa 59 Sweetland Ave 849590690RR0001
Champlain Community Care Access Centre
1660 Prince of Wales Dr 613-325-2468 868955238RR0001
Celebration! Church Ottawa
100-4200 Labelle St 613-745-8124 837222165RR0001
1584 Queensdale Avenue 851815605RR0001
Chance 2 Dance Foundation
Carleton Preschool
Centre 507 Association Of Ottawa
63 Evelyn Ave 613-235-2255 100814854RR0001
74 Jamie Avenue 819711862RR0001
507 Bank St 613-233-5626 118848472RR0001
Charlotte Birchard Centres Of Early Learning
Room 510 Robertson Hall 1125 Colonel By Drive 118838937RR0001
Centre D'Education Financiere Ebo (Entraide Budgetaire Ottawa)
Chf
Carlington Community Health Centre
300 rue Olmstead 613-746-0400 118900513RR0001
900 Merivale Road 613-722-4000 www.carlington.ochc.org 106874670RR0001
Centre De Services À La Famille/ Region De La Capitale Nationale
Carleton University Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs Inc.
2784 Cedarview Rd church@cedarview.ca 118841972RR0001
Centretown Community Health Centre
Carty House P.O. Box 4758 STN E 613-236-8855 833764293RR0001
107 - 5460 Canotek Rd 613-565-5166 www.csfamille.ca 895691681RR0001
Centre Educatif Sur Un Nuage Catholic Centre For Immigrants, Ottawa 219 Argyle Avenue, Suite 500 613-232-9634 www.cic.ca 129546560RR0001
Catholic Christian Outreach Canada 1247 Kilborn Place 137824363RR0001
Catholic District School Board Of Eastern Ontario Box 2222 2755 Hwy 43, Kemptville www.cdsbeo.on.ca 897759825RR0001
Catholic Education Foundation Of Ottawa
614 Eastvale Dr 613-745-5514 107419004RR0001
Centre Espoir Sophie 390 Rideau St 870512779RR0001
Centre For Treatment Of Sexual Abuse And Childhood Trauma 265 Carling Avenue, Suite 403 613-233-4929 137786992RR0001
Centre Francophone D'Aide Et De Lutte Contre Les Agressions A Caractere Sexuel D'OttawaCarleton 40 rue Cobourg 895760676RR0001
407 Hilson Ave 119252369RR0001
323 Chapel St 613-237-0180 118833318RR0001
Child & Youth Friendly Ottawa PO Box 81005 World Exchange Postal Outlet 613-244-3803 www.cayfo.ca 870780434RR0001
Children At Risk, Ottawa 209-235 Donald Street 613-741-8255 www.childrenatrisk.ca 106913775RR0001
Children's Aid Foundation Of Ottawa 1602 Telesat Court 613-745-1893 www.cafott.ca 897546735RR0001
Children's Aid Society Of Ottawa 1602 Telesat Court 106914104RR0001
Children's Bridge Foundation 221-1400 Clyde Ave 613-226-2112 895155208RR0001
Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario Foundation
570 West Hunt Club Rd 890036122RR0001
Centre Psychosocial
Catholic Family Service Ottawa
300-150 ch Montreal 106902281RR0001
415 Smyth Rd 118852474RR0001
Centretown Churches Social Action Committee
Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario Research Institute
310 Olmstead Street 613-233-8478 www.cfsottawa.ca 118841105RR0001
Catholic Immigration Centre Foundation
507 Bank St 613-235-6985 826360661RR0001
401 Smyth Rd 873972798RR0001
219 Argyle Avenue 891000747RR0001
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Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario Volunteer Association
Citizen Advocacy Of OttawaCarleton
Community Connection (Cumberland Township)
401 Smyth Rd. 121887079RR0001
312 Parkdale Avenue 613-761-9522 www.citzenadvocacy.org 130362817RR0001
103-261 Tompkins Ave 890768146RR0001
356-F Woodroffe Avenue 613-820-3073 869908533RR0001
City Kidz Ministries Ottawa
Community Laundry CoOperative
Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte
404 McArthur Ave 613-565-4724 www.centretownlaundrycoop.ca/ hours.html 843949298RR0001
Cornerstone House Of Refuge (Ottawa) Apostolic Church
Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario 401 Smyth Road 106914682RR0001
Children's International Summer Villages, Ottawa Chapter PO Box 1384 STN B 132248717RR0001W
Chinese Christian Church Of Ottawa
220 - 532 Montreal Road 804514909RR0001
City View Centre For Child & Family Services 1099 Longfields Dr 898549332RR0001
Cjl Foundation
116 Empress Avenue 137603981RR0001
501-309 Cooper St 894383512RR0001
Chinese Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Clifford Bowey School Foundation
405 Gladstone Avenue 119288918RR1361
1300 Kitchener Avenue 118865484RR0001
Christ Church Cathedral
Cnewa Canada
439 Queen St 108084658RR0035
1247 Kilborn Pl 867757502RR0001
Christ The Saviour Orthodox Church
Co-Operative Development Foundation Of Canada
721 Somerset St W 874638307RR0001
400-275 Bank St 118875517RR0001
Christian Hit Radio
Coalition Des Familles Francophones D'Ottawa
1010 Thomas Spratt Place, Suite 3 613-247-1440 898357579RR0001
Christie Lake Kids 400 Coventry Road 613-742-6922 christielakekids.com/contact/ index_e.asp 132784471RR0001
Church Council On Justice And Corrections 223 Main Street 613-563-1688 www.ccjc.ca 118859164RR0001
1449 Promenade York Mills 840885438RR0001
Code 321 Chapel St 118834878RR0001
Code Foundation 321 Chapel St 890775273RR0001
Collaborative Justice Program: Restorative Justice Ottawa 161 Elgin Street 613-239-1173 www.collaborativejustice.ca 817816200RR0001
Church Of St. Alban The Martyr 454 King Edward Ave. 108084658RR0047
College Dominicain De Philosophie Et De Theologie
Church Of St. Barnabas A.& M.
96 Ave Empress 106953250RR0001
70 James St 108084658RR0051
Colonel By Child Care Centre
Church Of St. John The Evangelist 154 Somerset Street W 613-232-4500 www.stjohnsottawa.ca 108084658RR0007
Church Of The Ascension 253 Echo Drive 108084658RR0075
1125 Colonel By Dr 130334857RR0001
Communita Madonna Della Risurrezione 1621 Fisher Avenue www.mdrchurch.com 128967353RR0062
Community Co-Operative Preschool 8 Withrow Ave 128780236RR0001
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Community Pentecostal Church Of Ottawa
Cooperative Ami Jeunesse
1728 Conc 11 a, Almonte 856476981RR0001
1196 Wellington St 135270718RR0001
1825 St Joseph Blvd 851830877RR0001
Cornerstone Housing For Women
Community Veterinary Outreach
314 Booth St 837258854RR0001
123 Hemlo Crescent 845913268RR0001
Coro Vivo Ottawa
Companions Of The Cross
2638 Innes Road Box 47051 865866990RR0001
199 Bayswater Ave 613-728-3175 118871441RR0001
Compass Centre For SelfDirected Learning 211 Bronson Avenue www.compassteens.org 845591049RR0001
Congregation Beit Tikvah Of Ottawa 15 Chartwell Ave 827850553RR0001
Congregation Beth Shalom Of Ottawa
Corporation Auxilia-Canada 43 Ballymore Ave. 514-994-0464 880285804RR0001
Council On Aging Of Ottawa 101-1247 Kilborn Place 613-789-3577 www.coaottawa.ca 131344889RR0001
Crossroads Children's Centre 1755 Courtwood 613-723-1623 www.crossroadschildren.ca 134012285RR0001
21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt www.bethshalom.ca 827640830RR0001
Cumberland Housing
Congrégation Des Témoins De Jéhovah D'Ottawa-Créole (Ontario)
Cuso International
1637, chemin Cyrville 119288918RR1488
Congregation Of The Antonine Sisters Canada 998 Frances St 613-744-8489 118874114RR0001
Conseil De District Catholique Du Centre-Est De L'Ontario 4000 rue Labelle www.ecolecatholique.ca 122864804RR0001
Conseil Des Ecoles Publiques De L'Est De L'Ontario
1626 Marinoff Way 131634032RR0001
44 Eccles St 811116813RR0001
D
Dalhousie Food Action Group 107-211 Bronson Ave 135775500RR0001
Dandelion Dance 6274 Elkwood Drive 613-769-6984 809052483RR0001
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
2445 Boul St Laurent 122864614RR0001
112 Willowlea Rd. 613-594-8333 www.davesmithcentre.org 889926242RR0001
Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge
Daybreak Non-Profit Shelter (Ecumenical)
2494 Dunrobin Road 613-222-4719 www.ccwr.ca 868244476RR0001
393 Piccadilly Avenue 613-236-8070 www.daybreakhousing.com 118883214RR0001
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Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Democracy Education Network
1980 Ogilvie Road, Suite 215 613-741-6025 129602470RR0001
PO Box 1084 STN B 886044999RR0001
Ecoequitable
Devonshire School Age Program Of Ottawa-Carleton 100 Breezehill Ave N 613-722-6969 108079724RR0001
Dil Canada For Literacy 5359 Canotek Road www.dilcanada.org 844480467RR0001
Dinners Unlimited 2005 226 Deschamps Ave 613-760-2212 891484560RR0001
Distress Centre Of Ottawa And Region PO Box 3457 Station C 613-238-1089 www.dcottawa.on.ca 108079815RR0001
Divine Infant Parish 6658 Bilberry Dr 128967353RR0072
Divine Word Evangelical Lutheran Church 1081 Greenbank Road 107021677RR0001
Dominion-Chalmers United Church 355 Cooper St 107026809RR0001
Door (Ottawa-Carleton) Opportunities For Youth
404 McArthur Ave 613-562-1739 www.ecoequitable.ca 856745294RR0001
Education Foundation Of Ottawa
Epilepsy (Ontario) OttawaCarleton 207-211 Bronson Avenue 613-594-9255 www.epilepsyottawa.ca 140755869RR0001
Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary
133 Greenbank Rd 823738349RR0001
Education Without Boundaries
Ethiopiaid Canada
171 Salter Crescent 872014923RR0001
900 - 275 Slater Avenue 855016267RR0001
Église Baptiste Salem D'Ottawa
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo St. Tekle Haimanot Church In Ottawa
14 Tapiola Crescent 832347736RR0001
Eglise Evangelique Baptiste D'Ottawa 284 Ave King Edward 860075860RR0001
Église Saint Paul Apôtre Des Syriaques Catholiques 344 Cyr Avenue 849923438RR0001
Eldercare Foundation Of Canada 203-1327A Wellington Street W 613-239-2166 www.eldercarefoundation.ca 834477184RR0001
