Category: Fundraising
Cousin Eddie’s left town – Turcotte’s Griswold Christmas Vacation brings 2020 to an incredible end
Stittsville is a long way from Colorado, where many scenes for Christmas Vacation were shot in 1989, but for the month of December 2020, Stittsville residents and those from afar…
COMMENT: Stittsville’s community spirit rises in 2020
The holidays are a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. We spend time with our loved ones, share the annual feast and find joy in giving to others. Albeit, Grinch stealing Christmas is a palpable theme this year.
Fill the Bus raises thousands of pounds of food for those in need
On December 19, residents, City staff , OC Transpo and Loblaw company stores came together to ensure that the 36th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive was a success. It is Ottawa’s largest single-day grocery store food drive.
Napoli’s bring Christmas cheer to frontline workers
Napoli’s Cafe of Stittsville is known for their philanthropy throughout the year and always look forward to hosting their favourite fundraiser – the annual VIP charity event.
What do Santa, donuts and real estate have in common – the Stittsville Food Bank of course
The idea was sparked by the Chris Scott Real Estate team in Stittsville – raise funds for the Stittsville Food Bank in lieu of their annual ‘epic’ Christmas client party.
Vendors brave the weather at The Little Red Spade Christmas Market
The weather was not in the favour of the various vendors, or customers, participating in the last Christmas Market at The Little Red Spade on December 12, so we decided to help them out.
Stittsville District Lions help to fill the Christmas hampers at the Stittsville Food Bank
The Stittsville District Lions Club have been holding their Annual Fundraiser for several years. Each year the Lions choose a cause to support and then send out a letter to the local businesses and residents…
OPEN LETTER: Poppy Chairman of Stittsville Legion thanks community
Raising funds at any time is a challenge for charities but this year it was a double challenge with the pandemic in full force.
Sewing and fundraising keep ladies of Wildpine busy
Their lives are filled with visions of, and surrounded by, tote bags, gift bags of all sizes and aprons. Two energetic seamstresses, Beryle and Denise, who reside at Wildpine Retirement Residence…
That’s a honey of a tree, Clark. Stittcottes recreate Griswold Christmas Vacation
It has been a week since Stittsville residents were agog when they spotted the 1980 Chevy Caprice wagon making its way down Main Street with a huge spruce splayed over the roof. Horns were honking, social media lit up…
Stittsville Lions – an active club always supporting the community
When the pandemic reared it’s head in the Spring, the Stittsville District Lions Club had to quickly re-think their fundraising activities to continue supporting our Stittsville community.
Karters Korners comes alive with Enchanted holiday drive-through
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and 2020 will be no exception. Thanks to the DNA Live team behind Ottawa’s incredibly successful…
Stittsville artist battled cancer with Mom: selling art to change the future of the disease
Her mother fought breast cancer, a talented alcohol ink artist, author, retired teacher and a Stittsville resident. Pat Cher has accomplished much in her life…
Stittsville Lions holding Case for Cure bottle drive to benefit kids with Diabetes
November is Diabetes Month in Canada. With this in mind, the Stittsville District Lions Club is holding their bottle drive for Camp Banting…
Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville partner with Staples to raise funds for school supplies
Looking to the future and the betterment of children’s lives, the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville partnered with Staples Kanata Centrum to begin a local school supplies program.