Snowsuit Fund Receives $25K from Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament

The 2022 Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament raised $1.3 million for Ottawa charities including the Snowsuit Fund! CLV Group, InterRent REIT’s golf tournament returned last September for a sold-out event at the Meadows Golf & Country Club.The Snowsuit Fund was one of the charities that will receive proceeds from this event as we have for…

The First-Ever Springtime Smile Cookie Campaign

Snowsuit Fund board member Lauren Parkes talks with Sam Laprade about this year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies campaign, being held in the springtime.  

Snowsuit Fund Smile Cookie Interview on The Sam Laprade Show

Snowsuit Fund board member Patricia Ferguson talks with Sam Laprade about the Snowsuit Fund and this year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies campaign.

SnowBall 2023 a Smashing Success!

On Thursday, February 23rd, after nearly three years of COVID, the Snowsuit Fund brought the hugely popular SnowBall, A Cool Winters Eve back to 50 Sussex, home of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed a multi-level cocktail party presented by Canadian Tire. It was a night of food, drinks, live music and…

Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration makes its return

The Ottawa Citizen Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration was back Saturday as part of Winterlude with various activities for those in attendance. Skaters were invited to lace up in the Winter Pavilion before taking to the ice on the outdoor rink. There was also everything from kicksleds to giant skis, free concerts and making a snow…

Ottawa IT Consultant Wins Over $500,000 in The Snowsuit Fund’s 50/50 Draw

Judy Bond of Ottawa takes home $500,832.50 and The Snowsuit Fund will use proceeds from the other half to purchase snowsuits for disadvantaged Ottawa children. What a winning way to start 2023! The Snowsuit Fund’s second annual 50/50 Raffle powered by Rogers Sports and Media radio stations, CHEZ 106, KiSS 105.3, City News 101.1 and…

SnowBall Returns on February 23rd

The inaugural SnowBall — a glittering, sold-out event to raise funds for the Snowsuit Fund — launched February 28, 2020. Then COVID hit, and for two long years SnowBall was mothballed. Now it’s back, and Ottawa’s 2023 social scene looks brighter than ever. With Ottawa Canadian Tire dealers as its title sponsor, the reimagined SnowBall,…

Giant Tiger Supports Communities in a Million Different Ways

Newswire Giant Tiger is committed to making a difference in the communities it calls home every day. Through a wide variety of sponsorships and campaigns, the leading Canadian-owned family discount retailer has raised and donated over $1 million in 2022 to community organizations and charities across Canada.   In celebration of #GivingTuesdayCA today, Giant Tiger has partnered…

Deachman: Snowsuit Fund expecting large demand this winter

The Snowsuit Fund launched its new season in Ottawa on Wednesday. Ukrainian refugees Zakhar Stankevych, 4, and Ostap Stankevych, 6, received their new snowsuits during a news conference Wednesday. PHOTO BY TONY CALDWELL /Postmedia Bruce Deachman | Ottawa Citizen On Wednesday, Ostap and Zakhar Stankevych, 6 and 4 respectively, were given snowsuits as the Snowsuit Fund of…

Local businesses are making an impact with snowsuits, cookies and smiles

From the Ottawa Business Journal Ottawa businesses and other community-minded organizations are stepping up to keep marginalized children warm this winter by delighting clients, staff and others with a gift of scrumptious cookies. The Tim Hortons® Smile Cookie Campaign, running September 19 -25, donates the full $1 from every Smile Cookie sold to The Snowsuit…

Support the Mike McCann Charity Golf Tournament 2022

In 2021 the Mike McCann Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raised $1-million for Ottawa charities including The Snowsuit Fund which received $25K! CLV Group, InterRent REIT’s golf tournament returns to The Meadows Golf & Country Club on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Event Schedule 10:30am: Registration and Lunch 12:00pm: Shotgun Start 6:00pm: Dinner/After Party, Prizes and Awards!…

Local Artist Katerina Mertikas Paints Murals at Ottawa Schools

Lisgar Collegiate Institute and St-Laurent Academy were the rewards winners of the 2022 Snow Angel Challenge in the schools division. Each school signed up to raise money and awareness for the Snowsuit Fund. All schools who signed up for the challenge were entered into a random draw. The reward – a custom mural project guided…

Advocis Ottawa Gives Back to The Snowsuit Fund

Bid Now on RBC Bluesfest VIP Package in Silent Auction The Advocis Ottawa Gives Back program is a way for their members to organize and support local causes that affect our community and beyond. They welcome all to join their mission with the Ottawa Gives Back Charity Golf Tournament and Connect|Reconnect in 2022. Proceeds from…

Get Involved in the World’s Biggest One-Day Beach Volleyball Tournament!