915 Merivale Road 844090373RR0001
401-309 Cooper St 860180058RR0001
First Place Maternal Health Options PO Box 91036 Kanata Centrum 613-228-7475 www.first-place.ca 890251382RR0001
First Unitarian Congregation Of Ottawa 30 Cleary Ave 613-725-1066 www.firstunitarianottawa.ca 107387953RR0001
Fm-Cfs Canada
Foi Et Télévision Chrétienne
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C.P.8154, SUCC. T 613-748-1337 www.foi-et-televisionchretienne.org 864641246RR0001
500-116 Lisgar Street 828043489RR0001
Fondation De L'Hopital Montfort
Face2Face Project
Families Matter Co-Operative
Family Movie Trust Fund
Elizabeth Fry Society Of Ottawa
120 Anna Ave 848517215RR0001
261 Buena Vista Rd 613-749-6761 107299513RR0001
First Nations Child And Family Caring Society Of Canada
201-1150 Morrison Dr 107971343RR0001
P.O. Box 4765 828374314RR0001
Elmwood School
100 – 250 City Centre Avenue 613-440-3302 fertilefuture.ca 813368412RR0001
Experiences Canada
Elimu Development Projects
2400 Blackstone Crescent 859279440RR0001
Fertile Future
310-1500 Bank Street 613-741-5063 892417742RR0001
2122A Montreal Road 613-733-0112 www.familiesmattercoop.ca 805308079RR0001
Doulos Ministries
Dovercourt Recreation Association
108-404 McArthur Ave 131666448RR0001
529 George Street East, RR1, Kemptville 850381310RR0001
311 - 211 Bronson Avenue - Bronson Centr 613-237-7427 www.efryottawa.com 107294456RR0001
755 Somerset St W 896041563RR0001
English Language Tutoring For The Ottawa Community
Family Service Association Of Churches (Famsac)
713 ch Montreal 613-748-4920 118921642RR0001
Fondation De L'Institut Canadien Francais D'Ottawa 316 Rue Dalhousie 823116140RR0001
Fondation De La Cite Collegiale 801 prom de l'aviation 897772026RR0001
2006 Robertson Rd. Unit 11 889285276RR0001
Fondation Des Écoles Catholiques Du Centre-Est De L'Ontario
Family Services Ottawa
4000 rue Labelle 613-224-3361 811187863RR0001
312 Parkdale Avenue 613-725-3601 www.familyservicesottawa.org 107376147RR0001
Fondation Des Scouts Du District D'Ottawa
411 Dovercourt Ave 613-798-8950 119444263RR0001
Emmanuel Alliance Church Of Ottawa
Farm Radio International
Down Syndrome Associaton
4 Thorncliff Place 894945633RR0011
1404 Scott St 118884808RR0001
PO Box 8025 STN T 133362806RR0001
Emmanuel Apostolic Church
Fern Hill School (Ottawa)
Fondation Du Centre De Services Guigues
3347 McCarthy Road 890768740RR0001
50 Vaughan Street 613-746-0255 www.fernhillottawa.com 121270748RR0001
Fondation Du Lycee Claudel
Dress For Success Ottawa National Capital Region 200 Catherine Street, Suite L100 809607658RR0001
Emmanuel United Church 691 Smyth Rd 118899368RR0001
Empathy House Of Recovery 360 Sunnyside Ave. 613-730-7319 118899624RR0001
Ferret Rescue Society Of Ottawa And Area PO Box 39034 2265 Riveside Dr 863667069RR0001
123 av Beechwood 873771927RR0001
159 rue Murray 138039862RR0001
1635 prom Riverside 871059739RR0001
Fondation Franco-Ontarienne CP 7340 SUCC Vanier 107391724RR0001
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Fondation Jean-Claude Bergeron
German Evangelical Martin Luther Church Of Ottawa
6085 Jardin des Tréflières 856586482RR0001
499 Preston St 853211167RR0001
Fondation Scouts Canada Foundation
Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
1345 Baseline Rd 878911262RR0001
116 Baskin Dr W., Arnprior 107834426RR0001
Glebe Centre Foundation For Student Science And Technology 702-141 Laurier Ave W 837129154RR0001
Foundation For The Study Of Processes Of Government In Canada 800-81 Metcalfe St 118929454RR0001
Foundation Of The Association Of Translators And Interpreters Of Ontario 1 Nicholas Street, Suite 1202 890803455RR0001
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church 109A Fourth Ave 107396962RR0001
Friends Of Abandoned Pets PO Box 67052 136224037RR0001
Friends Of St. Pat's 2525 Alta Vista Drive www.stpatsalumni.com 892956962RR0001
Friends Of The Central Experimental Farm Building 72 Experimental Farm 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca 118913565RR0001
Friends Of The Earth 200-251 Bank St 118933001RR0001
Friends Of The National Arts Centre Orchestra P. O. Box 839 Station B 128955929RR0001
Friends Of The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus 501 Smyth Rd 119014256RR0001
Friends Of The Ottawa Public Library Association 120 Meftcalfe St 5th Fl 613-580-2424 www.ottawapubliclibraryfriends.ca 119234193RR0001
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Garderie Tunney's Day Care Stats Canada Wing 1200 Tunney's Pasture Main Bldg 613-230-1125 118936111RR0001
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77 Monk St. 613-238-2727 105215024RR0001
Glebe Collegiate Institute School Council 212 Glebe Avenue 613-957-0576 www.glebe.ncf.ca 832180145RR0001
Glebe Parents Day Care Centre
Grace Presbyterian Church 1220 Old Tenth Line Rd 613-824-9260 130091879RR0001
Grace-St. Andrew's United Church
Hellenic Community Of Ottawa
Gracious Light Christian Centre
Help Lesotho
2/F-752 Somerset St W 613-232-2226 844616540RR0001
610 Bronson Ave 822468476RR0001
Great Canadian Theatre Corporation 300-1227 Wellington St W 613-236-5192 119235836RR0001
Guides Franco-Canadiennes, District D'Ottawa
Glebe St. James United Church
B151-2445 boul St Laurent 613-749-6656 107457269RR0001
Glen Cairn United Church
H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) Ottawa-Carleton
140 Abbeyhill Dr 107435885RR0001
739A Ridgewood Ave 118962653RR0001
Glory Church
H'Art Of Ottawa
PO Box 20336 R P.O Rideau East 865558613RR0001
Gloucester Community Concert Band 260-245 Centrum Blvd Box 9 613-294-7041 132985649RR0001
Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard 2040 Arrowsmith Dr 132864943RR0001
Gloucester Senior Adults' Centre
211 Bronson Ave., Room 304 613-234-2497 www.hartofottawa.ca 834484073RR0001
Habitat For Humanity Greater Ottawa 768 Belfast Rd www.habitatncr.com 140290735RR0001
Hahnemann Center For Heil Kunst Trust 9-4338 Innes Road 872753918RR0001
2020 Ogilvie Rd 613-749-1974 www.storm.ca 118940535RR0001
Harvest House Christian Fellowship Church Of OttawaCarleton
Good Companions
3185 Uplands Dr. 892978172RR0001
670 Albert Street 613-236-0428 118941152RR0001
Harvest House Ministries Of Ottawa-Carleton
Good Shepherd Barrhaven 5-3500 Fallowfield Rd 848597456RR0001
3435 Ramsayville Rd www.harvesthouse.org 132517269RR0001
Healthpartners Canada 3092 Innes Rd 128967353RR0041
17 York Street, Suite 105 613-562-1469 118954981RR0001
Governor General's Foot Guards Regimental Association
Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Canada
Good Shepherd Community
PO Box 1212 STN B 886462399RR0001
210-404 McArthur Ave 613-241-5937 www.heartwoodhouse.ca 879671618RR0001
269 John Street North, Arnprior www.gsachurch.ca 118944628RR0001
10 Fifth Avenue 130488216RR0001
650 Lyon St 118939529RR0001
Heartwood House: Au Coeur De La Vie
110-1525 Carling Ave. 613-569-4361 www.heartandstroke.ca 106846942RR0001
1315 Prince of Wales Dr 118955731RR0001
Help Our Students Program 59 Callaway Court 814474730RR0001
HelpAge Canada 1300 Carling Avenue 613-232-0727 www.helpagecanada.ca 118955921RR0001
Helping With Furniture 9-5350 Canotek Rd 613-521-4004 www.helpingwithfurniture.org 824500615RR0001
Heron Emergency Food Centre South East Ottawa P.O. BOX 39110 890043540RR0001
Hillel Academy Of Ottawa 31 Nadolny Sachs Private 119071884RR0001
Hillel Lodge - Ottawa Jewish Home For The Aged 10 Nadolny Sachs Private 613-728-3900 www.hillel-ltc.com 130931595RR0001
Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Foundation (Ottawa) 10 Nadolny Sachs Private 861002459RR0001
Hindu Society Of OttawaCarleton PO Box 65122, Merivale Rd 889969390RR0001
Hindu Temple Of OttawaCarleton 4835 Bank St 613-822-1531 www.hindutemple.ca 133049593RR0001
Holy Name Of Mary's Parish Box 1029, Almonte 613-256-1034 www.holynameofmaryparish.com 128967353RR0091
Holy Redeemer Parish 44 Rothesay Drive 613-836-1764 www.holyredeemer.ca 128967353RR0113
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Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary 1030 Baseline Rd 862672037RR0001
Hope Cemetery (OttawaCarleton)
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Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Association Of Ottawa Canada (National Capital Region)
200-205 Catherines St. 613-228-8002 www.ibdfoundation.org 857969794RR0001
3856 Richmond Rd 893347567RR0001
550 Old St. Patrick Street 613-789-7418 www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca 118975119RR0001
Joyful Land Buddhist Centre
Icom - Museums - Musees Canada
Italian Canadian Youth Formation Centre 30 Concourse Gate, Unit 29 891916165RR0001
879 Somerset St West 885866293RR0001
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Jubilee United Pentecostal Apostolic Church
Ibd Foundation
400-280 Metcalfe 889963575RR0001
4660 Bank St 122947005RR0001
Immaculate Heart Of Mary's Parish
Hope For Orphans-Congo
1758 Alta Vista Dr 128967353RR0003
572 Moodie Dr 891590176RR0001
162 Goldridge Drive www.hopefororphans-congo.com 837794718RR0001
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Jazzworks
Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre Of Ottawa 404 McArthur Avenue 613-241-3428 www.hopewell.ca 880083522RR0001
