The Fondation Massawippi Foundation (FMF), which set up its fund with the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF) in 2010, was thrilled this year to announce its support of land conservation work through a grant to its sister organization, the Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT). Made possible by generous donors, this grant facilitated the purchase of a [...]
Thank you to all applicants for your interest! The call for nominations is now closed. The Ottawa Community Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that has been proudly serving the Ottawa community since 1987. It works with donors, other charitable organizations, and community partners to support the needs of the community. The Foundation connects [...]
December 22 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm December 25 – Closed December 26 – Closed December 27 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm December 28 – 9:00 am to 5:00pm December 29 – 9:00 am to 1:00pm January 1 – Closed If you require assistance during this [...]
This post was published as part of our 2023 Fall Check-In Newsletter. Long-time donor continues to make a difference with donor-advised fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation. The Lucy Grossmann-Hensel Fund, a donor-advised fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation, has worked closely with OCF staff for over two decades to identify funding opportunities aligning [...]
September 28, 2023 This post was published as part of our 2023 Fall Check-In Newsletter. Six months into his new role, President and CEO Michael Maidment reflects on his time with the organization so far, what makes the OCF unique, and how the organization must continue to address the community's biggest needs through the [...]
The Community Services Recovery Fund supports the adaptation and modernization of community service organizations facing immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic. Today, we’re excited to share the local organizations that have received funding through the Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF). The CSRF is a one-time investment of $400 million across Canada to help [...]
Dear Friends and Family, We are pleased to tell you that the 4th annual Phil Everson Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to a graduating student of St. Lawrence Secondary School in Cornwall, Ont. This scholarship was initiated after Phil Everson, a former St. Lawrence student, died suddenly after completing the Ottawa Army Run in [...]
The Ottawa Community Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Grant A. Jameson, LL.B, ICD.D, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Grant had previously served as Secretary / First Vice Chair and replaces Carol Devenny, who passes the baton and takes on the role of Past Chair. In addition, director Susan Scotti was appointed [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, March 23, 2023 The Ottawa Community Foundation’s (OCF) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Maidment as President & CEO of the Ottawa Community Foundation, effective April 17th, 2023. As former CEO of the Ottawa Food Bank and the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, Michael brings extensive experience [...]
