Since the attack in London, Ont., Muslim women in Ottawa say they are afraid to leave home while dressed in traditional clothing, such as a shalwar kameez, hijab or niqab.
Feb 4, 2021
Sorry pandemic snowman but, unless you learn how to take selfies, you re going to lose your social media spotlight to trending snow angels this month.
The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa has just launched its first-ever fundraising and awareness campaign, the Snow Angel Challenge, presented by Ottawa’s local Canadian Tire dealers. Residents are being encouraged to bundle up, get outdoors and have some whimsical fun throughout the month of February. Participants are invited to create their own angels in the snow and then post images and videos of their wintery works of art on their favourite social media platforms with the goal of drawing attention to the cause, inspiring others to get involved and raising a little money.
This profile originally appeared in the 2020-21 Giving Guide. Read the full magazine here.
The Snowsuit Fund purchases and distributes more than 16,000 snowsuits annually to low-income children 15 years and younger in Ottawa, bringing dignity and hope to families struggling with the necessities of life. Our core mission is to ensure that Ottawa’s most vulnerable children can have warm snowsuits to play outside in winter – without their families having to sacrifice other priorities.
Ottawa winters are cold, yet year-round outdoor play contributes fundamentally to mental health, active and healthy lifestyles, as well as learning and development.
A grassroots organization, we receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of caring groups and individuals who give their time, money and talents to help those less fortunate.
This profile originally appeared in the 2020-21 Giving Guide. Read the full magazine here.
The Snowsuit Fund purchases and distributes more than 16,000 snowsuits annually to low-income children 15 years and younger in Ottawa, bringing dignity and hope to families struggling with the necessities of life. Our core mission is to ensure that Ottawa’s most vulnerable children can have warm snowsuits to play outside in winter – without their families having to sacrifice other priorities.
Ottawa winters are cold, yet year-round outdoor play contributes fundamentally to mental health, active and healthy lifestyles, as well as learning and development.
A grassroots organization, we receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of caring groups and individuals who give their time, money and talents to help those less fortunate.