Joe Thottungal

Ottawa restaurants rocked by truck convoy focus of $250K community-led fundraiser

Organizers of GoFundMe fundraiser are set to start distributing money to most-affected businesses later this month.

It’s official: Food For Thought is now a bona fide charity in Ottawa

Ottawa

A local grassroots movement to keep vulnerable people fed during the pandemic has picked up more steam than a simmering pressure cooker full of beans.

Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation introduces 11 new champions, and you probably know some of them

High-profile Ottawans are working with the non-profit organization to identify, cultivate and support the growth of new and existing philanthropic relationships.

Breaking Bread, Breaking Stigma breaks fundraising record for Hopewell

Event that included prizes and live and silent auction items raised $55,000, surpassing the previous high of $48,000.

Chef Joe Thottungal rallies support for Food For Thought Café, tackling food insecurity during COVID-19

Restaurant owner partners with Indian High Commission to help mark the south Asian country’s Republic Day

2020 Ottawa Philanthropy Awards shine light on spirit of giving during time of crisis

COVID-19 prompts Association of Fundraising Professionals to switch to special broadcast in lieu of awards dinner

Ottawa Philanthropy Awards highlight unprecedented community leadership

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Centre Block Group recognized with special one-time award for response to COVID-19 crisis alongside seven other award category recipients.

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Chef cooks with kindness during a crisis

Ottawa

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

Ottawa chefs, business community raise $50K-plus at Grinch Dinner for Shepherds of Good Hope

Nine area chefs donate time and food for benefit dinner to help provide 42,000 meals for homeless this winter

Long-serving Ottawa restaurants fêted for staying power

When it comes to running a successful restaurant, there’s no secret ingredient behind it but, rather, a recipe that’s deceptively simple, like homemade whipped cream.