Your gift, DOUBLED for kids in Ottawa

The holidays are a time for connection, comfort and care, but for too many children and youth in our city, that sense of belonging can feel out of reach.

For more than 100 years, BGC Ottawa has been a place where young people find what they need most: healthy snacks and meals, mentorship, recreation and a safe space to just be kids – all at no cost to their families.

But like so many families, we’re feeling the pressure. Rising costs of food and staffing, reduced government funding, and the lingering effects of the pandemic mean we’re stretched thin at a time when demand has never been higher. Every day, more children are turning to us for help, and we’re determined to be there for each one of them.

That’s where you come in.

Right now, your gift can make twice the difference thanks to the generosity of Mark Motors Porsche, who will match every donation up to $25,000 this holiday season.

When you give $50,
it becomes $100

– providing twice as many healthy snacks after school.

When you give $100,
it becomes $200

– opening our doors to even more children and youth who need a safe place to belong.

Every dollar you share brings hope to a child who needs it most, and this match means your kindness goes twice as far. 

This season, you can help ensure every child feels the joy of belonging, not just during the holidays, but all year long. 

Give today and double your impact for Ottawa’s kids.

A special thank you to Mark Motors Porsche

We are deeply grateful to Mark Motors Porsche for their generous $25,000 gift to kick-start our Hope for the Holidays campaign. Their continued support, with over $1 million donated and committed to BGC Ottawa, has made an incredible impact on the lives of children and youth in our community. Thank you, Mark Motors Porsche, Mark Motors Group and the Mrak family, for your unwavering generosity and partnership.