Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign ‘Brings in the Dough’
Local Tim Hortons operators deliver a cheque to The Snowsuit Fund for over $344,000 dollars for new snowsuits for children 15 and under. "The families that we serve are people...
Mike James, Rogers TV
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Over $344,000 for The Snowsuit Fund
The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to share that this year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raised more than $344,000 in support of local children and families in Ottawa. This incredible total...
Bar Ocelli joins SnowBall for an evening of cocktails and community connection — March 4 at 50 Sussex
Get ready for some winter glam Ottawa, SnowBall, The Snowsuit Fund‘s signature fundraising gala, returns March 4! The Snowsuit Fund distributes new snowsuits to keep kids warm and cozy through Ottawa’s coldest season....
Hannah Manning, Apartment613
Ottawa’s SnowBall Gala Returns March 4 to Raise Funds for The Snowsuit Fund
It’s almost time for the Snowsuit Fund’s largest fundraising event of the year — a night that gives everyone the chance to dress up (though not in a snowsuit!) for...
Ottawa Life Magazine
SnowBall 2026: A premier networking event with purpose returns to 50 Sussex Dr.
As winter settles in across the capital, one of Ottawa’s most high-profile charitable and business networking events is set to return to its roots: On Wed., March 4, 2026, The...
Ottawa Business Journal
The Snowsuit Fund Announces Record-Breaking 50/50 for the City Raffle – Awarding $514,500
Ottawa, ON - Last Friday, January 16, Greely resident Chantal A. had a winning start to her weekend, taking home $514,500 as the winner of The Snowsuit Fund’s fifth 50/50...
A Cool Winter’s Eve for a Cause: SnowBall Returns March 4 at 50 Sussex
SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve, presented by Intega IT, returns on Wednesday, March 4, at the iconic 50 Sussex, inviting guests to celebrate and connect with community, all while making...
50/50 For the City Launches With the Biggest Opening Day Sales
This year’s 50/50 For the City raffle has officially kicked off with record-breaking first-day sales. Supporters helped us reach an incredible $65,000 in ticket sales, nearly doubling last year’s first-day...
Foodie Friday: Today is the final day to order your Dinner Party in a Box in support of The Snowsuit Fund
Through donations, partnerships, and a season of signature fundraising events, The Snowsuit Fund distributes more than 17,000 snowsuits to keep children warm through Ottawa’s cold winter months. “Every year, our city comes together...
Hannah Manning, Apartment 613
The Snowsuit Fund Launches 44th Season, Rallying the Community to Keep Ottawa’s Children Warm
Jamila Sanogo, aged 4, received the ceremonial snowsuit of the 44th season. Ottawa, 21 October 2025 The Snowsuit Fund has officially launched its 44th season, once again uniting the community in its...
Tim Hortons Ottawa Raises Record $338K for The Snowsuit Fund Through Smile Cookie Campaign
Ottawa, 27 May 2025 Today, Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Ottawa presented The Snowsuit Fund with a cheque for $338,000, raised through its annual Smile Cookie campaign. This year’s donation is...
Social Scene | Community Builders: Sweet support for The Snowsuit Fund
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen Cookie lovers, get ready to grin from ear to ear: Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Week is back from April 28 to May 4, and every chocolate...
Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Sweet Support for The Snowsuit Fund in Ottawa: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Returns April 28 – May 4
Ottawa, 22 April 2025 Tim Hortons Owners, Snowsuit Fund board members, and community supporters gathered at a Tim Hortons in Nepean to officially kick off the return of the Ottawa Smile...
Breakfast with a view: Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market hotel hosts supporters of Snowsuit Fund
By Caroline Phillips, Caroline in the Capital The risk to planning a Snowsuit Fund Appreciation Breakfast for early April is that winter can feel like a distant memory, making the need...
Caroline Phillips, Caroline in the Capital
Social Scene | Community Builders: SnowBall – A Cool Winter’s Eve
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen As snowflakes began to swirl around Ottawa on Wednesday, Feb. 12, blanketing the capital in the season’s largest snowstorm in years, the community inside the Ottawa...
Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Annual SnowBall dodges a snowstorm to hold successful gala at Ottawa Art Gallery
By Mia Jensen, Ottawa Business Journal Ottawa, ON - The snowstorm forecast to hit Ottawa this week held off just long enough for guests in evening wear and high heels to attend...
Mia Jensen, Ottawa Business Journal
SnowBall attendees display flurry of generosity for families in need of Snowsuit Fund
The Snowsuit Fund's SnowBall : A Cool Winter's Eve at the Ottawa Art Gallery Ottawa, 13 February 2025 What a relief to event organizers that the wicked winter storm showed up more...
