Every penny counts!

It may not look like much, but once we put everyone's coins together... we can provide children in need with school essentials.

We're ready to roll your coins. Find out more!

Thousands of families got to celebrate Christmas thanks to your generosity!

See this year's Christmas season statistics.

Last year 3,500 children in need received back-to-school assistance, but 400 more could not be helped.

Your small change will help ensure that ALL children in Ottawa go back to school with their heads held high!

Share in Student Success!

The 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!

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!

The 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!

Donate by Mail or Phone

It's easy to help others through Caring & Sharing.

To donate by mail, please download and print our pledge form ( PDF file). Click here if you need the free Adobe Acrobat® Reader program. Complete the information and mail it to:

If you prefer to make your donation by telephone, please call us at 613-226-6434 and we will be glad to take your donation over the phone. You may use your VISA, Mastercard, or AMEX card to make your donation.

We will mail you your donation receipt for income tax purposes.

The Caring and Sharing Exchange is a local charity located in Ottawa, Canada, with the mission to serve all Ottawa residents who face economic hardship, regardless of age, ethnicity, creed or culture. Find out more!

Need assistance? DIAL:

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