Ways to Give
Within our community, many children and families are struggling and need our help. The Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa depends on the support of our donors to provide financial assistance to our community’s most vulnerable residents living in child welfare and foster care.
There are multiple donation options. You may want to contribute a set amount on a monthly basis, provide a one-time gift, or make a donation in someone’s name. You will see the options below. Please choose the one that is best suited to you. The gift you provide will inspire and empower children, youth and their families.

Ways to Give

Within our community, many children and families are struggling and need our help. The Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa depends on the support of our donors to provide financial assistance to our community’s most vulnerable residents.
There are multiple donation options. You may want to contribute a set amount on a monthly basis, provide a one-time gift, or make a donation in someone’s name. You will see the options below, please choose the one that is best suited to your situation. The gift you provide will inspire and empower children, youth and their families.
One Time Donation
Any gift that is meaningful to you, means the world to them.One Time Donation
By making a one time donation, you have the flexibility to offer a gift that is unique to your circumstances at the time of giving. Regardless of its monetary value, any gift you donate will help to further empower and enrich the lives of children and youth in our community.
Monthly Donation
You can make an even bigger impact through a monthly gift - that means helping more kids.Monthly Donation
For just $10 a month, you can give a child the opportunity to play soccer, a clean place to sleep, or a chance at a higher education. Your commitment to making a monthly gift shows your unwavering dedication to our mission, and we could not achieve it without you.
In Memory Donation
You can make an even bigger impact through a monthly gift - that means helping more kids.In Memory Donation
The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for many. By remembering and honouring your loved one you are providing opportunities for kids in child welfare.
Dream Launcher
You can help launch a dream and change a life.Become a DreamLauncher
Becoming a DreamLauncher is making a commitment to donate $1,000 each year. With this monthly gift of $83.34, you are changing the lives of so many kids. As a DreamLauncher, you will be invited to an exclusive event where you will meet youth and gain a deeper understanding of the impact you are making.
Fundraise for Kids
You can get involved and make an impact in kids’ lives by hosting an event in your community.Fundraise for Kids
If you love hosting dinner parties, backyard BBQs, or birthday parties, consider turning them into a fundraising adventure for CAFO. It’s quite simple – we will provide you with all the promotional material you need and tax receipt all monetary donations. We are forever grateful to members of our community who are dedicated to their community.
Leave Your Legacy
Leave your legacy by continually helping to strengthen our community.Leave your Legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the most powerful impacts you can make on the future of children and youth in Ottawa. Your memory will live on with this gift and you can be comforted in the fact that you’re making a difference in the lives of kids in child welfare.
Sponsor an Event
We have a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities for our three annual events.Sponsor an Event
Each of our three annual events draw in three different audiences. Our Golf Tournament, Salut! wine pairing event, and World Trivia Night offer unique opportunities to showcase your business or corporation. From tech companies to law firms to financial institutions, we have a sponsorship opportunity that will fit your mission and help us achieve ours.
GiveShop
You can now sell your used items and direct donations to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa.GiveShop
GiveShop now makes it simple to sell your unwanted items and make a contribution to local charities. You receive a tax receipt for the value of your item, the buyer receives a new treasure, and CAFO receives the monetary donation to help kids in child welfare in Ottawa. That sounds like a win-win-win if you ask us!