Hopital Montfort 713 Montreal Rd 613-746-4621 www.hopitalmontfort.com 118963230RR0001
Hospice Care Ottawa 114 Cameron Avenue 118963701RR0001
Hospice Renfrew 459 Albert St., Renfrew 613-433-3993 www.hospicerenfrew.ca 864058839RR0001
House Of Hope And Healing 14 Bayswater Ave 613-722-4847 www.houseofhopeandhealing.ca 888341468RR0001
Housing Help, Ottawa-Carleton 503-309 Cooper St 613-563-4532 www.housinghelp.on.ca 123436545RR0001
Human Concern International PO Box 3984 STN C 613-742-5948 www.humanconcern.org 107497125RR0001
Humanist Association Of Canada 1150-45 O'Connor St 119238038RR0001
219 Argyle Avenue, Suite 400 613-729-3145 www.immigrantwomenservices.com 131976581RR0001
Incorporated Synod Of The Diocese Of Ottawa 71 Bronson Ave 108084658RR0030
39 McArthur Avenue 613-239-2154 www.humanitariancoalition.ca 831590666RR0001
Humanitarian Mobility International 10 Henderson Avenue Suite 103 833688757RR0001
1234 Ridgemont Avenue 853852606RR0001
Jericho Road Ministries 73 Springhurst Ave 613-567-5134 894761436RR0001
Jeun' Espoir
3662 Albion Road 613-729-3214 802930248RR0001
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Kanata Baptist Church Congregation 465 Hazeldean Road 613-836-3145 www.kbc.ca 863169751RR0001
Kanata Community Christian Reformed Church
73 rue St-Ambroise www.jeunespoir.org 857322044RR0001
46 Castlefrank Road www.kccrc.com 805846714RR0001
140-2 Daly Avenue 881240865RR0001
Jewish Community Campus Of Ottawa
Kanata Food Cupboard
Innis Point Bird Observatory
21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt 118974146RR0001
Independent Filmmakers CoOperative Of Ottawa
PO Box 72137 RPO Kanata North 119071215RR0001
Innovative Community Support Services A-2025 Lanthier Rd 878142413RR0001
Jewish Community Centre Of Ottawa Summer Camp 21 Nadolny Sachs Private 135851509RR0001
Jewish Family Services Of Ottawa
PO Box 24011 kanatafoodcupboard.ca 118977529RR0001
Kanata Lakes Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses, Ottawa, Ontario 93 Marsh Sparrow Pvt. 119288918RR1103
Kanata Muslim Association
221 Laurier Avenue East 118971100RR0001
301-2255 Carling Avenue 613-722-2225 www.jfsottawa.com 119239358RR0001
318 Kinghorn Cres 613-663-7154 kanatamuslims.ca 859651275RR0001
International Buddhist Progress Society Of Ottawa-Carleton
Jewish Federation Of Ottawa
Karen Learning And Education Opportunities Support Group
Inter Pares
1950 Scott St 882048184RR0001
International Revival Centre 1080 St-Pierre Rd 613-830-0408 www.centrereveil.com 872566823RR0001
Interval House Of Ottawa 2515 Bank St 613-234-5811 107513145RR0001
Iorphan Canada Humanitarian Coalition
Jamiatul Muslemeen Of OttawaCarleton
John Howard Society Of Ottawa-Carleton
PO Box 23163 837728690RR0001
Islam Care Centre 312 Lisgar St 872009477RR0001
21 Nadolny Sachs Private 613-798-4644 www.jewishottawa.com 833229743RR0001
2009-465 Richmond Road 831138714RR0001
Kateri Native Ministry Of Ottawa Jewish Reform Congregation Of Ottawa-Temple Israel 1301 Prince of Wales Dr 107534943RR0001
310-211 Bronson Ave katerinativeministry.ca 895949915RR0001
Kemptville District Hospital Joan Of Arc Academic Society Of Ottawa 2221 Elmira Dr 613-728-6364 137230553RR0001
Jockvale Elementary School Council 101 Malvern Dr www.jockvalesc.wordpress.com 868315664RR0001
PO Bg 2007 Concession Rd., Kemptville www.kdh.on.ca 107562514RR0001
Kemptville District Hospital Foundation P.O. Bag 2007, Kemptville www.kdh.on.ca/kdh-foundation 118979152RR0001
Kemptville Youth Centre 5 Oxford St W PO Box 1124, Kemptville 613-258-5212 888300290RR0001
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Kidney Foundation Of Canada 401-1376 Bank St www.kidney.ca 107567398RR0001
Laurel Rose Rafuse Memorial Trust
Lifeskills Ottawa Fund
Maison Fraternite
18 Castleford Church Lane RR#5, Renfrew 893012161RR0001
9-1 Brewer Hunt Way 613-254-9400 www.olc.ca 889993481RR0001
242, rue Cantin 613-741-2523 www.maisonfraternite.ca/ splashpage.html 107656100RR0001
Laurentian Camp Cherith
Lift Jesus Higher
Kids Connection Haiti 86 Huron Ave. N www.kidsconnectionhaiti.org 822616504RR0001
King's Daughters Dinner Wagon 670 Albert Street 613-233-2424 www.mealsonwheels-ottawa.org 118981778RR0001
Kiwanis Music And Dance Festival Association - National Capital Region
286 River Farm Lane, Lanark 613-288-5806 www.cherith.ca 119009645RR0001
PO Box 7111 613-366-4295 www.liftjesushigher.com 867291320RR0001
Maison Marie-Louise
Le Carrefour D'Ottawa
Little Angels Blood Cancer Fund
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Eastern Ontario
35 Melrose Avenue 119010791RR0001
Le Theatre De La Vieille 17
934A Hamlet Road 118984251RR0001
204 King Edward Avenue 613-241-8562 www.vieille17.ca 103311460RR0001
Kollel Of Ottawa And Centre For Jewish Education
Learning Disabilities Association Of Canada
160 Elgin St Suite 2600 890374168RR0001
20-2420 Bank St 119010312RR0001
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Learning Disabilities Association Of Ottawa-Carleton
L'Arche Arnprior 16 Edward St S., Arnprior 107597650RR0001
L'Arche-Ottawa 11 Rossland Ave 613-228-7136 www.larche.ca/en/communities/ ottawa 107597700RR0001
L'Association Des Auxiliaires Du Centre D'Accueil Champlain 275 av Perrier 613-580-2424 870266863RR0001
La Société De Saint-Vincent De Paul - Conférence Trinité 435, ch Montreal 132410671RR0554
Lanark Highlands Food Pantry 47 George St., Lanark 613-259-3285 869259747RR0001
Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark 613-259-2372 www.lanarkhealth.on.ca 136054095RR0001
Lao Buddhist Association Of Ottawa Valley 24 Turret Court 877257329RR0001
Lau-Ren Camp 89 Short Road, Arnprior 613-622-0443 www.camplau-ren.com 890509847RR0001
160 Percy St 613-567-5864 www.idaottawa.com 119010304RR0001
Lebanese & Arab Social Services Agency Of Ottawa-Carleton 2410 Holly Lane 613-236-0003 www.lassa.ca 135253508RR0001
Legacy Of Hope Foundation 205-291 Dalhousie St 613-237-4806 www.legacyofhope.ca 863471520RR0001
Les Amis Du Patro D'Ottawa
C/O Ottawa Hospital Foundation 737 Parkdale Avenue, 1st Floor 613-761-4295 www.little-angels.ca 888514460RR0001
Little Voice Foundation 367 Templeton St www.littlevoice.ca 859446924RR0001
LiveWorkPlay 300-2197 Riverside Drive 613-235-9550 www.liveworkplay.ca 896222775RR0001
Living Kindness St. Patrick St. 613-297-9326 829844190RR0001
16 Longboat Crt 803447226RR0001
Life Centre Christian Fellowship 2214 Innes Road 871685145RR0002
Lifecentre Food Bank 2214 Innes Rd 882066509RR0001
Maryvale Academy Of Ottawa 2191 Benjamin Ave 861025294RR0001
Masomo Education Foundation 222 Queen Street, Suite 1502 863467551RR0001
Match-International Centre 123 Slater St., Suite 600 123037939RR0001
Max Keeping Foundation
Lowertown Community Resource Centre 40 Cobourg St 896719796RR0001
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Liberty Church
23 Mary Dr 890024995RR0001
105 Slack Rd 613-228-7613 www.livingwaterschristianassembly. org 870778693RR0001
Les Scouts Du District D'Ottawa
202-435 boul St-Laurent 129370573RR0001
Manjari Sankurathri Memorial Foundation
Matthew House Refugee Services (Ottawa)
Lycee Claudel
Les Services A L'Enfance Grandir Ensemble
92 Bentley Ave 875964421RR0001
Living Waters Christian Assembly
40 rue Cobourg 613-789-7733 119014413RR0001
123 rue Beechwood 613-741-3366 www.scouts-est.on.ca 129428645RR0002
235 avenue Ste-Anne 613-746-9046 840397673RR0001
1635 Riverside Dr 106989643RR0001
Machzikei Hadas Congregation
1363 Woodroffe Avenue, Unit B www.matthewhouseottawa.org 822991667RR0001
415 Smyth Rd 897537296RR0001
May Court Club Of Ottawa 114 A Cameron Ave 107679854RR0001
Medical Friends Of Peru 96 Empress Ave 613-230-2225 131771990RR0007
Mentorship-Aftercare-Presence
2310 Virginia Drive 106967730RR0001
Box 3158 STN C 879975019RR0001
Mackay United Church
Metcalfe Holiness Church
39 Dufferin Road 107652521RR0001
1564 John Quinn Rd 118967785RR0006
Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club
Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute Foundation
PO Box 391, Arnprior 892787763RR0001
233 Main St 891475972RR0001
Main Street Community Services
Metropolitan Bible Church Ministry
1453 Main Street, Box 432 861936672RR0001
Maison D'Amitie 40 Cobourg 119028447RR0001
2176 Prince of Wales Dr 872612874RR0001
Military Christian Fellowship Of Canada Box 678, Station B 107702250RR0001
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Military Family Resource Centre Of The National Capital Region 330 Croil Private, Building 471 613-998-4888 www.mfrc-ncr.org 136890324RR0001
Military Police Fund For Blind Children
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 933 Smyth Rd 107745341RR0001
Mount Zion--Church Of The Firstborn 715 St Laurent Blvd 107727919RR0001
National Capital Suzuki School Of Music Room M74 2 Daly Avenue 892776378RR0001
National Educational Association Of Disabled Students
400-595 Montreal Road 891132540RR0001
Room 426 Unicentre Carleton University www.neads.ca 107761975RR0001
67 Industrial Drive, Almonte 128791696RR0001
Mouvement D'Implication Francophone D'OrlĂŠans
National Gallery Of Canada Foundation
Minpinerie
6600 Rue Carriere 129956264RR0001
380 Sussex Dr 878580240RR0001
Msgr Paul Baxter Memorial Foundation
National House Of Prayer
