Impact Gallery 2022
The Ottawa Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Ottawa. As the charity for charities, we help those who help the communities in our city. In our Impact Gallery, we showcase and celebrate our collective impact. If you have received a grant and would like to showcase your impact, we are happy to share your video content. Contact our team today.
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2022
JA Prezdential Summer Hoops
JA Prezdential Summer Hoops was a 6-week program during July and August that engaged 15 youths, 4 mentors, and special guests. Students learned about running a business from entrepreneurs Shannon Ferguson and Kris McCarthy of FanSaves and Tariq Sbiet of North Pole Hoops. The OCF has previously provided support to both Prezdential and JA Ottawa.
Indspire
Indspire is an Indigenous national registered charity that invests in the education and achievement of Indigenous people. With the support of its funding partners, Indspire provides financial awards, delivers programs, and shares resources with the goal of improving educational outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students.
Article: Ottawa Community Foundation makes philanthropy easier than ever for busy professionals
The following is an excerpt from a partner article published in the Ottawa Business Journal that highlights the benefits for entrepreneurs and other professionals to work with the foundation for charitable giving.
Article: Maidan Market provides lifeline to Ukrainian newcomers to the city (Ottawa Business Journal Giving Guide 2022)
The following is an excerpt from an article in the Ottawa Business Journal Giving Guide 2022 that highlights the work of UCC-Ottawa and Maidan Market, which supports Ukrainian newcomers. They received a $20k grant from the Ottawa Community Foundation and also established the UCC-Ottawa Settlement Assistance Fund.
Article: For the love of Carolyn (Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine)
The following is an excerpt from an article in Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine, which highlights the Carolyn Phillips Fund, a fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation.