Media Releases

June 10 , 2008 - Media Release

CFO Youth Grants Fund Innovative Summer Projects

Four unique programs for Ottawa youth will receive grants of up to $2500

March 11, 2008 - Media Release

CFO announces the 2008 Youth Empowerment Grants program

The Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee is inviting local young people to apply for grants of up to $2500

October 29, 2007 - Media Advisory

The Community Foundation of Ottawa celebrates its 20th anniversary

The Community Foundation of Ottawa is inviting the entire community to a 20th anniversary celebration of Ottawa's philanthropic spirit

October 2, 2007 - Media Release

Second annual Ottawa's Vital Signs report released today

The Community Foundation of Ottawa launched its second annual report card on the health of the city today

April 5, 2007 - Media Release

Festival Champion Catherine O'Grady Receives Annual Investing in People Award

The Community Foundation of Ottawa is pleased to recognize Catherine O'Grady for her unwavering dedication to making Ottawa a vibrant, creative city for residents and visitors alike

March 6 , 2007 - Media Release

Philanthropy Hotter than Ever

Community Foundation of Ottawa assets reached $96 million in record year

February 5, 2007 - Media Release

The Community Foundation of Ottawa launches a new grant program for youth-led projects

Local young people have until March 30 to apply for this new series of grants

Listen to an interview about the Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program, courtesy of CBC Radio's All in a Day

November 16, 2006 - Media Release

CFO Youth Leaders win Prestigious Philanthropy Award

Ottawa students Joy Ding and Stephanie Zhang were presented with the Outstanding Youth Award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual Philanthropy Awards gala last night.

October 4 , 2006 - Media Release

First Ottawa’s Vital Signs Report

A revealing portrait of life in our community

June 15, 2006 - Media Release

Summer youth projects get a boost

The Community Foundation of Ottawa announces a new series of youth grants

May 8, 2006 - Media Release

Federal budget tax changes benefit donors

The Community Foundation of Ottawa applauds new federal tax change.

April 20, 2006 - Media Release

Inspirational black community leader named 2005 Investing in People award recipient

The Community Foundation of Ottawa is pleased to recognize Adrienne Coddett as the recipient of the 2005 Investing in People award.

March 27, 2006 - Media Release

The Community Foundation of Ottawa launches its first youth-led grants program

CFO's new Youth Advisory Committee is inviting young people to apply for a brand new set of grants available through the Foundation.

December 21, 2005 - Media Release

Ottawa's Kelly family makes $350,000 gift to the community

Kelly Family Foundation will help people in Ottawa dealing with illness

October 26, 2005 - Media Advisory

The Community Foundation of Ottawa is inviting the entire community to celebrate Ottawa's giving spirit at its annual Celebration on Nov. 2

Community Foundation to announce new initiatives at 2005 Celebration

September 28, 2005 - Media Release

Innovative program will inspire local entrepreneurs and investors to invest in the future of their community

Program launched at OCRI's Ottawa Venture and Technology Summit.

March 3, 2005 - Media Release

Community Foundation of Ottawa wins gold for website

The Community Foundation of Ottawa has been named a gold award winner for excellence in communications by the 2005 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program.

November 24, 2004 - Media Release

Two Ottawans to attend international philanthropy event in Berlin

Ottawa community foundation will have strong representation at worldwide symposium.

November 16, 2004 - Media Release

Price fixing lawsuit nets funds for food banks, breakfast and supper programs

Community Foundation of Ottawa distributing proceeds from class action settlement.

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December 3, 2003 - Media Release
The Community Foundation of Ottawa names local leader George Brown as the recipient of its Investing in People Award for 2003
George Brown, Managing Director of the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) has been chosen as this year's recipient of the Community Foundation of Ottawa's Investing in People award.

November 18, 2003 - Media Release
BMO and Community Foundations of Canada launch Canada's first joint national philanthropic program.
Supporting Your Community will be expanded across the country, and is initially available to any Canadian interested in giving in 28 community foundations across the country, including the Community Foundation of Ottawa.

October 30, 2003 - Media Release
Alex Munter Charitable Foundation to focus on preventing homelessness
Outgoing Ottawa City Councillor Alex Munter announced the creation of a charitable fund today that will focus on helping keep people in their homes. The first two recipients of funding from the Alex Munter Charitable Foundation, which will be administered by the Community Foundation of Ottawa, are Ottawa's Housing Help and Action Logement agencies.

May 20, 2003 - Media Release
Fifteen years old and still swinging
The Community Foundation of Ottawa celebrates its 15th anniversary with the launch on May 21st of the book People. Partnerships.Community. The First 15 Years of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, by local author Valerie Knowles.

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