2200 Walkley Rd 134949635RR0001
Mounted Police Foundation
Mills Community Support
1345 Paardeburgh Street 848052635RR0001
Minwaashin Lodge - Aboriginal Women's Support Centre 100-1155 Lola Street 613-741-5590 www.minlodge.com 136843026RR0001
Miriam Centre For Mothers In Need Foundation 030-2742 St. Joseph Blvd 876121625RR0001
Miriam Centre For Mothers In Need Of Ottawa Carleton 030-2742 St Joseph Blvd 119042091RR0001
Mission Of The Redeemer Ministries 2419 Iris Street missionoftheredeemer.com 801184359RR0001
Mississippi Mills Public Library Board Box 820, Almonte 118784248RR0001
Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists PO Box 1617, Almonte mvfn.ca 881736417RR0001
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
PO Box 34096 RPO Strandherd 613-823-2524 899280127RR0001
250 Holland Ave 124127192RR0001
Multifaith Housing Initiative c/o Heartwood House 209-404 McArthur Ave. 613-730-4404 multifaithhousing.ca 856663083RR0001
Music And Beyond Performing Arts Box 20585 Rpo Rideau East 823241856RR0001
Music For Kids 75 Manning Court 829061373RR0001
Mychurch 2191 Benjamin Ave. 844209312RR0001
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National Arts Centre Foundation PO Box 1534 STN B 862225927RR0001
National Association Of Women And The Law Charitable Trust For Research And Education
Montfort Renaissance
2339 Ogilvie Rd PO Box 46008 140835885RR0001
Mood Disorders Ottawa Mutual Support Group 301-1355 Bank St 888212594RR0001
512-33 Banner Rd 891833642RR0001
National Museum Of The Soldier Foundation 175 Knudson Drive 810070557RR0001
National Youth In Care Network 223 Main St 128029071RR0001
Nature Canada 300-75 Albert St 118834704RR0001
Navy League Of Canada 201-1505 Laperriere Ave 119246635RR0008
Neeje Association For Women And Family 453 Daly Avenue 119052926RR0001
Nelson House Of OttawaCarleton
North Grenville Accessible Transportation Post Office Box 1696 Kemptville 891639924RR0001
North Grenville Community Church P.O. Box 1685, Kemptville 804413532RR0001
North Lanark Historical Society Box 218 Almonte 107782948RR0001
Notre Dame Catheral Basilica 56 rue Guigues 613-241-7496 128967353RR0036
104-720 Belfast Rd 119051530RR0001
201-450 Rideau St 868801630RR0001
O
OCH Foundation For Healthy Communities 39 Auriga Drive 816590483RR0001
Odawa Native Friendship Centre 250 City Centre Ave, 1st Fl 128017852RR0001
Odyssey Showcase 250C-2 Daley Ave 849021944RR0001
Odyssey Theatre 2 Daly Ave 119071140RR0001
580 Chapel St 819070145RR0001
Box 16071 133373803RR0001
Nepean Community Support Services
Nepean Concert Band
National Capital Sports Council Of The Disabled
Nunavut Sivuniksavut
Nepean Choir
3259 Carling Ave 873218663RR0001
407 Smyth Rd 119051480RR0001
50 O'Connor St. Suite 1415 888933868RR0001
OK Clean Water Project
240-1547 Merivale Rd, 2nd Fl www.nrocrc.org 121396428RR0002
National Capital Children's Oncology Care
Nunavut Hunters Income Support Trust
PO Box 5381 Merivale Depot 130630338RR0001
National Capital Able Sail Association
Mosque Of Aylmer 414 Brunskill Way 829602002RR0001
89 Auriga Drive www.nextlevelministries.ca 853131258RR0001
National Me/Fm Action Network Multicultural Arts For Schools And Communities
Box 784 Almonte 119043750RR0001
162 Murray Street 613-742-0988 www.horizons-renaissance.com 860131481RR0001
17 Myrand St www.nhop.ca 859616898RR0001
Next Level Ministries
11-35 Stafford Rd 889919973RR0001
Net Ministries Of Canada 1820 St. Joseph Blvd 894116854RR0001
Old Ottawa South Firehall Redevelopment Fund 260 Sunnyside Ave 896669520RR0001
Olde Forge Community Resource Centre 2730 Carling Avenue 613-829-9777 107794000RR0001
One Boy One Van Foundation 6217 Tealwood Place 857161228RR0001
One World Arts 450 Churchill Ave N 119304624RR0001
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Oneprosper International
Ottawa Arts Council
3 Millcreek Court www.oneprosper.org 802094458RR0001
2 Daly Ave 888127669RR0001
Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association 4744 Bank St 107797136RR0001
Operation Come Home 150 Gloucester Street, PO Box 53157 613-230-4663 www.operationcomehome.ca 119068997RR0001
Options Bytown Non-Profit Housing 380 Cumberland Avenue 613-241-6363 128142585RR0001
Orkidstra - Sistema Ottawa 204-211 Bronson Ave 832467153RR0001
Orleans United Church 1111 Orleans Blvd 130563240RR0001
Orleans Young Players Theatre School 245, Centrum Blvd., Suite 280 869417360RR0001
Orleans- Cumberland Community Resource Centre 105-240 Centrum Blvd 613-835-2520 www.crcoc.ca 130917552RR0001
Orpheus Musical Theatre Society 17 Fairmont Ave 613-729-4318 119070415RR0001
Orthodox Community Ohev Yisroel
Ottawa Christian Counselling Service Association 303-63 Glencoe St 107805806RR0001
P.O. Box 71021 RPO Laurier West 819-778-1745 890551344RR0001
Ottawa Church Of God
Ottawa Heart Institute Alumni
Ottawa Bird Count 25 Inverness Avenue 833613235RR0001
1820 Carling Ave 119071462RR0001
40 Ruskin St 613-761-4370 139482434RR0001
1066 Castle Hill Cres. 119071256RR0001
Ottawa Community Coalition For Literacy
Ottawa Heart Institute Research
Ottawa C G I T Committee
107-211 Bronson Ave 107805590RR0001
Room H 2408, 40 Ruskin Street 137412649RR0001
Ottawa Community Concert Band
Ottawa Highland Dancing Association
Ottawa Buddhist Society
180 Dufferin Rd. 127391886RR0001
Ottawa Catholic District School Board
Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave 848956520RR0001
1979 Olympia Cres 892123845RR0001
570 West Hunt Club Rd 869963967RR0001
Ottawa Community Foundation
Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa Chamber Music Society 4 Florence St Ste 201 897274437RR0001
Ottawa Chamber Orchestra 1412 Bank St. 856552930RR0001
Ottawa Children's Choir PO Box 9176 892423922RR0001
301-75 Albert St 613-236-1616 119227981RR0001
Ottawa Hospital Foundation 737 Parkdale Ave 869042747RR0001
959 Wellington Street, 1st Floor 613-725-0202 www.ociso.org 107805632RR0001
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
153 Woodroffe Ave 125243733RR0001
Ottawa Hospital Riverside Campus Auxiliary
Ottawa Dance Directive
1967 Riverside Dr 119120772RR0001
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 200 857846117RR0001
Ottawa Hospital-Civic Auxiliary
Ottawa Dog Rescue
1053 Carling Ave 107805889RR0001
2211 Thurston Dr. 866386972RR0001
310 Shadehill Crescent 834727232RR0001
Ottawa Humane Society
Ottawa Chinese Alliance Church
Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation
245 West Hunt Club Road 123264715RR0001
Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre 2211 Thurston Dr 107805756RR0002
Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre Foundation
22 Eccles St 894945633RR0020
4-180 Kent St 867660201RR0001
Ottawa Chinese Bible Church
Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club
195 Marlborough Ave. 862034451RR0001
Osgoode Youth Association
Ottawa Chinese Catholic Community
Ottawa Firefighters Community Foundation
404 McArthur Ave 613-237-6065 857233803RR0001
1187 Michael Street 128967353RR0119
1445 Carling Ave 856138128RR0001
Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre
Ottawa Food Bank
400 Cooper Street, Suite 2000 613-235-4875 www.ottawachineseservices.org 130918311RR0001
Ottawa All Nations Church 46145-2339 Ogilvie Road, Box 46145 855391066RR0001
Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre 397 Kent Street 857122782RR0001
Ottawa Art Gallery 2 Daly Ave 137078960RR0001
Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Foundation 397 Kent St 856847793RR0001
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725 Parkdale Ave 886822212RR0001
Ottawa Cursillo Movement
P.O. Box 35069 Westgate P.O. 119071553RR0001
Otesha Project
1053 Carling Avenue 107805921RR0001
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
PO Box 67058 119071405RR0001
5479 Main Street, PO Box 5479 613-826-0726 www.o-ya.ca 861739464RR0001
Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus
Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre 214 Montreal Road, Suite 401 613-236-2558 129847190RR0001
Ottawa Inner City Health 5 Myrand Avenue 851839233RR0001
Ottawa Innercity Ministries 1317B Michael Street 613-745-7001 108082363RR0001
300-384 Bank Street 613-237-6031 140888736RR0001
Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre Ottawa Foyers Partage 50-44 Eccles St 119071561RR0001
Ottawa Friends Of Tibet 1005 Plante Dr 876859919RR0001
Ottawa Fringe Festival 100-2 Daly Avenue 897771721RR0001
230 McArthur Ave, 1st Floor 613-744-3133 808970149RR0001
Ottawa Islamic Centre And Assalam Mosque 2335 St Laurent 897866000RR0001
Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation 21 Nadolny Sachs Priv 136729142RR0001
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Ottawa Network For Borderline Personality Disorder
31 Nadolny Sachs Pvt 895932572RR0001
412 Rosingdale St 829239474RR0001
Ottawa Korean Community Church
Ottawa Network For Education
384 Arlington Ave 119249357RR0001
Ottawa Little Theatre 400 King Edward Ave 119071678RR0001
Ottawa Little Theatre Foundation 400 King Edward Ave. 861103588RR0001
Ottawa Mandarin Alliance Church 550 Codd's Rd 894945633RR0027
Ottawa Mandarin School 121 Beaver Ridge 886475631RR0001
Ottawa Mandarin Wesleyan Church 203 Kincardine Dr 849804323RR0001
