Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign ‘Brings in the Dough’
June 15, 2026
Local Tim Hortons operators deliver a cheque to The Snowsuit Fund for over $344,000 dollars...
Mike James, Rogers TV
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Raises Over $344,000 for The Snowsuit Fund
May 14, 2026
The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to share that this year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign...
Bar Ocelli joins SnowBall for an evening of cocktails and community connection — March 4 at 50 Sussex
February 23, 2026
Get ready for some winter glam Ottawa, SnowBall, The Snowsuit Fund‘s signature fundraising gala, returns March 4! The...
Hannah Manning, Apartment613
Ottawa’s SnowBall Gala Returns March 4 to Raise Funds for The Snowsuit Fund
February 22, 2026
It’s almost time for the Snowsuit Fund’s largest fundraising event of the year — a...
Ottawa Life Magazine
SnowBall 2026: A premier networking event with purpose returns to 50 Sussex Dr.
February 02, 2026
As winter settles in across the capital, one of Ottawa’s most high-profile charitable and business...
Ottawa Business Journal
The Snowsuit Fund Announces Record-Breaking 50/50 for the City Raffle – Awarding $514,500
January 20, 2026
Ottawa, ON - Last Friday, January 16, Greely resident Chantal A. had a winning start...
A Cool Winter’s Eve for a Cause: SnowBall Returns March 4 at 50 Sussex
January 15, 2026
SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve, presented by Intega IT, returns on Wednesday, March 4, at...
50/50 For the City Launches With the Biggest Opening Day Sales
November 25, 2025
This year’s 50/50 For the City raffle has officially kicked off with record-breaking first-day sales....
Foodie Friday: Today is the final day to order your Dinner Party in a Box in support of The Snowsuit Fund
November 21, 2025
Through donations, partnerships, and a season of signature fundraising events, The Snowsuit Fund distributes more than 17,000...
Hannah Manning, Apartment 613
The Snowsuit Fund Launches 44th Season, Rallying the Community to Keep Ottawa’s Children Warm
October 21, 2025
Jamila Sanogo, aged 4, received the ceremonial snowsuit of the 44th season. Ottawa, 21 October 2025 The...
Tim Hortons Ottawa Raises Record $338K for The Snowsuit Fund Through Smile Cookie Campaign
May 27, 2025
Ottawa, 27 May 2025 Today, Tim Hortons restaurant owners in Ottawa presented The Snowsuit Fund with...
Social Scene | Community Builders: Sweet support for The Snowsuit Fund
April 28, 2025
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen Cookie lovers, get ready to grin from ear to ear: Tim...
Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Sweet Support for The Snowsuit Fund in Ottawa: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week Returns April 28 – May 4
April 22, 2025
Ottawa, 22 April 2025 Tim Hortons Owners, Snowsuit Fund board members, and community supporters gathered at...
Breakfast with a view: Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market hotel hosts supporters of Snowsuit Fund
April 02, 2025
By Caroline Phillips, Caroline in the Capital The risk to planning a Snowsuit Fund Appreciation Breakfast...
Caroline Phillips, Caroline in the Capital
Social Scene | Community Builders: SnowBall – A Cool Winter’s Eve
February 17, 2025
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen As snowflakes began to swirl around Ottawa on Wednesday, Feb. 12,...
Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Annual SnowBall dodges a snowstorm to hold successful gala at Ottawa Art Gallery
February 14, 2025
By Mia Jensen, Ottawa Business Journal Ottawa, ON - The snowstorm forecast to hit Ottawa this week...
Mia Jensen, Ottawa Business Journal
SnowBall attendees display flurry of generosity for families in need of Snowsuit Fund
February 13, 2025
The Snowsuit Fund's SnowBall : A Cool Winter's Eve at the Ottawa Art Gallery Ottawa, 13...
By Caroline Phillips
Q&A with John Robinson of Intega IT, Presenting Sponsor of SnowBall
February 06, 2025
What attracted you to the opportunity of being Presenting Sponsor of SnowBall? The Snowsuit Fund is...
Snowsuit Fund Signature Fundraiser Acquires New Presenting Sponsor
January 30, 2025
Ottawa, January 30, 2025 – The Snowsuit Fund, the Ottawa charity providing winterwear to disadvantaged...
More Than a Jackpot: $474,805 in Winnings, Countless Lives Touched!
January 29, 2025
Congratulations to John M. Smith (aka Mike Smith), the lucky winner of this year’s 50/50 For The...
