The Independent School Accessibility Fund
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
The Independent School Accessibility fund provides members of the BGC Ottawa that have been accepted to attend an accredited Canadian Independent School with additional financial support. These students will have been identified as needing a fee subsidy to attend the school that they have been accepted to. All tax-deductible donations support students in need by covering tuition fees, uniforms, school supplies, and transportation to and from school.
Learning is at the heart of all we do. Aligning with the vision of the BGC Ottawa to allow all children and youth to discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to their best selves; this fund will provide access to worthy students to learn in an optimal environment.
About CAIS
The Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) was established in 1981 as a national network of member schools supporting collaborative initiatives in leadership, education, management, and governance. Its key activities included organizing, coordinating, and facilitating conferences, benchmarking, senior management compensation surveys, and advocacy.
Today, CAIS comprises over 90 schools, all of which commit to undergoing a reflective and collaborative school improvement process, meeting National Standards, and participating in research and professional learning.
About BGC Ottawa
For almost one hundred years, BGC Ottawa, a registered charity, has provided programming directly to children and youth in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
FREE Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides vital programs and services to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. The Club serves 19 neighbourhoods. We have 4 full capacity Clubhouses and satellite locations throughout the city.
We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. BGC Ottawa is about Systemic Opportunity.