Category: Fundraising
12 Years of Jack-o’-lantern magic – the Stittsville Pumpkin Parade spirit shines again for 2026
When the Eggleton family moved to Stittsville from British Columbia, Trevor introduced this evening of eerie and says, “As for this (2026) being my last year, I started this whole thing on a whim to do something for Stittsville…
Mission to a Million – Brown family seeking to collect 1,000,000 empty beverage containers to support their son Jack
Gregory Brown is the founder of Rock Out 4 Jack, a grassroots fundraising initiative based in Stittsville and is launching a new initiative to support his son Jack. Mission to a Million…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing information about the upcoming 9runrun on October 17th that supports the First Responders Foundation.
JacintaPics uses wildlife photography to feed the community through calendar fundraiser
Stittsville photographer, Jacinta Cillis-Asquith has created a 2027 calendar highlighting beautifully the many species of local wildlife who have habitats in and around the Stittsville.
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust presents Notes for Nature benefit concert featuring Juno Award‑winner Kellylee Evans
“Music has a remarkable way of bringing people together,” says Steve Kotze, MMLT President and member of the opening ensemble. “Like time in nature, music can…
Stittsville Rotary Club announces their 2026 fall TIFF international film series
The profits from the International Film Series support a variety of Rotary Club projects and donations within our community and around the world.
Gloves up for hope: Stittsville’s Justin DeSa is punching for a cure
For Justin DeSa, this fight is about much more than what happens in the ring. It all comes back to one purpose: supporting the people and families whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
Blueberry Mountain stands ready to showcase the fall season in all its glory
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or discovering Blueberry Mountain for the first time, this event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the fall season, connect with nature, and learn more…
Travis Blackmore of Lionhearts shares his inspirational story with the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville
In Ottawa alone last year, $2 million worth of goods passed through Lionhearts. Travis stated, “Of the 100% of food produced in Canada and 40% produced beyond our border, 10% has been saved by Lionhearts ensuring that ‘no-one would starve’.”
Together for Nature tour launch in Ottawa
Across Ontario, communities are facing growing challenges as lands, waters, and wildlife come under increasing pressure from development, resource extraction, and policy changes that weaken environmental safeguards…
On The Road 4 Mental Health – more than 1.6 million steps – Greg McPherson planning for 2027 walk
Greg is very open about mental health and hopes his family’s story will help others. Through powerful story telling, the stigma and shame attached can be diminished.
From bookshelves to building homes – ReStore Reads Book Fair raises $8,500
What visitors experienced over the weekend was the culmination of months of work by a dedicated team of volunteers.
Ottawa Humane Society welcoming pets displaced by Northern Wildfires
To help support the pets in the shelter and the many more arriving each day, the OHS is asking the community to consider adopting a pet, volunteering to foster a pet, or making a donation…
From a Jamboree market in the park to the book fair at Re-Store
This past weekend their were two events you didn’t want to miss – The Stittsville Jamboree Fundraiser Market and the Re-Store Book Fair…
Ottawa Humane Society seeking help to refill their shelves and are holding a Pet Food Drive
The OHS said the greatest need is unopened bags dog food. Unopened pet food of all kinds, gently used leashes and collars, and other pet supplies in good condition…