Yvonne Squires

With soccer capturing the world’s attention, there’s never been a better time to experience the excitement of the beautiful game right here in Ottawa. We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ottawa Rapid FC, Ottawa’s professional women’s soccer team. Sport has the power to inspire confidence, build connections, and strengthen communities, values that are […]

Christie Lake Kids welcomed supporters, volunteers, staff, and Board members to our Annual General Meeting taking place earlier this month, where we reflected on another incredible year of empowering children and youth to build skills, confidence, and brighter futures. The AGM provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, review our Annual […]

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 […]

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 […]