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From left, Gowling WLG partner Domenic Crolla with ABLE2 executive director Heather Lacey and its board chair, Nick Korhonen, at the Reach Beyond: Impacting the Future event held Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Bayview Yards. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Reach Canada recognized for 42 years of helping those with disabilities as free legal service joins ABLE2

Ottawa lawyers raised a glass last night to celebrate Reach Canada and ABLE2, two long-time local organizations coming together to build a more inclusive society

Parliamentary Centre honours Joe Clark for inclusive, values-based democracy

The evening honoured Joe Clark with the 2023 Because Democracy Matters award as a steward of inclusive and values-based democracy that defends human rights and

Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament hosted by CLV Group, InterRent raises more than $1.6M

The Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament, presented by CLV Group and InterRent REIT, has topped itself again. Organizers made the big reveal Thursday night, showing

From left, Peter Nicholson, founder and president of Foundation WCPD, with AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards co-chairs Jennifer (Gray) Cameron and Jacqueline Belsito, and Jeff Todd, board chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ottawa, at a reception to celebrate the upcoming awards dinner. Photo by Caroline Phillips

Ottawa Philanthropy Award winners announced at private party hosted by Foundation WCPD’s Peter Nicholson

Fall-anthropy was in the air at the reception Foundation WCPD president and founder Peter Nicholson hosted at his Rockcliffe Park home last night to celebrate

The 1st Annual Altis Bocce Battle was held at Mooney's Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in support of Christie Lake Kids. Photo by Caroline Phillips

First Annual Altis Bocce Battle nets more than $45K for Christie Lake Kids

“What I love about bocce is that it’s very inclusive,” said Ottawa business leader Kathryn Tremblay, host of the inaugural charity bocce tournament held yesterday

Harvest: A Feast of Fall proves bountiful for YouTurn Youth Support Services

A delicious fundraiser brought Ottawa’s culinary community together to raise awareness and money for YouTurn Youth Support Services.

RedBlacks, business leaders score one for the kids at OSEG Foundation’s Gourmet on the Gridiron

More than 400 people attended OSEG Foundation’s Gourmet on the Gridiron event, raising $300,000 for its work helping youth overcome barriers to sports.

Good morning, sunshine! President’s Breakfast for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation looks to raise $750K

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s 22nd President’s Breakfast involved 600 community leaders striving to reach a fundraising goal of $750,000 in support of The Ottawa Hospital.