Our 2011 Charities

At the 2010 Shopping and Sweets event, we were able to raise over $1000 thanks to donations at the event, table rental fees, sponsors and cupcake sales.

Thanks to that success, we decided for the 2011 event to contribute the proceeds to two local charities.

We selected a city-wide holiday food program, as well as an Orleans-specific one.

This year proceeds will be given to The Caring and Sharing Exchange: Christmas Exchange Program, and the Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre.

The Caring and Sharing Exchange is a local charity located in Ottawa, Canada, with the mission to serve all Ottawa residents who face economic hardship, regardless of age, ethnicity, creed or culture.

Formerly called The Christmas Exchange, The Caring and Sharing Exchange maintains the Christmas Exchange food assistance program as well as other year-round charitable support programs.

The Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre’s Food Bank (OCCRC) offers emergency food for low-income individuals and families, community education, information and referral to community resources.

The OCCRC’s food bank is a member/partner of the Ottawa Food Bank (OFB) operating in the Orléans-Cumberland area.