Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) has built a reputation for bringing Ottawa’s business and charitable communities together to create lasting community impact. By intentionally removing traditional barriers and welcoming charitable organizations as equal partners, GOHBA has modernized how the two sectors collaborate, creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, volunteer engagement, strategic partnerships, and collective…
Read MoreFriday Luncheon Discussion Club
Founded in 1920, the Friday Luncheon Discussion Club (FLDC) is one of Ottawa’s longest-running civic organizations, bringing together retired leaders and professionals committed to lifelong learning, civic engagement, and philanthropy. The Club began meeting at the YMCA’s Metcalfe Street location in 1929 and, when the YMCA relocated to Argyle Avenue in the 1970s, continued the…
Read MoreAssociation of Recovering Motorcyclists (A.R.M.) Chapter 94
The Association of Recovering Motorcyclists (A.R.M.) Chapter 94 has chosen Serenity Renewal for Families for ten years to be their charity of choice. Each year, they hold their annual Motorcycle Poker Run. They have had between 30 and 100 bikes participate annually. The rumble of their engines is quite the sound; you can hear them…
Read MoreMeighan Hartley
For more than 20 years, Meighan Hartley has advanced philanthropy through innovative fundraising, relationship-building, and ethical leadership. Across human services, healthcare, and charitable sectors, she has raised millions, strengthened organizations, inspired teams, and built lasting partnerships. At Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, she helped increase fundraising revenue by 24% and secure more than $3.2 million…
Read MoreHeather McLean
Heather McLean is a senior fundraiser with nearly 41 years of experience at the United Way and The Ottawa Hospital Foundation (TOHF). She’s raised more than $43M for TOHF and is a critical leader in campaigns generating hundreds of millions for healthcare. She was instrumental in the success of TOH’s Legacy Campaign ($108M raised for…
Read MoreBen Gardiner
Ben Gardiner, MBA, FAHP, CFRE, is an accomplished fundraising leader whose career has spanned over 15 years. He has helped raise and steward more than $10 million in philanthropic support for healthcare and community initiatives. As Executive Director of the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation, Ben has led fundraising efforts generating more than $8.8 million for…
Read MoreSyntax Strategic
Syntax Strategic has built a culture where community leadership is part of doing business. Guided by the belief that successful businesses strengthen the communities they serve, Syntax embeds philanthropy into its leadership, employee experience, and decision-making. Since January 2025, Syntax has contributed more than $120,000 in donations and sponsorships supporting 20+ local organizations, announced a…
Read MoreNational Bank of Canada / Banque Nationale du Canada
Since 2021, National Bank of Canada / Banque Nationale du Canada has been the title sponsor and driving force behind Move for Youth, created in partnership with United Way East Ontario and Centraide Outaouais to mobilize community support for vulnerable youth. The campaign has raised $611,234 to help children and youth access early learning opportunities,…
Read MoreDominion City Brewing Co.
Dominion City Brewing Co. is a philanthropic leader across Ottawa donating close to $100,000 since 2020 to dozens of local charities like Ottawa Riverkeeper, Safer Shores, Capital Rainbow Refuge, and Harmony House with another $45,000 raised for the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard from customer donations. DCBC employees regularly and enthusiastically take part in giving back,…
Read MoreCarmen Abela and WindReach Consulting Services
Carmen Abela and WindReach Consulting Services show how a small, locally rooted business can create significant community impact. Carmen led a public awareness and fundraising campaign for The Royal that has raised close to $80,000 for mental illness and addiction care. Through the campaign, she engaged Ottawa business leaders in honest conversations about entrepreneurship, resilience,…
Read MoreCAPCORP Financial
CAPCORP exemplifies the spirit of the Community Impact Through Business Award. For more than a decade, the organization has shown how business leadership can drive meaningful social change. Through a longstanding partnership with the Ottawa Food Bank, employee-led giving initiatives, volunteer engagement, matching programs, and community leadership, CAPCORP has embedded philanthropy into its culture and…
Read MoreIdeal Roofing
Founded in Ottawa in 1929, Ideal Roofing has built a legacy of community leadership by embedding philanthropy into its culture and everyday operations. This family-owned business demonstrates that corporate giving extends beyond financial contributions, empowering employees to lead fundraising initiatives, matching their efforts, encouraging suppliers and customers to get involved, and leveraging its expertise, products,…
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