MISSION | The annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast

OUR STORY

WE HELP MAKE THE HOLIDAY SEASON A LITTLE BRIGHTER FOR THOSE WHO NEED A HELPING HAND

Our efforts began during the Christmas season in 1951. With the support of the CFRA and the West Ottawa Lions Club behind us, we began the Christmas Cheer Broadcast — our annual radio-thon. Since then, the Christmas Cheer initiative has grown and welcomed the support of many local organizations and celebrities.

The Christmas Cheer Foundation was created in 2007, but our efforts have been long appreciated in the Ottawa community. Our annual Breakfast welcomes thousands of friendly faces in the community.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

MEET THE INDIVIDUALS THAT MAKE CHRISTMAS CHEER POSSIBLE

Christmas Cheer Board

Jim McConnery (Chair)

Sue Faulkner, Colonnade BridgePort

James McNeil, JJMcNeil Commercial Inc.
Tessa Warmelink, Canada Deposit Insurance

Marsha Wilson, St. Joe’s Women’s Center
Jane Wright, Senior Project Executive

Christmas Cheer Breakfast Committee

Sharon Martin (Chair)

Tanya Bosman, Nokia

Christine Kincaid, Mediaplus

Amanda Ruddy, amanda julia events

Angela Spicer, Event Design

Josh Verch, Shaw Centre

Ellia Villamayor, The Westin Ottawa

OUR CHARITIES

DRIVEN BY THE DEDICATION OF OUR LOCAL CHARITIES

Caring and Sharing Exchange

Debra Dynes Family House Inc.

Youth Services Foundation

Caldwell Family Centre

Operation Come Home

Heron Emergency Food Centre

AIDS Committee of Ottawa

Christie Lake Kids

St. Luke’s Lunch Club

Kanata Food Cupboard

YMCA-YWCA

FAMSAC Food Cupboard

Barrhaven Food Cupboard

St. Joe’s Supper Table

The Ottawa Mission

Centretown Emergency Food Centre

Centre 507

Ottawa Innercity Ministries

Ottawa Food Bank

Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation

Youville Centre