The Snowsuit Fund Kicks Off 2025/26 Seasonto Help Keep Ottawa Children Warm
- KoW Connected
- Oct 20, 2025
- 2 min read
What:
Representatives from The Snowsuit Fund’s volunteer board, staff, community partners - including Giant Tiger, CLV, and others - along with the Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and City Councillor Stéphanie Plante, will gather to officially launch the organization’s 44th season of fundraising and snowsuit distribution to support Ottawa children in need.
When:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:00 am
11:15am Official remarks
Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa
Stéphanie Plante, Councillor - Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier
Martin Masse, Snowsuit Fund Board Chair
Dorcas Abili, Snowsuit Fund Client
11:40am Presentation of snowsuit to Aichata Jamila Sanogo (4) by Dorcas Abili
12:00pm Lunch
Why:
In a typical season, The Snowsuit Fund distributes nearly 17,000 snowsuits to children from low-income families across Ottawa. The charity distributed over 19,500 snowsuits to more than 8,000 families in 2024 and anticipates an increased demand in 2025. The annual campaign launch brings together the community to highlight the continued and growing need for warm winter gear among local families, and raise support to ensure every child can play, explore, and stay warm all winter long.
Where:
Snowsuit Fund Depot
225 Donald Street, Unit 134 (Big red door at the rear of the building)
About The Snowsuit Fund
The Snowsuit Fund provides 17,000 snowsuits yearly to Ottawa children aged 15 and under from low-income families. For many, winter clothing is an unaffordable luxury, with essentials like food and utilities taking precedence. A warm snowsuit isn’t just protection from the cold—it’s a gateway to outdoor play, better health, confidence, and inclusion. Entirely community-driven and volunteer-powered, the Snowsuit Fund receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of individuals and groups to keep kids warm.
Media Contact:
Aqilah Rahim
613-986-9094
