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Sam Laprade
Sam Laprade is the writer of OBJ’s Philanthropy in Ottawa column and has over 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector, public relations, media relations and municipal politics.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Hazel Smart-Patterson supports women in STEM at Algonquin
In 2008, Hazel Smart-Patterson’s bursary commitment for Algonquin College students started with women in business. Now it include women pursuing careers in STEM.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: BMO supports seniors and veterans at Perley Health
“The frailty care research and the quality of life for our seniors is a wonderful way to make the most of the BMO donation to
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Myers revs its charitable engine with $2.5M for Civic campus
The largest philanthropic donation by the Myers Automotive Group to date is directed fund the new Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital being built near
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Taggart Parkes’ $1M donation to SGH recognizes the importance of home
The Taggart Parkes Foundation donated $1 million to the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation to support construction of a multi-purpose supportive housing residence on Murray
Philanthropy in Ottawa: CLV and InterRent help with holiday miracle for Ottawa Food Bank
A surprise donation of $100,000 from CLV and InterRent REIT to the Ottawa Food Bank was recently announced live on CTV Ottawa’s Holiday Helpers show.
The Joyce Family Foundation recently announced a $1.5-million gift to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation focused on a nursing bursary program.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: TryCycle ‘tries to break the cycle’ of mental illness
United Way East Ontario received the commitment of $500,000 in-kind from TryCycle to help connect 1,400 Ottawa residents with mental health support.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Schulich Foundation supports skilled trades at Algonquin College
The Schulich Foundation has donated $525,000 to Algonquin College to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Brazeau donation to TOHF recognizes exceptional care
Now facing his own cancer diagnosis, Michel Brazeau and his wife Laurie, also a cancer survivor, have donated $100K to TOHF to recognize their exceptional
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