Big Win Awaits: 50/50 For The City Grand Prize Draw Just Days Away!
January 14, 2025
The 50/50 For The City lottery is nearing its grand prize draw on January 17,...
Spin for Warmth: Fundraiser for The Snowsuit Fund
January 13, 2025
Get ready to pedal with purpose! Join us on Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 PM...
SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve to Keep Ottawa Kids Warm This Winter
January 01, 2025
As Ottawa’s winter chill sets in, the warmth of community spirit takes centre stage at...
Ottawa Business Journal
Community Comes Together to Warm Hearts and Winter Days
December 11, 2024
On behalf of The Snowsuit Fund, heartfelt thanks go out to all who participated in...
Hamre Real Estate Team Aims to Warm Hearts and Bodies This Winter
November 27, 2024
This November, Hamre Real Estate Team is leading a community initiative to support The Snowsuit...
The Biggs & Barr Brew is BACK!
November 13, 2024
The Biggs & Barr Brew is BACK! So crack a cold one to make sure winter...
Spread Holiday Cheer and Warmth: Bloomex Partners with The Snowsuit Fund to Support Ottawa’s Children
November 10, 2024
This holiday season, Bloomex, Canada’s leading online floral retailer, is bringing warmth and joy to...
Legacy of Warmth: Honouring The Snowsuit Fund Founders at Season Kick-off
October 28, 2024
Stéphanie Plante - Councillor of Rideau Vanier Ward presents the first snowsuit of the season to Gabriella, age 6 years & Mom,...
By Caroline Phillips
Enjoy La Dolce Vita This November 30 | Already 50% Sold!
October 23, 2024
Back for its 5th year on November 30 with a modern Italian-inspired menu and La...
Eat Well. Share Warmth.: An Initiative by Beckta in Support of the Snowsuit Fund
August 23, 2024
From October 1 to December 31, dining at some of Ottawa's top restaurants—Beckta, Play Food...
Big Daddy’s Beach Volleyball Tournament Set to Serve Up Fun for a Cause This September
August 22, 2024
Get ready for the ultimate end-of-summer bash at Big Daddy’s Beach Volleyball Tournament on September...
Countdown to the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament
July 30, 2024
The Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by CLV Group and InterRent REIT, is set...
An Hour To Give | Snowsuit Fund
June 26, 2024
Ottawa, June 22, 2024 – Veteran broadcaster and compassionate community champion Sam Laprade sheds light...
By Sam Laprade, City News
Tim Hortons Owners Make a Record-Breaking Gift to Ottawa’s Snowsuit Fund
May 27, 2024
Ottawa, May 27, 2024 – Today, Ottawa's Tim Hortons owners presented a record-breaking cheque to...
“Hot Rockin’ Auction for the Kids” Featuring Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Mötley Crüe Raises Funds for Ottawa’s Snowsuit Fund
May 24, 2024
The "Hot Rockin' Auction for the Kids" is a special one-time event organized by the...
Spike the Season with Smiles: Volleyball & Smile Cookies
April 23, 2024
The Snowsuit Fund is bringing smiles to the Ontario Volleyball Association 2024 Ontario Championships with...
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie is Back
April 23, 2024
The Snowsuit Fund has teamed up once again with Tim Hortons for their Smile Cookie...
Honoring Our Supporters at the Snowsuit Fund Appreciation Breakfast
April 17, 2024
At the Andaz Hotel Ottawa ByWard Market, the Snowsuit Fund held an appreciation breakfast attended...
Cold front hits but warm hearts prevail at SnowBall, raising $95K for Snowsuit Fund
February 29, 2024
The recent warm weather could have clashed with the SnowBall and its charitable cause of...
By Caroline Phillips, Ottawa Business Journal
Social Scene | Community Builders: The Snowsuit Fund’s SnowBall, A Cool Winter’s Eve
February 29, 2024
The Snowsuit Fund’s signature gala achieved an impressive fundraising total, nearly reaching the $100,000 mark...
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Chef David Godsoe is bringing a fresh and delicious perspective to the Snowsuit Fund Snowball
February 24, 2024
The Snowsuit Fund Snowball is right around the corner, and one of the key features of...
By Kiersten Vuorimaki, Apt 613
The SnowBall Auction is Open Now and Open to All
February 21, 2024
Online bidding is open now and you do not have to attend SOLD OUT Snowball,...
Get all gussied up for a good cause at the SnowBall 02.28.24
January 29, 2024
On Wednesday, February 28, SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve returns, and 400+ guests will gather for an...
