Yvonne Squires

Every year, Christie Lake Kids is joined by hundreds of amazing individuals who dedicate their time, skills, and care to bring our mission to life. From program mentors who offer their support and guidance to our participants on a weekly basis, to events volunteers who help us raise funds to keep our programs running, to […]

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 […]

The 12th-annual Christie Lake Kids Parliamentary basketball tournament saw a collection of MPs, staffers,  Hill journalists, and sponsors trade their suits for sneakers to help children and youth from low-income families access recreational sports opportunities across Ottawa. The four-team tournament was held at Lisgar Collegiate on April 22. It was truly a fantastic evening filled […]

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, […]

Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions on Saturday, June 6, the 30th Enbridge Canoe for Kids was an incredible success, bringing together participants, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for a memorable day of community spirit and generosity. As Christie Lake Kids celebrated this milestone anniversary, the event demonstrated the power of a community coming together to support local […]

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 […]