By Caroline Phillips
Q&A with John Robinson of Intega IT, Presenting Sponsor of SnowBall
What attracted you to the opportunity of being Presenting Sponsor of SnowBall? The Snowsuit Fund is an organization I really love and support because I understand the impact they have on...
Snowsuit Fund Signature Fundraiser Acquires New Presenting Sponsor
Ottawa, January 30, 2025 – The Snowsuit Fund, the Ottawa charity providing winterwear to disadvantaged children, announced today that Intega IT has signed a three-year agreement to become the Presenting Sponsor of...
More Than a Jackpot: $474,805 in Winnings, Countless Lives Touched!
Congratulations to John M. Smith (aka Mike Smith), the lucky winner of this year’s 50/50 For The City! Mike is taking home an incredible $474,805—what an amazing win! The third annual 50/50 Raffle, which launched...
Big Win Awaits: 50/50 For The City Grand Prize Draw Just Days Away!
The 50/50 For The City lottery is nearing its grand prize draw on January 17, 2025, offering participants the chance to take home a significant cash prize. Currently, the jackpot...
Spin for Warmth: Fundraiser for The Snowsuit Fund
Get ready to pedal with purpose! Join us on Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 PM for a spin class fundraiser in support of The Snowsuit Fund, an incredible organization that...
SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve to Keep Ottawa Kids Warm This Winter
As Ottawa’s winter chill sets in, the warmth of community spirit takes centre stage at SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve, The Snowsuit Fund’s sought-after gala happening at the Ottawa Art...
Ottawa Business Journal
Community Comes Together to Warm Hearts and Winter Days
On behalf of The Snowsuit Fund, heartfelt thanks go out to all who participated in this year’s Dinner Party in a Box. The event was a resounding success, raising nearly $38,000...
Hamre Real Estate Team Aims to Warm Hearts and Bodies This Winter
This November, Hamre Real Estate Team is leading a community initiative to support The Snowsuit Fund, an Ottawa-based charity dedicated to providing snowsuits to children in need. With over 16,000...
The Biggs & Barr Brew is BACK!
The Biggs & Barr Brew is BACK! So crack a cold one to make sure winter is a warm one for the kids in Ottawa! Next Thursday, November 21st Kichesippi Beer Co....
Spread Holiday Cheer and Warmth: Bloomex Partners with The Snowsuit Fund to Support Ottawa’s Children
This holiday season, Bloomex, Canada’s leading online floral retailer, is bringing warmth and joy to Ottawa’s children and families in need through its ongoing partnership with The Snowsuit Fund. When you...
Legacy of Warmth: Honouring The Snowsuit Fund Founders at Season Kick-off
Stéphanie Plante - Councillor of Rideau Vanier Ward presents the first snowsuit of the season to Gabriella, age 6 years & Mom, Laurie. Ottawa, 24 October 2024 Joan Gullen and Ralph Tannis were like two mismatched mittens: different, yet...
By Caroline Phillips
Enjoy La Dolce Vita This November 30 | Already 50% Sold!
Back for its 5th year on November 30 with a modern Italian-inspired menu and La Dolce Vita theme, Dinner Party in a Box is a luxurious at-home dining experience for...
Eat Well. Share Warmth.: An Initiative by Beckta in Support of the Snowsuit Fund
From October 1 to December 31, dining at some of Ottawa's top restaurants—Beckta, Play Food and Wine, and Gezellig—means more than just a great meal; it's an opportunity to support...
Big Daddy’s Beach Volleyball Tournament Set to Serve Up Fun for a Cause This September
Get ready for the ultimate end-of-summer bash at Big Daddy’s Beach Volleyball Tournament on September 14th, 2024! Hosted at Big Daddy’s Crab Shack at the corner of Baseline and Fisher...
Countdown to the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament
The Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by CLV Group and InterRent REIT, is set for September 19, 2024, at the Meadows Golf Course in Ottawa. This prominent event, which...
An Hour To Give | Snowsuit Fund
Ottawa, June 22, 2024 – Veteran broadcaster and compassionate community champion Sam Laprade sheds light on Ottawa's most impactful charities and non-profit organizations and their amazing work. Featured this week:...
By Sam Laprade, City News
Tim Hortons Owners Make a Record-Breaking Gift to Ottawa’s Snowsuit Fund
Ottawa, May 27, 2024 – Today, Ottawa's Tim Hortons owners presented a record-breaking cheque to Ottawa’s Snowsuit Fund, a local charity dedicated to providing winter clothing for children from low-income...