Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of
volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life
of people living with cancer.
www.cancer.ca
Canadian Food for the Hungry
This non-profit, charitable organization provides emergency relief and life changing, sustainable
development programs for people in need around the world. Based on Christian principles, the goal of
Canadian Food for the Hungry is to feed humanity's two hungers: physical and spiritual.
www.cfh.ca
Champions for Children
Ending child and youth abuse and neglect, through the promotion and funding of prevention programs,
is the mission of the Champions for Children Foundation. Working closely with the Children's Aid Society,
the foundation actively recruits individuals, organizations and corporations to join in protecting those
in our community who are most at risk.
Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa-Carleton
This registered charitable organization is dedicated to helping people with disabilities participate
fully in community life. Citizen Advocacy matches volunteers with people living with disabilities, resulting
in one-on-one supportive friendships. The group also works with other organizations to build a community
that not only welcomes people with disabilities, but values them.
www.citizenadvocacy.org
The Community Foundation of Ottawa
Overseeing the development and management of a permanent community endowment fund, the Community Foundation
of Ottawa-Carleton provides grants in areas of social services, health, education, environment, the arts and
culture. The foundation is a member agency of United Way / Centraide Ottawa, a non-profit organization committed
to building a compassionate and responsive community where people have security, opportunities and hope.
www.communityfoundationottawa.ca
The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
OCRI is a not-for-profit, member supported organization working to foster the development of a globally competitive
knowledge economy and to enhance a superior quality of life in Canada's Capital Region. OCRI initiatives bring
together the ideas and people that make Canada's advanced technology industry thrive.
www.ocri.com
The Ottawa Senators Foundation
The Ottawa Senators Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that was launched in October 1998. With the support
of founding sponsors — Molson Breweries, Compaq, and Bell — their mandate is to provide gifts and gifts in kind to
registered Canadian charities and bursaries to students in financial need pursuing post-secondary education.
Their Board of Directors is composed of ten distinguished business people and media personalities
whose commitment to the region is evidenced by their past and current involvement in community benevolent endeavours.
Their guidance and direction has meant that the Foundation has already had a significant impact in their operating area
of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. In their first year of operation, the Foundation provided over $300,000 in financial aid to
organizations within the community which service disadvantaged youth. Together with the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club,
over $350,000 was provided to the community through in-kind donations and player appearances.
www.ottawasenatorsfoundation.com
Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation
The role of the Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation is to support Queensway-Carleton Hospital in fulfilling its
mission to provide outstanding care and medical excellence for the community it serves.
Over the past nine years, the Foundation has played a vital role in providing the hospital with
the resources to enhance patient care and purchase essential medical equipment. The Foundation staff work together
with members of their volunteer Board of Directors in the fundraising and development process.
In addition, the Foundation has developed partnerships with corporate and community groups who
uphold their goal to provide quality care and to maintain Queensway-Carleton Hospital's position as a leader in community
health care.
United Way/Centraide Ottawa
United Way/Centraide Ottawa is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with community agencies and
organizations. Its mission is "to bring people and resources together to build a strong, healthy, safe, community
for all."
By bringing groups together to share experience and expertise, United Way/Centraide is working
with others to improve community life. Together we are building a compassionate and responsive community where people
have security, opportunities and hope.
www.unitedway.ca
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Ottawa Carleton (JAOC) was established in Ottawa in 1983 and delivers business mentoring and leadership development programs to thousands of students each year.
www.jaottawa.on.ca
The Rehabilitation Centre
The Rehabilitation Centre specializes in the rehabilitation of people with physical disabilities.
The Centre serves the residents of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec in both official languages and
is a fully accredited teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa.
www.rehab.on.ca