By Kiersten Vuorimaki, Apt 613
Winner of ’50/50 for the City’ lottery walks away with $467,955 grand prize
January 22, 2024
We have a winner! With a total $935,910 raised, Luc Latreille is taking home $467,955 as...
By Alex Black, City News
Andlauer’s donate to Snowsuit Fund on behalf of Senators Community Foundation
December 08, 2023
On Friday, December 8, the Andlauer family spent their morning volunteering their time at the...
Come One, Come All: FanFair Returns & Supports the Snowsuit Fund
December 01, 2023
The NAC Orchestra’s much-loved holiday tradition is back on December 10, 2023 and is sure...
Snowsuit Fund Launches 3rd Annual 5050 Lottery in partnership with BGC Ottawa
November 27, 2023
With a view to helping even more deserving Ottawa families with children, the third annual...
Giant Tiger & Senators Community Foundation Matching Giving Tuesday Donations
November 13, 2023
Mark your calendars and spread the word with family and friends - November 28 is...
Kicking Off the Snowsuit Fund’s 42nd Season
October 24, 2023
The Snowsuit Fund launched its 2023/2024 season and fundraising campaign on Tuesday, October 17 with...
Taste the Mediterranean on November 25
October 07, 2023
Dinner Party in a Box presented by BMO Private Wealth is back for a fourth...
Snowsuit Fund Receives $25K from Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament
May 11, 2023
The 2022 Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament raised $1.3 million for Ottawa charities including the...
The First-Ever Springtime Smile Cookie Campaign
May 02, 2023
Snowsuit Fund board member Lauren Parkes talks with Sam Laprade about this year's Tim Horton's...
Snowsuit Fund Smile Cookie Interview on The Sam Laprade Show
April 28, 2023
Snowsuit Fund board member Patricia Ferguson talks with Sam Laprade about the Snowsuit Fund and...
SnowBall 2023 a Smashing Success!
March 01, 2023
On Thursday, February 23rd, after nearly three years of COVID, the Snowsuit Fund brought the...
Social Scene | Community Builders: The Snowsuit Fund’s SnowBall
February 27, 2023
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Now we’re on a roll: SnowBall soirée for Snowsuit Fund a smashing success
February 24, 2023
By Caroline Phillips, OBJ
Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration makes its return
February 11, 2023
The Ottawa Citizen Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration was back Saturday as part of Winterlude with various...
Photos: Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration makes its return
February 11, 2023
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Mayor proclaims Feb. 17 as Snow Angel Day in Ottawa
January 31, 2023
By Anil Jhalli, CityNews
Ottawa students make snow angels for a good cause
January 27, 2023
By Dave Charbonneau, CTV News Ottawa
Ottawa IT Consultant Wins Over $500,000 in The Snowsuit Fund’s 50/50 Draw
January 23, 2023
Judy Bond of Ottawa takes home $500,832.50 and The Snowsuit Fund will use proceeds from...
SnowBall Returns on February 23rd
January 09, 2023
The inaugural SnowBall — a glittering, sold-out event to raise funds for the Snowsuit Fund...
Giant Tiger Supports Communities in a Million Different Ways
November 29, 2022
Newswire Giant Tiger is committed to making a difference in the communities it calls home every...
Social Scene | Community Builders: The Snowsuit Fund’s Dinner Party in a Box
October 24, 2022
Ashley Fraser | Ottawa Citizen It’s back for a third year: The Snowsuit Fund’s annual Dinner...
Social Scene | Community Builders: The Snowsuit Fund’s Dinner Party in a Box
October 24, 2022
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Deachman: Snowsuit Fund expecting large demand this winter
October 20, 2022
The Snowsuit Fund launched its new season in Ottawa on Wednesday. Ukrainian refugees Zakhar Stankevych,...
Deachman: Snowsuit Fund expecting large demand this winter
October 20, 2022
By Bruce Deachman, Ottawa Citizen
Local businesses are making an impact with snowsuits, cookies and smiles
September 14, 2022
From the Ottawa Business Journal Ottawa businesses and other community-minded organizations are stepping up to keep...
Support the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament 2022
August 22, 2022
In 2021 the Mike McCann Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raised $1-million for Ottawa charities including...
Local Artist Katerina Mertikas Paints Murals at Ottawa Schools
May 26, 2022
Lisgar Collegiate Institute and St-Laurent Academy were the rewards winners of the 2022 Snow Angel...