Helping Other People Everywhere (H.O.P.E.) puts on an amazing event every year with great volleyball games, sun, sand, multiple food options and loads of entertainment both via the HOT Lounge & the H.O.P.E. Mainstage. What started in 1982 as a small group of teams, has grown into the world’s largest one day volleyball tournament and…

Generosity Overflows

Overflow Brewing Company presents The Snowsuit Fund with a cheque for $8,000, proceeds from The Biggs & Barr Brew sales. THANK YOU to the entire team at CHEZ 106 FM’s Biggs & Barr Show, Overflow Brewery and everyone who purchased a can! Because of you, $8,000 was raised for The Snowsuit Fund! The limited-edition Vienna…

Myers donates over $18K to the Snowsuit Fund

The Myers Automotive Group held their first FUNdraiser for the Snowsuit Fund. This season-long campaign took place at all 11 Myers locations throughout the city. All locations collected new snowsuits, hats, and mittens/gloves AND matched all monetary donations collected by inviting customers to add $5 to service visits and parts purchases and $25 to first…

The Snowsuit Fund Announced As a Recipient Charity of H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest

The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to announce that we are one of the recipient charities for 2022 H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest. Helping Other People Everywhere (H.O.P.E.) puts on an amazing event every year with great volleyball games, sun, sand, multiple food options and loads of entertainment both via the HOT Lounge & the H.O.P.E. Mainstage. What…

Mayor Proclaims February 18, 2022 Snow Angel Day

Snow Angel Challenge

The Snowsuit Fund’s month-long fun, socially distant winter fundraising & awareness campaign returns February 1-28, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – January 24, 2022:  This February, The Snowsuit Fund invites the Ottawa community to join the Snow Angel Challenge. This 28-day event challenges people to get outdoors and experience socially distant winter fun while raising funds to…

Over $800,000 in Ticket Sales

The Snowsuit Fund is thrilled to announce the winner of our first 50/50 raffle powered by CHEZ 106 and KiSS 105.3 Ottawa, Ontario – January 14, 2022 –  The Snowsuit Fund’s first ever 50/50 Raffle powered by CHEZ 106 and KiSS 105.3, achieved a record-breaking $818,845 in ticket sales. At 9:00 am this morning, the winning ticket…

Browns Cleaners – Making Those Snowsuits Good as New

Browns Cleaners – Making Those Snowsuits Good as New Thank you to Browns Cleaners, our wonderful long-time supporters! Browns Cleaners’ owner, Brian MacGregor, came by the depot before Christmas to deliver lots of snowsuits to us!! Browns Cleaners graciously accept gently used snowsuits at any Browns Cleaners location. The snowsuits are laundered, sanitized, bagged, and delivered to The Snowsuit Fund for distribution to qualified low-income clients…

Share the Magic of Sports and Your Warmth

Shop Decathlon this Christmas to support The Snowsuit Fund Thank you to Décathlon Ottawa for supporting The Snowsuit Fund! Outdoor play is key to children’s physical and emotional well-being. and Décathlon emphasizes on year round fair prices to ensure an increased accessibility to sports practice at all times. That is why a portion of Black…

Family Owned Car Dealerships helping Families in Ottawa

Myers Automotive Group announces season-long fundraiser for The Snowsuit Fund Myers Automotive Group are hosting a FUNdraiser for the Snowsuit Fund for the remainder of the year! All 11 locations are collecting new snowsuits, hats, and mittens/gloves AND matching all monetary donations collected by inviting customers to add $5 to service visits and parts purchases…

Orleans Community Gives Back!

Hamre Real Estate Team RE/MAX Affiliates and Orleans businesses are raising money and collecting snowsuits “Since mid-November until December 10th Hamre Real Estate Team and other Orleans businesses are collecting cash and online donations as well as clean, gently used snowsuits for Ottawa families in need. Donors are asked to visit one of the following…

A Tasty Way to Raise $40K

Dinner Party In a Box presented by BMO Private Wealth raises $40K for snowsuits.  

Golfing for Good- Mike McCann’s Legacy

A 25K Cheque from The Mike McCann Memorial Golf Tournament “Congratulations and Thank You! Mike McCann Memorial Charity Golf Tournament Nets $1-million for Ottawa charities including The Snowsuit Fund! CLV Group, InterRent REIT’s golf tournament returned this month after taking a one-year pandemic hiatus for a sold-out event at The Meadows Golf & Country Club.…

Special Delivery from Giant Tiger’s Friendly

The Giant Tiger team including Friendly the iconic store mascot delivered 1000 donated snowsuits! WOW!! We are beyond thankful to one of our long-time sponsors, Giant Tiger, for donating AND delivering brand new snowsuits. Thank you for bringing warmth to children in need. Giant Tiger pulled up one of its trailers to The Snowsuit Fund…

207,000 Thank Yous!

Tim Horton’s Ottawa Restaurant Owners present cheque for a record-breaking 207K from Smile Cookie Sales A sweet way to support a great cause! Celebrating the generosity of the Ottawa community with a giant cheque presentation! Thank you, Tim Hortons and the Ottawa community for your incredible support and dedication to our Smile Cookie campaign! We…