Yvonne Squires

Youth from our Leaders in Training programs explored poetry and storytelling through Step Into Stories, a creative writing program run with Republic of Childhood, an initiative of the Ottawa International Writers Festival. Over ten weeks, LITs wrote poems and short stories in a safe, welcoming space, guided by an experienced writer and supported by volunteers. […]

After reaching new heights, both physically and philanthropically, on Mount Kilimanjaro in 2023, pushing past personal limits while raising nearly $50,000 for Christie Lake Kids, we’re heading back to the mountains and setting our sights on the next adventure Christie Lake Kids is excited to announce the next Climb for Kids adventure — the Peaks […]

Christie Lake Kids’ Board of Directors is proud to unveil its new four-year strategic plan for the charity, focused on Saying Yes to More Kids. The aspiration is that every child or youth from a low-income household who wants to participate in our programs can do so. The refreshed plan positions Christie Lake Kids to […]

Christie Lake Kids has partnered with Donate a Car Canada to make it easy for you to support free recreation programs for children and youth from low-income households in Ottawa. Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to Christie Lake Kids through Donate a Car Canada. Your vehicle will be recycled or sold, […]

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to Merkley Supply Ltd., who will be matching all donations to Christie Lake Kids on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd—meaning your $1 instantly becomes $2! Right now, low-income families are feeling the strain of rising living costs in our city. That’s why we at Christie Lake Kids are […]

We’re thrilled to share that Christie Lake Kids received the Outstanding Volunteer Program Award at the VOscars Volunteer Awards Gala on October 23, 2025. We are extremely honoured to receive this recognition. Volunteers are key members of Team Christie Lake Kids and our Volunteer Coordinator, Geisel Portales, plays a central role in ensuring every volunteer […]

Every spring, our Board of Directors and staff meet to celebrate our year end by approving our audited statements and go through our Annual Report at the Annual General Meeting. This year, we also welcomed five new Board Members who will work on the governance of the organization. We are proud to introduce new members […]