What we do
The Navalis Foundation (formerly the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund) has supported Canada’s naval family for more than 80 years. While our name has changed, our mission has not. We continue to stand behind those who serve at sea — and the families who serve alongside them.
Helping veterans transition to stability
Every veteran deserves a safe place to call home — a space where dignity, belonging and community are restored. That belief inspired our partnership with the Homes for Heroes Foundation (H4HF), whose Veterans’ Villages across Canada are changing lives and strengthening communities.
Through this partnership, Navalis proudly sponsored The Four Midshipmen’s House — a dedicated home within the Kingston Veterans’ Village, completed in 2023–24.
Navalis aspires to ensure a navy presence in every Veterans’ Village. Our journey continues as we prepare to support the next H4HF Village, building hope, connection and a future.
How you can help
Donate
Your donation helps Navalis respond quickly and with dignity when sailors, veterans or their families are in crisis. Our flexible support model provides targeted grants, emergency aid and program funding that deliver real results.
Every gift makes a difference. Whether given once or monthly, your support helps ensure Canada’s naval family is never alone.
Volunteer
We are building a community of volunteers and supporters who care deeply about service, tradition and impact. Whether you have military connections or simply a passion for helping others, there is a place for you at Navalis.
This article first appeared in the 2025 Giving Guide produced by the Ottawa Business Journal. That publication is available in its digital edition below.
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