Ottawa Masonic 2140 Walkley Rd 119249365RR0001
Ottawa Mennonite Church 1830 Kilborn Ave 107806192RR0001
Ottawa Mission Foundation 35 Waller Street 831058615RR0001
Ottawa Modern Jewish School 21 Nadolny Sachs Priv 119071694RR0001
Ottawa Montessori School 335 Lindsay Street 119071702RR0001
Ottawa Muslim Association 251 Northwestern Ave 107806242RR0001
900 Morrison Drive, Suite 205 613-366-3085 www.onfe-rope.ca 119071280RR0001
Ottawa Peace And Environment Resource Centre PO Box 4075 STN E 119071777RR0001
Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue 5-12 Deerfield Dr 827196536RR0001
Ottawa Public Library Board c/o City of Ottawa Treasury 100 Constellation Drive 613-580-2424 861292886RR0001
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre 312 Daly Avenue, PO Box 20206 613-562-2334 www.orcc.net 119109221RR0001
Ottawa Region Bulgarian Foundation 1075 Castle Hill Cres. 613-737-5778 853851608RR0001
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation 1500 Alta Vista Dr 898311170RR0001
Ottawa Regional Youth Choir Society c/o St. Joseph's Parish 151 Laurier Ave. E 119071827RR0001
Ottawa River Of Life Christian Church 5418 Old Richmond Road 848599056RR0001
Ottawa Riverkeeper 301-1960 Scott Street 613-321-1120 862697059RR0001
Ottawa Muslim Association Trust 251 Northwestern Ave 888780145RR0001
Ottawa Rotary Club Children's Foundation
Ottawa Muslim Cemetery
PO Box 9041 STN T 119125144RR0001
981 Valin St 894375187RR0001
Ottawa Rotary Home
Ottawa Muslim Women's Organization
4637 Bank St 108091448RR0002
2871 Richmond Road, Suite 1709 861852622RR0001
Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation
Ottawa Neighbourhood Services
823 Rotary Way 894187962RR0001
10 Rideau Heights Dr 119071736RR0001
Ottawa Salus Corporation 2000 Scott Street 129856340RR0001
Ottawa School Of Art Ecole D'Art D'Ottawa 35 George St 126510528RR0001
Ottawa Young Men's And Young Women's Christian Association 180 Argyle Ave 119072072RR0001
Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy 38-2450 Lancaster Rd 899127237RR0001
Ottawa Senators Foundation 1000 Palladium Drive 613-599-0323 www.sensfoundation.com 880975065RR0001
Ottawa Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Ottawa-Carleton Association For Persons With Developmental Disabilities 229 Colonnade Road South www.ocapdd.on.ca 107806010RR0001
2200 Benjamin Ave 107797383RR0095
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Ottawa Sikh Society
133 Greenbank Rd 119249233RR0003
25 Gurdwara Rd 119071850RR0001
Ottawa Spiritual Pathways Centre
Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre Inc. PO Box 11051 STN H 132240284RR0001
24 Dorland Crescent 835524240RR0001
Our Lady Of Fatima's Parish
Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue
153 Woodroffe Ave 128967353RR0049
921 Wildcarrot Cres 836414573RR0001
Our Lady Of La Vang Parish
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra
280 Wesley Avenue South 128967353RR0124
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 250 www.ottawasymphony.com 119071876RR0001
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel's Parish
Ottawa Therapy Dogs
400 St. Laurent Boulevard 128967353RR0100
99-1568 Merivale Rd. Suite 369 883128308RR0001
Our Lady Of The Visitation
Ottawa Torah Centre
5338 Bank St 128967353RR0116
111 Lamplighters Dr 839016771RR0001
Outcare Foundation
Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall Of Fame
214-720 Belfast Rd 880745286RR0001
243 Douglas Side Road, Ashton 613-722-9915 890050347RR0001
Oxfam Canada
Ottawa Valley Search And Rescue Dog Association
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2413-7 Stevenage Dr 885193029RR0001
Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre PO Box 11159 STN H 893401380RR0002
Ottawa Volunteer Search And Rescue PO Box 76 STN A 613-769-5606 890983299RR0001
Ottawa West Community Support Service
39 McArthur Ave 129716866RR0001
Pal Ottawa Arts Court 2 Daly Avenue 806300885RR0001
Paralympic Foundation Of Canada 225 Metcalfe Street Unit 310 813904190RR0001
Parent Preschool Resource Centre Of The National Capital Region 300 Goulborn Priv 613-565-2467 119076487RR0001
1137 Wellington St 890626104RR0001
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Parents' Lifelines Of Eastern Ontario Family Mental Health Support Association 1755 Courtwood Cres pleo.on.ca 895635019RR0001
Paroisse St Remi
PFLAG Canada
2821 Dumaurier St 128967353RR0058
251 Bank St, 2nd Fl 888-530-6777 www.pflagcanada.ca 864483276RR0001
Paroisse St Thomas D'Aquin 1244 place Kilborn 128967353RR0076
Parish Of Ashton Christ Church 7418 Mansfield Road 108084658RR0026
Parish Of St. Bartholomew's 125 Mackay St 108084658RR0020
Paroisse St-Gabriel's Parish 55 Rue Appleford 128967353RR0009
Paroisse Ste Genevieve
Parish Of St. Margaret's
825 av Canterbury 613-731-3772 128967353RR0077
206 Montreal Road 108084658RR0021
Partners For Mental Health
Parish Of The Epiphany 1290 Ogilvie Rd 613-746-9278 108084658RR0048
151 Slater St 613-798-5862 www.partnersformh.ca 845551605RR0001
Patro D'Ottawa
105-89 Stonehurst Ave 889365003RR0001
40 Cobourg 613-789-7733 www.patro-ottawa.com 119086775RR0001
Parkdale United Church
Pavilion Food Bank
Parkdale Food Centre
429 Parkdale Avenue 107815201RR0001
Parkinson Society Eastern Ontario 1053 Carling Ave 613-722-9238 119080497RR0001
Parkway House, Ottawa And District 2475 Regina St 119081156RR0001
14 Tapiola Cres 892400847RR0001
Peace Brigades International, Canada 220-211 Bronson Ave 613-237-6968 www.pbicanada.org 133444117RR0001
Peace Tower Church
Paroisse Du Sacre Coeur
P.O. Box 35068, Stn Westgate 613-729-6343 www.peacetowerchurch.ca 805807542RR0001
591 rue Cumberland 128967353RR0121
Pediatric Liver Foundation
Paroisse Notre Dame Des Champs
37 Marble Arch Crescent www.pediatricliver.ca 851043851RR0001
3739 ch Navan 128967353RR0071
People, Words & Change
Paroisse Saint-Bonaventure 1359 av Chatelain 128967353RR0081
Paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste 96 Ave Empress 119015220RR0002
Paroisse Saint-Joseph 2757 boul St-Joseph 128967353RR0114
Paroisse Sainte-Marie 4831 ch Innes 128967353RR0057
Paroisse St Bernard 1720 St Bernard St 128967353RR0020
Paroisse St Francois D'Assise 20 av Fairmont 128967353RR0011
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202-404 McArthur Ave 613-234-2494 www.pwc-ottawa.ca 131583783RR0001
Perley And Rideau Veterans' Health Centre 1750 Russell Rd 613-526-7194 119250959RR0001
Perley And Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation 1750 Russell Rd 613-526-7194 www.perleyrideau.ca 121948038RR0001
Personal Choice Independent Living 212-520 Bronson Ave 106974066RR0001
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre 1365 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor 613-820-4922 130572407RR0001
Planned Parenthood OttawaCarleton 404-222 Somerset St W 613-226-3234 www.ppottawa.ca 123987430RR0001
Plant Pool Recreation Association 930 Somerset St W 886507524RR0001
Pleasant Park Baptist Church 414 Pleasant Park Rd 613-733-4886 www.ppbc.ca 119094837RR0001
Plenty Canada 266 Plenty Lane RR 3 Lanark 119094969RR0001
Polish Combatants' Association In Canada, Branch 8, Ottawa Foundation 379 Waverley St 613-594-5948 www.splottawa.ca 124539859RR0001
Portugese Catholic Community Of "Senhor Santo Cristo" 1100 Kenaston St 613-741-4087 www.paroquiasenhorsantocristo.ca 128967353RR0112
Pratham Canada 54 Bennett Street 613-523-7602 www.prathamcanada.org 852316348RR0001
Priory Of Canada Of The Most Venerable Order Of The Hospital Of St John Of Jerusalem 400-1900 City Park Dr 604-321-2651 www.sja.ca 899034730RR0001
Propeller Dance PO Box 67115 Westboro, 421 Richmond Road www.propellerdance.com 857100556RR0001
Prostate Cancer Canada Network Ottawa PO Box 23122 613-828-0762 www.pccnottawa.ca 889638342RR0001
Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation 424-300 Earl Grey Dr 851333179RR0001
Protection Of The Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church (Outside Of Russia) In Ottawa 99 Stonehurst Ave 107862112RR0001
Psychiatric Survivors Of Ottawa 211 Bronson Avenue, Suite 313 613-567-4379 www.psychiatricsurvivors.org 899717961RR0001
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Queenship Of Mary Community PO Box 23080 852023381RR0001
Queensway-Carleton Hospital 3045 Baseline Road 613-721-2000 www.qch.on.ca 107868770RR0001
Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation 3045 Baseline Rd 613-721-4731 www.qchfoundation.ca 137253571RR0001
Quickstart - Early Intervention For Autism 23 Evanshen Cres 613-791-3757 www.quickstartautism.ca 814551669RR0001
Quilts Of Valour - Canada Society 1351 de Papillon Place 613-446-1600 www.quiltsofvalour.ca 802946699RR0001
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Radio Carleton 401 Unicentre 1125 Colonel By Dr 613-520-2898 www.ckcufm.com 119108439RR0001
Reach-Equality And Justice For People With Disabilities 400 Coventry Road 613-236-6636 www.reach.ca 107889297RR0001
Recrear International Youth Organization 2 - 734 Cooper Street www.recrearinternational.org 809751282RR0001
Redeemed Christian Church Of God: Overcomers Chapel 26 Auriga Drive www.rccgottawa.org 834278210RR0001
