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 Group, 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.
Prefer to Make a Cash Donation?
You can also try calling:
1-888-824-0183 x 9Or donate by mail
BGC Ottawa
Angel Tree Program
c/o Ron Kolbus Clubhouse
2825 Dumaurier Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2B 7W3
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, cash gifts or gift cards allow us to purchase specific toys or gifts.
Donations can be dropped off at Clubhouses in early December. Please email Sarah at scybulski@bgcottawa.org to help coordinate with a Clubhouse team. For donation of 10 or more items, we can arrange pick-up between December 2-12.
We recommend an average budget of $30 per gift.
Please leave gifts unwrapped so we can ensure they are age-appropriate. Our team will handle the wrapping.
We accept only new, unwrapped gifts.
Including batteries with gifts is appreciated when needed.
Absolutely! We encourage businesses and organizations to participate. You can purchase gifts individually or use this as a team-building opportunity. Set up a toy drop-off bin, host a fundraiser, or place a donation jar in a high-traffic area—get creative and help make the holidays brighter for Ottawa’s children and youth!
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