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: Art auction feeds the heart and the hungry

Ottawa

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

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Helping young philanthropists stay engaged beyond the WE scandal

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Board members step up for Bruyère Foundation

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Shortly after joining the Bruyère Foundation’s board, Colonnade BridgePort’s Mark White witnessed the organization’s impact first-hand.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Chef cooks with kindness during a crisis

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As COVID-19 created hardships for vulnerable Ottawa residents, Joe Thottungal quickly turned to what he knew best: He started to cook.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: uOttawa receives the gift of time, talent and treasure

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Simon Nehme COVID-19 Design Challenge sees students compete to develop innovative solutions and prototypes to address some of the world’s post-pandemic challenges.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: RBC helps NAC ensure the shows go on

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RBC’s $200,000 gift helped ease the financial strain for Canadian artists and authors affected by the closure of performance venues and cancellation or postponements of

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Farm Boy gives CHEO Foundation one million reasons to smile

Ottawa

For more than 20 years, Farm Boy has supported the CHEO Foundation through fundraising campaigns, lottery prizes, coupon books, CHEO Bear cookies and much more.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Construction community rallies behind The Royal Ottawa

Ottawa

More than 40 companies and 20 individuals step up to support mental health in Ottawa.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Mierins Family Foundation donates $250K to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation in support of COVID-19 relief efforts

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‘During these unprecedented times, we wanted to inspire family, friends and business associates to show their support for frontline health-care workers.’