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Redeemer Alliance Church 4825 Innes Rd 894945633RR0050
Rideauwood Addiction And Family Services
Redeemer Christian High School
312 Parkdale Avenue 613-724-4881 119119535RR0001
82 Colonnade Road North 130672991RR0001
River Parkway Children's Centre
Rehabilitation Centre Volunteer Association 505 Smyth Rd 613-737-7350 www.ottawahospital.on.ca 137077137RR0001
Renfrew & District Food Bank 115 Veterans Memorial Drive, Renfrew 119115616RR0001
Renfrew Snowsuit Fund 323 Carswell St S., Renfrew 888174844RR0001
Renfrew Victoria Hospital 499 Raglan St N., Renfrew 108172602RR0001
Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation 499 Raglan St N., Renfrew 613-432-4851 www.renfrewhosp.com 889863999RR0001
Restoring Hope Ministries 243 Meadowbreeze Drive 847605847RR0001
Resurrection Lutheran Church Of Orleans 1325 Gaultois Ave 107889735RR0001
Resurrection Of Our Lord Parish 1940 Saunderson Dr. resurrectionchurch@rogers.com 128967353RR0010
Rideau Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses 6814 Breanna Cardill St 119288918RR0211
Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation 31 Crescent Heights 139789713RR0001
Rideau Park United Church 2203 Alta Vista Drive rideaupark.ca 119119436RR0001
Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre 120-225 Donald Street 613-745-0073 www.ofcrc.org 897960498RR0001
Royal Canadian Legion Kanata (Ontario No 638) Branch Poppy Fund 70 Hines Rd 891477648RR0001
40 Cleary Ave 119120582RR0001
Saint Patrick's Basilica 281 Nepean St 128967353RR0005
PO Box 159 119128130RR0001
Saint Paul University
3191 Riverside Dr 119120822RR0001
Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund
Riverside United Church
PO Box 505 STN B 107935181RR0001
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation
Roberts/Smart Centre
602-1180 Ohio St 827614413RR0001
302-250 City Centre Ave 613-728-1946 www.rsc-crs.com 107805723RR0001
Royal Ottawa Foundation For Mental Health
Roger's House For Palliative Care
1145 Carling Ave 613-722-6521 119129179RR0001
Gate 2 – 1000 Palladium Dr 861405496RR0001
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
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Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation Of Ottawa 1247 Place Kilborn 128967353RR0001
Roman Catholic Military Ordinariate Of Canada NDHQ DND 101 Colonel By Dr 132276163RR0001
Romanian Orthodox St-Nicholas Mission 4699 Bank St 892748682RR0001
Roof Of Love (Rol) Cai Ran 1 Windhurst Drive 813510864RR0001
Rotary Club Of Ottawa Charity Fund P.O. Box 9041, Station T 853683340RR0001
Rothwell United Church 42 Sumac St 119125912RR0001
1145 Carling Avenue 865245641RR0001
Royal Ottawa Hospital Volunteer Association
151 Laurier Avenue East 131771990RR0006
Salvaide Humanitarian Aid Of Ontario 411-219 Argyle Ave 119133627RR0001
Salvation Army Community And Family Services - Kemptville PO Box 295, Kemptville 107951618RR0274
Salvation Army Correctional And Justice Services-Ottawa 171 George St 613-234-7138 107951618RR0492
Rural Family Connections
171 George St 107951618RR0376
8243 Victoria Street 613-821-2899 103649331RR0001
Salvation Army Ottawa Bethany Hope Centre
Ryan's Well Foundation
820 Woodroffe Ave. 107951618RR0396
215 Van Buren St., Kemptville 888587110RR0001
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Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre 171 George St 107951618RR0299
S.A.W. Gallery 67 Nicholas St 119142040RR0001
Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Corps
Safepet Ottawa
1350 Walkley Rd 107951618RR0363
16 Conover Avenue 613-730-3762 819127929RR0001
Salvation Army Ottawa Grace Manor
Sagrada Familia
1156 Wellington St 107951618RR0537
1363 Woodroffe Avenue, Unit B www.ottawa.rasc.ca 119126258RR0001
Saint Charbel Maronite Catholic Parish Ottawa
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
245 Donald St www.stcharbel.ca 125710665RR0001
330 Kent St 106862790RR0001
Saint-Joseph's Parish
Salvation Army Gladstone Community Church (Ottawa)
152 Glenora Street 128967353RR0120
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 351 (Ontario) Poppy Fund
223 Main St 108161282RR0001
1145 Carling Ave 122669534RR0001
Royal Astronomical Society Of Canada
200-1155 Lola St 108096371RR0001
121 Blackdome Cres 891995441RR0001
Royal Canadian Legion Osgoode Ont. No. 589 Branch Poppy Fund
Riverside Park Nursery School
3191 Riverside Dr 107898470RR0001
Saint Matthew Romanian Orthodox Church Of Ottawa
Saint Germain Foundation Of Ottawa 6202 Ravine Way 893304360RR0001
Samaritan Support Services Of Ottawa-Carleton 1820 Carling Ave 866814197RR0001
Sandra Schmirler Foundation 18 Burndale Rd. 871420410RR0001
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre 221 rue Nelson Street sandyhillchc.on.ca 107953671RR0001
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Savoy Society Of Ottawa PO Box 4355 STN E 119142024RR0001
Saw Video Association 67 Nicholas St 867857641RR0001
School Of Dance (Ottawa) PreProfessional Programme 200 Crichton St 119253391RR0001
Schoolbox PO Box 201 Mill St., Almonte 613-558-7202 838701324RR0001
Shepherds Of Good Hope Foundation
Somerset West Community Health Centre
233 Murray St 613-789-8210 876017609RR0001
55 Eccles Street 613-238-8210 118881671RR0001
Shine Music Academy Performance And Production Of Ottawa
SOS Children's Villages Canada
50 Grove Avenue 851730572RR0001
Sierra Club Of Canada Foundation PO Box 2007, Station B 119149789RR0001
240-44 Byward Market Square 138247259RR0001
South Gloucester United Church 25 Kemp Dr. 119157675RR0001
South India Cultural Association 864 Excursion Way 119157824RR0001
Sisters Of Charity Of Ottawa Scouts Canada 1345 Baseline Rd 107761694RR0028
Scouts Canada Voyageur Council 1345 Baseline Road Suite 200 107761694RR0204
Sea To Sea Foundation 2730 Carling Avenue 836013714RR0001
Sephardi Association Of Ottawa 3781 Strandherd Drive, PO Box 34032 889974770RR0001
Serena Canada 151 Holland Ave 119145621RR0001
Serena Ontario 151 Holland Ave 119145654RR0001
Serena Ottawa 151 Holland Ave 119145662RR0001
Serenity House 536 Brunel St 107968232RR0001
Serenity Renewal For Families 2255 St Laurent Blvd, Suite 202 613-416-2467 119145787RR0001
Servants Of The Cross 33 Aurora Cres www.servantsofthecross.ca 836348813RR0001
Sexual Assault Support Centre Of Ottawa Box 4441 STN E 107971806RR0001
Shepherds Of Good Hope 233 Murray Street 130724255RR0001
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50 Maple Lane 613-241-2710 www.soeursdelachariteottawa.com 107991192RR0001
Sit With Me Rescue P.O. Box 81101 835944240RR0001
Ski Hawks Ottawa 522 Hillcrest Ave 899680961RR0001
Slg64 Fondation Louis-Philippe Guérin 43 Bergeron Pvt. 843836289RR0001
Snowsuit Fund 225-235 Donald St. Unit 134-136 823598636RR0001
Snowy Owl Aids Foundation 216 Monterey Drive 898312376RR0001
Sobriety House 90 First Ave 107986952RR0001
Social Planning Council Of Ottawa 790 Bronson Avenue 613-236-9300 spcottawa.on.ca 107987208RR0001
Societe Franco-Ontarienne De L'Autisme 105-240, boul. Centrum 852857531RR0001
Societe Scogestion (1982) 123 Beechwood Ave 119154268RR0001
Solidarite Jeunesse 101 rue Parent 141076349RR0001
Somali Hope Academy Foundation 3357 McCarthy Road 848191060RR0001
South Nepean Muslim Community 3020 Woodroffe Ave. 803121078RR0001
South-East Ottawa Community Services 600-1355 Bank Street 613-737-5115 133465310RR0001
St Cyril And Methodius Russian Orthodox Education Organization In Ottawa 530 Kochar Drive 887944247RR0001
St George's Parish 415 Piccadilly Ave 128967353RR0013
St Hyacinth's Parish 201 Lebreton St N 128967353RR0052
St Isidore's Parish 1135 March Rd 613-592-1961 www.stisidorekanata.com 128967353RR0069
St James Anglican Church Box 74 Kemptville 131893190RR0001
St John The Apostle Parish 2340 Baseline Rd 128967353RR0095
St John The Evangelist Parish Southgate Community Church 1303 French Settlement Road, Kemptville www.southgatechurch.com 865488712RR0001
Southminster United Church 15 Aylmer Ave 119157923RR0001
Spectrum Intervention Group 3 Spring Cress Dr 882069206RR0001
2546 Stagecoach Rd 128967353RR0068
St Joseph's Workers For Life & Family Box 7369 STN V 135142834RR0001
St Leopold Mandic Croatian Parish 67 Lyndale Ave 128967353RR0056
Spinal Cord Injury Canada
St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church-Ottawa
104-720 Belfast Rd 118835032RR0001
2 Canfield Rd 887443398RR0001
Sri Sathya Sai Spiritual Centre (Ottawa-Carleton)
St Marys Parish
1694 Hunt Club Rd 889987285RR0001
100 Young Street 613-728-9811 128967353RR0098
St Andrew Roman Catholic Community
St Matthew's Harmony House, Ottawa
828 Taradale Dr www.standrewparish.ca 128967353RR0125
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 82 Kent Street 129090965RR0001
St Anthony Of Padua 427 Booth 128967353RR0032
St Augustine's Parish 1060 Baseline Rd 128967353RR0024
St Clement's Parish 528 Old St. Partick St www.st-clementottawa.ca 128967353RR0066
PO Box 57082, Somerset Postal Office 613-233-3386 www.harmonyhousews.com/ contact.html#office 886420199RR0001
St Maurice's Parish 4 Perry St www.stmauricechurch.com 128967353RR0004
St Patrick's Home Of Ottawa Foundation 2865 Riverside Dr 888970399RR0001
St Patrick's Parish 15 Steeple Hill Cres stpatricks.nepean.on.ca 128967353RR0080
