Helping Ottawa’s at-risk and homeless youth through Operation Come Home is a family affair for Eric Bollman When a friend asked Eric Bollman to spend the night outdoors in the dead of winter for the first time 15 years […]
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Going green, One Diaper at a time
Local organization aims to alleviate the financial strain of babyhood with free kits One of the most confounding choices for parents is the diaper debate: cloth vs. disposable. No matter which you choose, this decision has a serious financial […]
Win-win
OFCP monetizes old goods for charity while helping you clear out your closet Kids grow out of things quickly — that’s literally in terms of clothes, and more figuratively when it comes to things like toys and books. Passing […]
The Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre: ‘There’s a lot of good things we do here’
The Ottawa Inuit Children’s Centre offers a variety of programs and resources to give children a good start while remaining grounded in their culture.
For the love of children (and comic books)
Not-for-profit cosplay group The League of Super Heroes brings beloved characters to life for the benefit of Ottawa children’s charities.
Lemonade stand fundraiser aims to put the squeeze on cancer
Hundreds of Ottawa families will come together to raise money for cancer research during the annual Cardel Homes Lemonade Standemonium.
Murray: Celebrity Magician to bring mix of comedy, magic to Centrepointe Theatres
Once you’ve seen him perform, you’ll never forget him. And that’s exactly what Murray SawChuck wants.
Young at Art: Ottawa program encourages young artists, keeps community art thriving
Since 1996, the city’s Young at Art program has helped showcase numerous young artists and provides a stepping stone into the world of professional art.
A haircut, and so much more: Ottawa’s Cuts for Kids offers low-income families free haircuts
It all started with a little boy, a stuffed monkey, and a pair of scissors.
Therapy dogs: Finding comfort through the love of a furry friend
The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program aims to bring joy to the sick, lonely and into high-stress environments through friendly visits from volunteers and their dogs – and maybe even a cuddle.