Yvonne Squires

Christie Lake Kids is excited to announce a new partnership with Giveroo, a face-to-face fundraising company helping us connect with more people in Ottawa who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of local children and youth. Through a door-to-door campaign in Ottawa, Giveroo’s fundraising team is introducing residents to Christie Lake Kids, […]

This fall, Christie Lake Kids launched Say Yes to More Kids, a new campaign to give more Ottawa children and youth from low-income households access to opportunities, experiences and support that can make a real difference in their lives. Christie Lake Kids currently provides approximately 1,200 program spots each year across its programs. The goal […]

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 […]