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St Peter And St Paul's Anglican Church Ottawa 152 Metcalfe St 818858896RR0001
St. Patrick's Home Of Ottawa 2865 Riverside Dr 108035163RR0001
St. Paul's Anglican Church St Stefan Serbian Orthodox Church-School Congregation 3662 Albion Road South 891589160RR0001
St Stephen's Residence Of Ottawa 2254 Braeside Ave. 130251531RR0001
St Theresa Of The Child Jesus' Parish 95 Somerset St W 128967353RR0028
St Vincent De Paul Stores (Ottawa) 1273 Wellington St 119204303RR0001
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
20 Young Road www.stpaulshk.org 108084658RR0004
St. Paul's Church (Osgoode) Box 564 108084658RR0029
St. Stephen's Anglican Church 930 Watson St 108084658RR0090
St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church 2400 Alta Vista Dr 108043456RR0001
St. Leonard's Society Of Canada 208-211 Bronson Ave 128946829RR0001
Stairwell Carollers
2 Mulkins St 896769296RR0001
5748 Bridget Street 867930711RR0001
St. Brigid's Summer Camp
Star Of David Hebrew School
PO Box 17 STN MAIN 131772451RR0001
2310 Virginia Dr 119168243RR0001
St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Society Of Ottawa
Stephen And Jocelyne Greenberg Foundation
700 Ridgewood Ave 119172534RR0001
St. Georges And St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church Of Ottawa
1284 Wellington St W 613-729-0656 819176157RR0001
Stittsville Co-Operative Nursery School
1081 Cadboro Rd. 889288080RR0001
27 Hobin Street 133289132RR0001
St. Helen's Anglican Church
Stittsville Food Bank
1234 Prestone Drive 108084658RR0120
PO Box 878 889158978RR0001
St. Hyacinth Foundation
Stroke Survivors Association Of Ottawa
2033 Rolling Brook Dr 850174186RR0001
St. John Council For Federal District 5 Corvus Crt 108022252RR0001
St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine 952 Green Valley Cres 119182269RR0001
St. Luke's Parish 760 Somerset St W 108084658RR0028
St. Mary's Home 780 rue de L'Eglise 119189082RR0001
St. Matthew's Parish
72-323 Coventry Rd 613-237-0650 847679073RR0001
Sunflower Co-Operative Day Nursery 700 Montreal Rd 891306649RR0001
Sunnyside Wesleyan Church
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Tamir Foundation
156 Cleopatra Drive 801030404RR0001
218-11 Nadolny Sachs Pvt 108063686RR0001
Tree Canada
Tanzania Education And MicroBusiness Opportunity 4C-268 First Ave www.projecttembo.org 856825872RR0001
260-245 Centrum Blvd. 856410329RR0001
1230 Bank St 613-733-7536 108084658RR0011
Trinity Bible Church
Tel-Aide Outaouais CP 7218 STN Vanier 108066952RR0001
Trinity Church Of The Nazarene
Temple Board Of Management (Kemptville) PO Box 1495, Kemptville 119258705RR0001
Temple Israel (Ottawa) Foundation
480 Avalon Place 119269488RR0001
Trinity Jubilee Foundation 1099 Maitland Avenue 864714597RR0001
Trips For Kids Ottawa
1301 Prince Of Wales Drive 879229714RR0001
27 Stinson Avenue 858063316RR0001
Ten Oaks Project
Trott Foundation
251 Bank Street, Floor 2 855215471RR0001
6362-1 Bank St 880650502RR0001
Tewegan Housing For Aboriginal Youth
Tucker House Renewal Centre
65 Harvey Street 613-233-0672 www.urbanaboriginal.ca/tewegan 864514823RR0001
PO Box 4425 STN E 823803671RR0001
Tumaini Children's Projects 57 Louisa St 888977790RR0001
Theatre Du Trillium 5-109 Murray St. 105194682RR0001
Therapeutic Riding Association Of Ottawa-Carleton 6362-1 Bank St 119473262RR0001
Thinking In Pictures Educational Services 31 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. 854200755RR0001
Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada c/o 27 Ancroft Court 829423920RR0001
Tone Cluster
Suzart Productions
Torah Academy Of Ottawa
997 Cromwell Drive 892706045RR0001
Trinity Anglican Church
4101 Stage Coach Road RR2 Box 497 108140153RR0001
PO Box 87011 RPO Bank Somerset 332 Bank St 883453102RR0001
Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Society
1-470 Somerset St W 137708509RR0001
Tara Luz Danse
58 Grosvenor Ave 108052002RR0001
823 Forest Street 872521109RR0001
Transforming Life Centre
1119 Lazard Street 886778695RR0001
Total Communication Environment 100-190 Colonnade Rd 119267714RR0001
Tungasuvvingat Inuit 604 Laurier Ave W 108145079RR0001
Tunis Shriners Patient Transportation Fund 2140 Walkley Rd 856234737RR0001
Turner Syndrome Society Of Canada 7A - 2100 Thurston Dr 129753190RR0001
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church Of St. Mary, Ottawa 1000 Byron Ave 108148263RR0032
UN Refugee Agency UNHCR 280 Albert Street, Suite 401 613-706-1606
Under My Wing Pug Rescue 1469 Merivale Road, PO Box 78073 822842290RR0001
217 First Ave 108084658RR0078
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Union Hall Community Centre (Lanark County) 2581 Wolf Grove Rd., Almonte 131595324RR0001
Union Mission For Men 35 Waller St 108150509RR0001
Vanier Community Church
Walk Without Fear Foundation
World Federalist Foundation
221 Baribeau St 885336552RR0001
86A Renfrew Ave 811793017RR0001
110-323 Chapel St 123998957RR0001
Vanier Community Service Centre
War Amputations Of Canada
World Skills Employment Centre
2827 Riverside Drive 131969628RR0001
300-219 Argyle Ave 871616603RR0001
Water Ski And Wakeboard Canada
World University Service Of Canada
22-1554 Carling Avenue 613-526-0685 134542042RR0001
PO Box 3000 STN C 800-267-8699 119304848RR0001
Watercan/Eau Vive
Wreaths Across Canada
321 Chapel St 119288934RR0001
8 Spyglass Ridge 812768059RR0001
Waupoos Foundation
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Unitarian House Of Ottawa
290 rue Dupuis 613-744-2892 www.cscvanier.com 131910275RR0001
20 Cleary Avenue 119276111RR0001
Variety Club Of Ottawa-Tent 71
United Nations Association In Canada 300-309 Cooper St 119276855RR0001
United Way Of Canada 116 Albert Street, Suite 900 613-236-7041 www.unitedway.ca 119278141RR0001
United World Voices 32 Langevin Ave. 822182499RR0001
University Of Ottawa 85 University, Office 319 119278877RR0001
University Of Ottawa Heart Institute 40 Ruskin St, Room H2-2 866925241RR0001
University Of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation Fondation H 2408-40 Ruskin St 140813452RR0001
University Of Ottawa Institute Of Mental Health Research 1145 Carling Ave 892482712RR0001
Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support 300-1355 Bank St 613-248-3330 132170085RR0001
Urban Christian Outreach (Ottawa) PO Box 77033 137761938RR0001
USC Canada 705-56 Sparks St 119276129RR0001
1392 Coulter Place 891470221RR0001
Veterinarians Without Borders 712-1 Nicholas St 841469547RR0001
Victims Of Violence Canadian Centre For Missing Children 340-117 Centrpointe Dr 130922867RR0001
Victoria's Quilts Canada 454-1568 Merivale Rd 880364815RR0001
Victorian Order Of Nurses For Canada 100-2315 St. Laurent Blvd 129482493RR0001
Vietnamese Canadian Centre 1-885 Somerset St West 613-230-8282 www.vietfederation.ca 119285849RR0001
Villa Marconi Long Term Care Centre 1026 Baseline Rd 613-727-6201 villamarconi.com 140677626RR0001
Vintage Wings Of Canada 62 John Street 880650908RR0001
Vishva Shakti Durga Mandir Association 55 Clarey Ave 880759485RR0001
Volunteer Canada 400-275 Bank St 898232343RR0001
Volunteer Ottawa
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c/o United Way Ottawa 363 Coventry Road 613-736-5270 www.volunteerottawa.ca 106888928RR0001
1901 Haig Dr 613-883-0610 818330516RR0001
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Valley Animal Rescue
299 Montreal Rd 613-748-5999 873580690RR0001
Valérie's Flutter Foundation
PO BOX 214 STN MAIN, Renfrew 804644680RR0001
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Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health
2050 Rideau Road 119262145RR0001
West Nepean Ecumenical Residential Projects 848 Seyton Drive 119295145RR0001
Y's Owl Maclure Co-Operative Centre 100-1140 Morrison Dr 613-721-1500 108228628RR0001
Young Israel Of Ottawa Westboro Academic Society 200 Brewer Way 140881558RR0001
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre 2 MacNeil Court 613-591-3686 www.wocrc.ca 128219201RR0001
Westminster Presbyterian Church 470 Roosevelt Ave 119294635RR0001
White Wind Zen
627 Kirkwood Avenue 108227406RR0001
Young String Performers' Foundation 101-71 Somerset St. W 865653687RR0001
Youth Services Bureau Of Ottawa 2675 Queensview Drive 613-729-1000 www.ysb.on.ca 108228545RR0001
Youth Services Bureau Of Ottawa Charitable Foundation
240 Daly Ave 870146727RR0001
2675 Queensview Drive 840534853RR0001
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Youturn - Youth Support Services
247 -2039 Robertson Road 613-722-2090 119298131RR0001
Wings Of Phoenix Association 36-2450 Lancaster Rd 882025711RR0001
Women's Initiatives For Safer Environments
250 City Centre Avenue, Suite 303 www.eoyja.ca 129897112RR0001
Youville Centre Ottawa-Carleton 150 Mann Avenue 613-231-5150 www.youvillecentre.org 118848456RR0001
205-211 Bronson Ave 135064590RR0001
Woodroffe Elementary School Advisory Committee 235 Woodroffe Ave 891409740RR0001
Woodvale Pentecostal Church 205 Greenbank Road www.woodvale.on.ca 852463124RR0001
Workers' History Museum 143 David Drive 841465115RR0001
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AFP Leadership Retreat participants on a walking tour of downtown Ottawa.
