Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa

Sending a big THANK YOU for selecting us as one of this year's Proud to be Me Grant recipients! 💙❤️ 💛 This contribution will be incredibly impactful in supporting care-involved children and youth to attend Summer and March Break camps, empowering them to create positive memories and friendships that will last a lifetime! ✨ #SupportingYouth #EmpoweringChildren #BuildingBrighterFutures #PositiveImpact #ChildWelfare #MakingADifference #ThankYou

Join us to kick off Boston Pizza Barrhaven's Paper Hearts Campaign! ❤️ We’re thrilled to announce that this incredible family-run location has once again chosen the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa as the beneficiary of their annual Paper Hearts Campaign. Let’s celebrate together! 🎉 🍕 Bring the whole family for fun, food, and fundraising, featuring: 🎨 Face painting ✨ Special appearances from Princess Elsa (12pm-1pm) and two players from your Ottawa RedBlacks (1pm-2pm) Enjoy a delicious meal when you dine-in while helping launch the dreams of children, youth, and families involved in child welfare. 🚀 Every paper heart sold supports, improves, and brightens the lives of children and youth in the child welfare system. 📅 When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM - 2 PM 📍 Where: Boston Pizza Barrhaven (1681 Greenbank Road) *No RSVP necessary! #PaperHeartsCampaign #SupportingChildren #CommunityMatters #MakeADifference #GiveBack #FamilyFunDay #FundraisingForGood #DreamLaunchers Laura-Lee Brenneman Anna Lynch John Haralovich CPA, LIT Darlene Carreau Ryan Dube, CPA Jim Carty Derek Thuillard Karine Jackson RJ (Bob) Huggins Tanner O'Neil James Blanchard Thomas Batchellor Justine Whitehead Kelsea Towell Walter Noble Alexandra Williams, CFRE Elizabeth Decker

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Cardel Homes for once again supporting our Holiday Gift Program this season! 🎁💙 Their generosity contributes to providing Walmart gift cards to over 250 youth aging out of foster care, helping them purchase groceries, essentials, or even a little something special for themselves this holiday season. Cardel Homes' unwavering commitment to their community shines through not only in their generosity but in the compassion of their incredible team. We are truly grateful to be part of their inspiring efforts to make a difference in the lives of so many. Thank you for championing our community! #CorporateSocialResponsibility #HolidayGiftProgram #SupportFosterYouth

On Giving Tuesday, our Dream Launcher donor community raised an INCREDIBLE $15,850.70. This outstanding show of support was matched with a $6,000 donation from Cardel Homes for a total of $21,850.70 raised for the extremely deserving children, youth, and families served at the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa. WOW!! The most successful Giving Tuesday to date. We cannot thank you enough. 💙❤️💛 From all of us at the Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa – Alexandra, Walter & Liz – thank you! Laura-Lee Brenneman Anna Lynch John Haralovich CPA, LIT Darlene Carreau Ryan Dube, CPA Jim Carty Derek Thuillard Karine Jackson RJ (Bob) Huggins Tanner O'Neil James Blanchard Thomas Batchellor Justine Whitehead Kelsea Towell Walter Noble Alexandra Williams, CFRE Elizabeth Decker Cardel Homes Cardel Homes Ottawa #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact #KidsInCare #ChangeALife #MakeADifference #GiveBack #HopeForYouth

Ever throw a kids birthday party? Been to one? I have – only a few weeks ago I was hosting my son’s 5th birthday party. It was chaos. It was loud. It was super fun. And while us adults were running around getting cake and juice boxes – nothing beats the giggly laughs and silly fun of little friends having the best time. And in the mess of it all – sometimes I forget - not all birthdays are happy. I forget that for hundreds of kids in Ottawa – birthdays are something entirely different. For kids in care – inching closer and closer to 18 – birthdays can be terrifying. At 18, youth age out of care. The resources, people, and support they’ve relied on? Gone. Like candles going out... You change this. Your generosity changes this. Today, right now, you can ensure youth leaving care have the support they need to thrive. Your gift provides life-changing, wrap-around resources like: - Stable Housing - Employment Support - Mental Health Counselling - Mentorship & Connection - Life Skills, like budgeting and cooking healthy meals. - And more... - a lifeline! Make a donation today – right here: https://ow.ly/qNkk50UgcCo Warmly, Alexandra Mother of the wild 5-year-old - and wilder 2-year-old Donor Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships Laura-Lee Brenneman Anna Lynch John Haralovich CPA, LIT Darlene Carreau Ryan Dube, CPA Jim Carty Derek Thuillard Karine Jackson RJ (Bob) Huggins Tanner O'Neil James Blanchard Thomas Batchellor Justine Whitehead Kelsea Towell Walter Noble Alexandra Williams, CFRE Elizabeth Decker #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact #KidsInCare #ChangeALife #MakeADifference #GiveBack #HopeForYouth

