Wednesday, June 19, 2013
   
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Our Sharing in Student Success program is still quite new.


With your support, we provide school essentials to children from low-income families.




What else does the President & CEO of Ramius Corporation have to say about the Caring and Sharing Exchange?
tree_pngThe Christmas Exchange Program provides those in need with gift vouchers or food hampers. "It left a warm feeling: Someone out there knew it was a tough time for my family." Read more!
pencils Sharing in Student Success helps children in need to get school essentials. "Without you, I would have struggled to make back-to-school enjoyable for my kids." Learn more!
coordination_greyThe Co-ordination Service has ensured since 1915 that no one in need of assistance goes without and that your donations are distributed fairly and evenly. Learn more!

kimberly_mysteryKimberley's Mystery Santa

Our new volunteer Kimberley shared her touching, mysterious story about the Christmas Exchange:

"It was 17 years ago. My experience with the Christmas Exchange is still a bit of a mystery... I was born in New Brunswick but I grew up in England, where... Read more...

Thank You for Being Kind!

Kind Ottawa celebrated its sixth anniversary with Kindness Week from February 15-22! This initiative by Rabbi Reuven Bulka, under the United Way, has become a vibrant movement in our community, encouraging people to “choose to be kind”. And we are proud to be its new home. Check it out!

Voting is now closed for the ornament design contest finalists!

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A panel of three judges selected four top designs to be voted on by the public. Voting was open for one week and closed today at 9 a.m.

The winning design will be revealed shortly!


 
The Caring and Sharing Exchange is a local charity that, since 1915, has been providing Christmas and back-to-school assistance to Ottawa residents who face economic hardship, regardless of age, ethnicity, creed or culture. Find out more!


Need assistance? DIAL:

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Or call 613-241-INFO (4636).
They will ask you where you live and register you with the closest one of our partner agencies
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