How you can help
GIVE
Financial support received from corporate and individual donors directly contributes to the provision of snowsuits for Ottawa children from low-income families. Annual volume purchases and long-standing relationships give us the power to negotiate the best possible prices with Canadian suppliers. Our average cost to purchase, warehouse and distribute each high-quality warm snowsuit is just $50.
VOLUNTEER
Historically, from September to February, up to 750 volunteers including corporate and community groups help with snowsuit distribution at our Depot. Group volunteering has been paused for since 2020 due to COVID-19. However, we welcome volunteer support to help produce and promote our various seasonal fundraisers.
FUNDRAISING & EVENTS
Tim Hortons Smile Cookies (May 2023)
Every September since 2004 Tim Hortons Ottawa restaurants have donated all sales from every freshly-baked Smile Cookie sold to the Snowsuit Fund. Corporate orders by the dozen can be delivered to multiple addresses. All proceeds support the purchase of snowsuits for Ottawa children from low-income families. In 2023, Tim Hortons is introducing its first-ever springtime Smile Cookie campaign in support of the Snowsuit Fund.
Annual Gala/Gala-in a Box
The Snowsuit Fund Gala has been a must-attend event on Ottawa’s social scene for decades. In February 2020, the sold-out inaugural SnowBall – A Cool Winter's Eve welcomed more than 300 guests before the pandemic sent us to shelter in place. In November 2021, our gala became Gala-in-a Box event with curated cocktails, wine and beer, delicious meals by Beckta Dining and Wine, an online auction, streamed entertainment and many fun surprises – all delivered to your door for safe enjoyment at home. In February 2023, SnowBall returned as a reimagined all-inclusive, multi-level, multi-chef cocktail party experience.
Annual Snowsuit Drive (October - January)
Become a corporate supporter by hosting or sponsoring an event, giving donations in lieu or launching a sales promotion to raise money in $50 increments to buy snowsuits for disadvantaged Ottawa children.
Snow Angel Challenge (February)
This February the business community along with families, schools, community and sports associations will once again be creating snow angels, gathering pledges and sharing images and videos to win prizes. This activity has children, adults and teams playing and having fun safely outside while raising money for needed snowsuits. The initiative also underscores the importance of being warmly dressed to be able to participate outdoors during Ottawa’s winter season.