Advocis Ottawa Gives Back to The Snowsuit Fund
May 06, 2022
Bid Now on RBC Bluesfest VIP Package in Silent Auction The Advocis Ottawa Gives Back program...
Get Involved in the World’s Biggest One-Day Beach Volleyball Tournament!
May 05, 2022
Helping Other People Everywhere (H.O.P.E.) puts on an amazing event every year with great volleyball...
Generosity Overflows
March 03, 2022
Overflow Brewing Company presents The Snowsuit Fund with a cheque for $8,000, proceeds from The...
Myers donates over $18K to the Snowsuit Fund
March 01, 2022
The Myers Automotive Group held their first FUNdraiser for the Snowsuit Fund. This season-long campaign...
The Snowsuit Fund Announced As a Recipient Charity of H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest
February 28, 2022
The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to announce that we are one of the recipient charities...
Snowsuit Fund’s Snow Angel Challenge keeping kids warm following January’s frigid wintry weather blast
January 31, 2022
By Alex Black, CityNews
Snow Angel Challenge
January 28, 2022
The Snowsuit Fund’s month-long fun, socially distant winter fundraising & awareness campaign returns February 1-28,...
Snowsuit Fund Snow Angel Challenge Interview
January 28, 2022
With Sam Laprade, The Sam Laprade Show on CityNews
Social Scene | Community Builders: Snow Angel Challenge
January 25, 2022
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Over $800,000 in Ticket Sales
January 14, 2022
The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to announce the winner of our first 50/50 raffle powered...
Snowsuit Fund getting set for month-long, socially-distant winter fundraising campaign
January 13, 2022
Page 4, Ottawa Outdoors Magazine, Winter 2022 Edition
Browns Cleaners – Making Those Snowsuits Good as New
January 07, 2022
Browns Cleaners – Making Those Snowsuits Good as New Thank you to Browns Cleaners, our wonderful long-time supporters! Browns Cleaners’ owner, Brian...
Share the Magic of Sports and Your Warmth
December 10, 2021
Shop Decathlon this Christmas to support The Snowsuit Fund Thank you to Décathlon Ottawa for supporting...
Family Owned Car Dealerships helping Families in Ottawa
December 08, 2021
Myers Automotive Group announces season-long fundraiser for The Snowsuit Fund Myers Automotive Group are hosting a...
Orleans Community Gives Back!
December 05, 2021
Hamre Real Estate Team RE/MAX Affiliates and Orleans businesses are raising money and collecting snowsuits "Since...
A Tasty Way to Raise $40K
December 01, 2021
Dinner Party In a Box presented by BMO Private Wealth raises $40K for snowsuits.
Golfing for Good- Mike McCann’s Legacy
November 13, 2021
A 25K Cheque from The Mike McCann Memorial Golf Tournament "Congratulations and Thank You! Mike McCann Memorial...
Market in the Park: Fundraiser for The Snowsuit Fund
October 14, 2021
By Lillian Knoops
Special Delivery from Giant Tiger’s Friendly
October 13, 2021
The Giant Tiger team including Friendly the iconic store mascot delivered 1000 donated snowsuits! WOW!! We...
207,000 Thank Yous!
September 15, 2021
Tim Horton's Ottawa Restaurant Owners present cheque for a record-breaking 207K from Smile Cookie Sales A...
Get a Smile and Give a Smile
September 15, 2021
With Sam Laprade, The Sam Laprade Show on CityNews
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign kicks off in support of Snowsuit Fund
September 13, 2021
By Alex Black
Snow Angel Challenge
September 12, 2021
With Sam Laprade, “An Hour To Give” Radio Interview On CityNews
Reasons To Smile
September 11, 2021
With Sam Laprade, “An Hour To Give” Radio Interview On CityNews
Snow Angel Challenge : Community Partnership
February 04, 2021
With HOPE Executive Director, CTV News
Social Scene | Community Builders: Snow Angel Challenge
January 25, 2021
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Susan Dennison and Darren Burrowes “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 29, 2020
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
Mark Ford “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 29, 2020
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
Trina Fraser and Joanne Andrews “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 29, 2020
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
Social Scene | SnowBall, A Cool Winter’s Eve
February 28, 2020
By Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen
Sherri Lynne Starkie “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 02, 2019
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
Morguard “An Hour to Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 02, 2019
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
Smile Cookie “An Hour to Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 02, 2019
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
Joanne Andrews “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview
February 02, 2019
With Sam Laprada, “An Hour To Give” 1310 News Radio Interview