Philanthropy in Ottawa: A great run for annual Skifest
For 31 years, the annual Skifest at Mont Ste-Marie has been a highlight for participants and sponsors. This year, the annual event held on March
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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: CLV Group’s work on annual golf tourney does so much for so many
The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, alongside other local charities, was fortunate to receive $50,000 from the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament that took place
Philanthropy in Ottawa: BGC Ottawa receives one million reasons to smile
The BGC Ottawa team is celebrating a donation of $1 million from Hazelview Properties in support of programs at the Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse in
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Dymon Storage is on a mission this Giving Tuesday
Who: Steve Creighton, executive vice-president, Dymon Storage The donation: Matching donations up to $25K The recipient: The Ottawa Mission The inspiration: “Giving Tuesday is an
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Family and community inspire $2M donation to TOHF
Who: Tony Sottile, retired construction executive, and Barbara Robertson, former teacher and volunteer The donation: $2M The recipient: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation The inspiration: “The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Campaign
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Business owners support ‘creative outlet’ at Perley Health
Kathleen Grimes and Ersin Ozerdinc have donated half a million dollars for arts program to help residents of long-term care centre “create something beautiful in
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Cushman & Wakefield tee off for the Bruyere Foundation
Over two decades, real estate brokerage has had a significant impact on the Bruyere Research Institute by raising money.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Orleans Health Hub gets a $1M boost
The Montfort Hospital Foundation team was all smiles asBrigil Construction brought the total amount raised to date to $11.4 million, just shy of the target
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Happy Roots makes happy children
The Happy Roots Foundation has dedicated $1 million to CHEO’s work supporting infant and child mental health.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Donation creates tangible results for youth
“The impact of BBBSO on youth in our community is simply incredible. I was inspired to give and get involved at the board level because
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