Foundation News

News and updates about the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation and the Annual Campaign, the funding drive that fuels our community.

Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation award applications now open

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation is proud to present scholarships and grants at this year’s Annual General Meeting on June 10, featuring four distinct awards.

This year, the George Joseph Cooper Scholarship, the Norman Lesh Philanthropy Award, the Ilana and Steven Rubin Education Sc…

Meet this year's Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation award winners

Earlier this month, the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation proudly recognized a remarkable group of grant and scholarship recipients at its Annual General Meeting. These awards honour individuals both within the Jewish community and beyond, who are making a meaningful impact through leadersh…

Grandparents Legacy Initiative bridges generations through giving

“When each of our grandchildren was born, we wanted to give them a gift — but not just any gift. We wanted to pass on our values: the values of tzedakah, of caring for one another, and of sustaining Jewish life for generations to come.”

With those heartfelt words, Sharon Appotive intr…

WCPP launches Mother’s Day matching drive

In honour of Mother’s Day, the Women’s Collective Philanthropy Program (WCPP) of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation has launched a special matching campaign to support women and children in need. The campaign will match donations up to $54 per donor, with proceeds benefiting Harmony …

We Remember: Honouring the legacy of giving

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation is introducing a meaningful new way to honour and remember its cherished fundholders who have passed away this year. This initiative not only celebrates their enduring impact but also provides an accessible way for donors to continue supporting the caus…