Fundraising needs 'new narrative,' Ottawa retreat hears By Derek Rumboldt-deLouché
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hanging the public’s perception of fundraising and fundraisers was one of the main themes to emerge this summer when a group of 80 leaders in Fundraising from across Canada gathered at the Sheraton Ottawa. “It was a pleasure to have AFP Leaders from across the country in our city and it allowed many of our Ottawa board members and volunteers to participate in vital conversations about our sector,” said AFP Ottawa President Kelly Lachance, who chaired the committee hosting the retreat. “These conversations play a key role in promoting AFP values like stewardship, donor trust, and effective and
ethical fundraising.” To underscore those conversations, Ian MacQuillin – from the fundraising think tank Rogare at the University of Plymouth in the U.K. – made the trip to Ottawa to offer his perspective. He challenged the Canadian fundraising profession on what needs to be done to play a part in shifting the public’s perception on the little understood profession of fundraising, and what AFP can do to help Canadians better understand. MacQuillan defined this as “creating a new narrative for fundraising.” In Canada, growth in community needs, the demand for more services, the demand for ethical approaches to
AFP Leadership Retreat sponsors WCPD (Networking Sponsor): Jeff Todd (WCPD), Kelly Lachance (AFP Ottawa), Peter Nicholson (WCPD), Scott Decksheimer (AFP Canada).
AFP Leaders: Kelly Lachance (President, AFP Ottawa), Leah Eustace (Chair, AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada and President of Blue Canoe Philanthropy, Host Sponsor of the Leadership retreat) and Scott Decksheimer (Chair, AFP Canada).
donors and the expansion of causes has led to a dramatic increase in individuals raising funds for charities across the country, especially since the 1990s. This is leading to a challenge with the public’s expectation, which is still connected to historical assumptions in direct conflict with typical norms for business. One example raised is that donors expect a charity to be efficient with donated money. Charities with any sort of overhead are perceived as “bad” and unworthy, despite these charities often being MORE efficient because they have the infrastructure to deliver programs and help more people. In the business world, investors know organizations have infrastructure and overhead, and those factors help companies be more efficient through economies of scale. Another discussion point among the Canadian leaders was professionalization. When a charity hires an industry leader to deliver the mission, the market competitive salary paid to that individual can become a news story. There remains the expectation that charities are either run by volunteers, or that those who work for a charity shouldn’t expect a good salary. Are those the principles by which we want to manager eight per cent of Canada’s GDP and 10 per cent of the workforce? Do we really want the most vulnerable Canadians to be served by people who aren’t the best, but maybe the most affordable? So, what does a “new narrative” mean for fundraising and the charitable sector? “Part of the responsibility falls on us, the fundraisers and non-profit leaders to help the public understand the value offered by charities, fundraisers and others,” says Scott Decksheimer, the Chair of AFP Canada and one of the many volunteers who attended the meetings. “We hope individuals and businesses will reconsider their perceptions about the sector. Just as business has changed, so has the non-profit sector.” Decksheimer added that Ottawa was an “amazing host” and said AFP will continue working on the issue over the next year. “Now, it is each delegate’s job to take their learning and conversations back to their communities across Canada,” he says. Derek Rumboldt-deLouché, CFRE, is the Past-President of AFP Ottawa and Director of Resource Development the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies.
AFP Leadership Retreat sponsors: Claire Kerr (Frontstream), Kelly Lachance (AFP Ottawa), Jeff Todd (WCPD), Leah Eustace (Blue Canoe Philanthropy), Peter Nicholson (WCPD), Scott Decksheimer (AFP Canada)
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‘Phils’ honour Ottawa leaders strengthening our community
By Margot Lefebvre
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ach year, National Philanthropy Day is celebrated on Nov. 15 across Canada. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of philanthropy – giving, volunteering and charitable engagement – that highlights the large and small accomplishments that all those involved in the philanthropic process make to our society and our world. Locally, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ottawa Chapter celebrates National Philanthropy Day with the Philanthropy Awards during the week of Nov. 15. These Philanthropy Awards (lovingly referred to as the Phils) provide charitable organizations the opportunity
David Sweanor was honoured as the 2016 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
to celebrate local philanthropists and one fundraising professional. We know that the community does not follow, it leads. Leads campaigns, leads movements and leads change. Ottawa is well-known for being a caring and generous city. By working in the not-for-profit community, we are fortunate to witness this generosity daily. But on one powerful night in November, we recognize these leaders who make significant contributions of time, talent and treasure, all in the name of strengthening our community. This is why the Philanthropy Awards were created 23 years ago: to acknowledge these true expressions of philanthropy that make such a difference to charitable organizations. The Philanthropy Awards is an inspiring evening that recognizes and shares philanthropic motivations and journeys with the community. By sharing these stories and celebrating these phenomenal people and groups, we can shine a light on all that can be accomplished through charitable engagement while encouraging others to get involved. It is a beautiful evening that brings together the not-for-profit sector with the business world to celebrate the tremendous good that can come from working together. I have no doubt all those who attend leave the
Gary Zed was honoured as the 2016 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Lucy van Oldenbarneveld was the 2016 Keynote Speaker.
awards dinner energized about their contributions to the community and motivated to do more. By the time the Ottawa Giving Guide is published, we will have just celebrated seven inspiring individuals and groups at the 23rd annual AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards: six remarkable community leaders and one exemplary fundraising professional. Award categories include Outstanding Individual Philanthropist, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist, Outstanding Small Business, Outstanding Philanthropic Group, Outstanding Individual Youth and Outstanding Fundraising Executive. The recipients in each category are selected by a judging panel of experienced community and business leaders who work through the many worthy nominations to select each year’s winners. Philanthropy is defined as “the love of humankind,” and both National Philanthropy Day and the Philanthropy Awards provide the opportunity to recognize the change that word has brought to our communities. We hope will join us in this celebration each year. Margot Lefebvre is Chair of the AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards.
AFP’s support of the Canadian fundraising industry By Mena Gainpaulsingh
The non-profit community, and their donors, are doing great things in Ottawa, contributing to causes that range from animal welfare to poverty reduction. Collectively, they make a significant contribution to the well-being of the community and its residents. A key element for the success of the sector is our fundraising community, who work tirelessly to connect worthy organizations with compassionate individuals, foundations and companies looking to do their part in contributing to a thriving community. The Association of Fundraising Professionals is the primary professional body in support of the fundraising industry in Canada, and the largest international association of fundraising professionals in the world. AFP’s primary role is to promote the importance and value of philanthropy and enable people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising by: • Supporting the growth and development of networks of fundraisers in Canada and around the world; • Providing information and resources to enable fundraisers to develop in their profession; • Establishing the ethical framework that allows
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fundraisers to make an impact in Canadian society; and Promoting philanthropy and fundraising the public arena.
AFP has almost 30,000 members worldwide, with 3,500 of them here in Canada. AFP Ottawa is one of 16 Canadian chapters and has a network of more than 1,500 fundraisers who look to the Chapter for professional education, peer-to-peer guidance and connection to their fellow fundraisers. Our members include individuals and organizations that range in size and scope from small arts organizations to large hospital foundations. We run a range of activities in support of the sector. These include Fundraising Day, the largest professional education conference focused purely on fundraising in the region that’s been attended by more than 300 fundraisers in the past. We also celebrate the community’s philanthropists through the annual Philanthropy Awards, which takes place every November. We also run regular, smaller education events. These include lunch-and-learns and breakfast events
on a range of topics, such as creating a culture of philanthropy and fundraising ethics. Additionally, we offer various peer-to-peer learning opportunities for fundraisers at different stages in their career. As we move forward as a chapter, we are developing our approach to ensure fundraisers are supported through every step of their fundraising journey. We recognise that today’s junior fundraiser could be tomorrow’s charity CEO, and we want to ensure that the principles of best practice and ethical fundraising remain with them throughout their career, and that every charity donor gets the experience they should out of engaging with the charitable sector. By providing the right leadership skills, education, network and community, we know the charitable sector will continue to thrive in Ottawa, changing lives, building a more compassionate society and making the world a better place. To know more about how you can become involved in AFP Ottawa, visit us at www.afpottawa.ca. Mena Gainpaulsingh is President-Elect at AFP Ottawa and CEO of Purposeful Fundraising Inc.
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$100,000 Ottawa Senators Foundation to the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre
$1.85 million
$35,000
Dr. Marguerite Ritchie to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation
$1 million The Vared family to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation
$6 million
NAV Canada to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Anonymous donation to the Royal Ottawa Hospital
$3 million
Alterna Savings to Candlelighters
24H Tremblant Foundation to the Ottawa Senators Foundation
$200,000 Ferguslea Properties & Danbe Foundation to the Ottawa Senators Foundation
$25,000 $12,000
Taggart- Parks Foundation to the Parkdale Food Centre
MPI Ottawa to Hopewell
$5,128
$900,000 CP has a Heart to CHEO
$100,000 over five years PCL Constructors Canada to CHEO
A 16-townhouse project The Leacross Foundation to Habitat for Humanity
$50,000 Malhotra Foundation to Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa
$539,000
Taggart-Parkes Foundation to Hopewell
TD Bank Financial Group workplace campaign to the United Way
$8,500 Maker House to the Parkdale Food Centre
$300,000
UNITING OUR PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY
Join us in November 2018 to celebrate philanthropy’s finest at the AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards