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 of Say Yes to More Kids is to raise $220,000 to create 300 additional spots, increasing its capacity to 1,500 program spots in the coming year.
Demand for Christie Lake Kids’ programs continues to grow as the rising cost of everyday necessities can put sports, arts, recreation and other opportunities out of reach for children and youth from low-income households. Christie Lake Kids helps remove barriers to participation by providing programs free of charge, along with equipment and, where needed, transportation. This gives children access to experiences that support their development and well-being.
“We know our programs make a difference, and we know there are more kids in Ottawa who want to participate and who could benefit. We want to open more spots and serve more kids, and we can with community support.”
Adrienne Vienneau, Executive Director
For Christie Lake Kids, the challenge is capacity. With growing demand for programs, additional funding will allow us to open more spots and reach more children.
Help us say yes to removing more barriers.
Help us say yes to more kids discovering their potential.
Say yes to more kids! by making a donation, sharing the campaign with friends, neighbours, colleagues and organizations, and helping us spread the word.
Meet the Chair of the Say Yes to More Kids Campaign
For more than 15 years, Paul McCarney has been a passionate supporter and champion of Christie Lake Kids. His deep commitment to our community and belief in the positive impact of our programs have made him a valued part of the Christie Lake Kids family.
As the Chair of the Say Yes to More Kids campaign, Paul is helping lead our efforts to ensure more children and youth from Ottawa can access programs, experiences and opportunities that help them learn skills, build confidence, and discover new possibilities.
Watch Paul share why he believes in the Say Yes to More Kids campaign, what makes Christie Lake Kids so special, and why saying “yes” to more kids matters.