Sam Laprade News Today

Last night, Perley Health Foundation, with its community leaders at its side, proudly uttered the two words it had been waiting years to say, that summed up their collective efforts and shared goals: Mission accomplished.

Eight recipients were honoured for their outstanding contributions of time, money and/or expertise toward making our community a better place for all.

Rogers Media is shutting down its CityNews Ottawa broadcast operations effective immediately, the company confirmed to OBJ on Thursday.

Fall-anthropy was in the air at the reception Foundation WCPD president and founder Peter Nicholson hosted at his Rockcliffe Park home last night to celebrate the upcoming AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards.

Taking those first steps to incorporate data into fundraising can be intimidating. Experts offer advice on how to get started.

When data analysts work hand-in-hand with fundraisers, the results can be bigger gifts and better donor relationships. Plus, see our entire <a href="https://www.philanthropy.com/issue/2023/07-11"><b>July issue</b></a>, posted online today.

Wednesday night, the Ottawa community came together to address the cause of chronic homelessness by raising enough money to purchase 80 new beds for affordable housing facilities operated by the Shepherds of Good Hope.

For kids leaving the foster care system, finding their footing can be a challenge. It’s why the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa and the Children’s Aid Society offer programs to help.

“I love our community, and meeting people at events in the city is the cherry on top,” said Sam Laprade, the host of the Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma fundraiser.

“I love our community, and meeting people at events in the city is the cherry on top,” said Sam Laprade, the host of the Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma fundraiser.