What we do
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm of The Ottawa Hospital, one of Canada’s largest and most important academic health centres.
Our donors fuel world-class patient care, cutting-edge research, and the training of the next generation of healthcare providers — funding life-saving equipment, groundbreaking clinical trials, and innovations that are changing outcomes for patients here in Ottawa and around the world.
Our historic $500-million Campaign to Create Tomorrow is helping build a new, state-of-the-art healthcare facility and academic research centre at Dow’s Lake and will transform how care is delivered in our region.
We are one of Canada’s most efficient and trusted hospital foundations. We’ve earned High Performer status from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy for 12 consecutive years and been named a top hospital foundation by MoneySense.
How You Can Help
Our goal is to provide exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors. Our support provides vital funding for research, equipment, and state-of-the-art facilities — not all of which is covered by the province.
Join us! Your support will reshape the future of healthcare in our region for you and your family for generations to come.
Create a fundraiser
With our user-friendly online tool, you can create a fundraiser in a matter of minutes! From birthday celebrations to T-shirt sales, from golf tournaments to galas, and even workplace giving — event creation has never been easier. Our online tool gives you the flexibility to customize your event with just a few clicks. CreatingTomorrow.ca
Give Monthly
Monthly donations provide us with the stable, predictable funding we need to face the unpredictable. It’s a critical source of revenue that our hospital team relies on.
Honour a hospital staff member
From nurses to security guards, doctors to cafeteria workers — hospital staff are there to stand beside us during some of the most challenging times of our lives. A Gratitude Award is a great way to show your support for a healthcare worker while helping fund patient care and research.
Leave a legacy
A gift in your will can be the most powerful and meaningful gift of all. We can help ensure your gift makes the greatest impact for future generations.
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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