Philanthropy in Ottawa: Giant Tiger roars in support of mental health
Family Services Ottawa has been overwhelmed with requests for mental health support over the past year as the pandemic places additional strain on individuals and
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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: CHEO banks on TD for mental health support
Mental health teams of crisis workers are delivering virtual care side-by-side with emergency department physicians and nurses.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Indigenous youth get assist from former NHL players
‘We hope to inspire other local businesses to make a positive impact in whichever way they can.’
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Local lawyers raise the bar for the Ottawa Food Bank
Record-breaking $98,000 raised during Firms Fill Fridges campaign.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Tobi Lütke and Fiona McKean support community COVID-19 relief efforts
A year into the pandemic, social services are still under strain as many of their clients continue to struggle through the pandemic.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Support for STEM blooms at Algonquin thanks to Leacross Foundation
Take-home lab kits, with necessary equipment for applied research projects, were provided to students to support remote hands-on learning for students.
Kinaxis InConcert will feature approximately 30 concerts live-streamed from stages across Canada.
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Art auction feeds the heart and the hungry
As he thought about the impact he wanted to make amid the COVID-19 crisis, artist Christopher Griffin knew he could put his creative talent to
Op-ed: When trust is eroded, we build again
Helping young philanthropists stay engaged beyond the WE scandal
Philanthropy in Ottawa: Board members step up for Bruyère Foundation
Shortly after joining the Bruyère Foundation’s board, Colonnade BridgePort’s Mark White witnessed the organization’s impact first-hand.
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