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—you might already know this with all the messages filling your inbox. You’re a generous person, and you’re probably thinking: Where can my gift make the biggest difference? If you’re looking for a way to create change right here in your own neighbourhood, this is it! Last week alone: 🎓 11 new Dare to Dream Bursary applications were received to help youth aging out of care achieve their post-secondary dreams. So far this year, we’ve supported 53 youth through these bursaries. 🍪 13 kids and teens received help from our Cookie Jar Program for essentials like winter coats, boots, beds, or car seats – and opportunities like sports and enrichment activities. 💼 5 youth were supported through our Youth Works program, helping them get the support they need to start their career path. Your gift helps 2,000 kids in Ottawa every year. And this Giving Tuesday, your generosity will go twice as far. Thanks to a matching gift from Cardel Homes, every dollar you give will be matched up to $6,000! That means: $25 becomes $50. $50 becomes $100. $100 becomes $200. Donate now and double your impact! https://lnkd.in/d4-4Rj_E 👉 P.S. Can’t wait for tomorrow? You can make your gift today, and it will still be matched! HelpOttawaKids.ca Laura-Lee Brenneman Anna Lynch John Haralovich CPA, LIT Darlene Carreau Ryan Dube, CPA Jim Carty Derek Thuillard Karine Jackson RJ (Bob) Huggins Tanner O'Neil James Blanchard Thomas Batchellor Justine Whitehead Kelsea Towell Walter Noble Alexandra Williams, CFRE Elizabeth Decker Cardel Homes #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact #KidsInCare #ChangeALife #MakeADifference #GiveBack #HopeForYouth

The Holiday Gift Program is back! 🎁 Families involved with the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa continue to report combatting food insecurity as their top concern during the holidays. Here's how YOU can help!! 💙 Help us reach our goal of raising $60,000 to support children, youth, and families in our community this holiday season. Funds raised provide invaluable support to those in need through the distribution of gift cards geared towards their unique needs whether it's groceries, other essentials, or meaningful gifts for their family. 👉 Learn more about the Holiday Gift Program and donate today: https://lnkd.in/eCiFExGA #HolidayGiving #MakeADifference #FightFoodInsecurity #FamiliesInNeed #SeasonOfGiving #FoodForFamilies

WOW!! YOU raised over $128,000 for care-involved children, youth, and families at World Trivia Night this year! 🌎💡 💙 THANK YOU to our volunteers, event partners, and trivia participants for making our 30th anniversary one to remember! Check out this SWEET promo code from Maverick's Donuts, this year's category prize sponsor 🍩 Use code WTN30 for 10% off your next order with 15% being DONATED back to the Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa! Don't wait! This code will expire November 5th at midnight. 👉 For trivia standings and to learn more about World Trivia Night, visit WorldTriviaNight.com Laura-Lee Brenneman Anna Lynch John Haralovich CPA, LIT Darlene Carreau Ryan Dube, CPA Jim Carty Derek Thuillard Karine Jackson RJ (Bob) Huggins Tanner O'Neil James Blanchard Thomas Batchellor Justine Whitehead Kelsea Towell Walter Noble Alexandra Williams, CFRE Elizabeth Decker Maverick's Donuts Ottawa Maverick's Donut Company #WorldTriviaNight #TriviaChallenge #CorporateSocialResponsibility #TeamBuilding #TriviaForACause #Donuts #FoodForThought

❗ World Trivia Night's 30th anniversary is 95% SOLD! Get ready for Canada’s largest live trivia contest happening on November 1st at the Shaw Centre! 🌎💡 Join over 1,000 participants in teams of 10 to compete for amazing prizes, ultimate bragging rights, and the coveted Trong Nguyen Memorial Trophy. ⏰ Don’t miss out—registration closes on October 28th at 12pm! 👉 Register today: WorldTriviaNight.com #WorldTriviaNight #CorporateSocialResponsibility #TeamBuilding #TriviaForACause

Click Networks presents Harmony for Hope: Singing to Brighten Futures! 🎤 Join us for an unforgettable night of live performances, karaoke fun, and an epic after-party—all in support of a great cause! 🌟 All proceeds will directly benefit the Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa to help provide education, youth transition, and life enrichment opportunities for children, youth, and families involved in child welfare. ❗ YOUR DONATIONS ARE MATCHED 2:1! This event is supported by a generous, anonymous donor who has committed to matching and doubling funds raised. Don’t miss out—get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dHqG-hA3 🎟️ Sing, celebrate, and support brighter futures! 💙 Laura-Lee Brenneman Anna Lynch John Haralovich CPA, LIT Darlene Carreau Ryan Dube, CPA Jim Carty Derek Thuillard Karine Jackson RJ (Bob) Huggins Tanner O'Neil James Blanchard Thomas Batchellor Justine Whitehead Kelsea Towell Walter Noble Alexandra Williams, CFRE Elizabeth Decker #HarmonyForHope #SupportOurYouth #SingForACause #CommunityImpact