Community Outreach

MPI Ottawa Charity Auction and Community Outreach

Each year the MPI Ottawa Chapter contributes to local charities. Our membership assists the committee in determining the specific charities for which monies will be raised and distributed.

Charities we are currently supporting in 2026 are:

1. Dreams Take Flight Ottawa
2. Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Center
3. Moisson Outaouais
4. MPI Foundation
5. Ottawa Food Bank

How We Contribute

Proceeds from our major annual fundraising event, the annual Charity Auction and Dinner, are distributed amongst the following charities: the Ottawa Network for Education’s School Breakfast Program, the Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Center, the Ottawa Food Bank, Moisson Outaouais, and the MPI Foundation.

The Committee also acts as liaison between several other local charities to announce and coordinate on-site volunteer activities between the charities and chapter members. On-site volunteer opportunities are announced regularly in the MPI Ottawa Express eblast or please reach out to the committee at communityoutreach@mpiottawa.ca for more information.

How we choose the charities to support:

Every 2 years, the chapter membership is solicited to provide suggestions and determine which charities that they would like to support. The following are the parameters used to help guide the selection process:

• Have its head office or satellite office in Ottawa
• Work to improve the quality of life for families, children or the elderly in our community
• Receive little or no support from government or from official funding agencies
• Use MPI Ottawa’s donations to make a difference within the community and in turn, make a significant impact within the organization chosen
• Be a project or foundation which supports the MPI community

MPI Ottawa Supports the Kiwanis Holiday Hamper Program

MPI Ottawa is proud to once again support the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa’s Holiday Hamper Committee in delivering turkeys and grocery gift cards to families in need. Last year, this effort helped more than 1,200 people, made possible in part by a dedicated team of volunteer drivers, including MPI Ottawa members.

Volunteer Drivers Needed

This year’s delivery takes place on Saturday, December 19, from 9 AM to noon. With 400 households to reach, we need your help!

If you can spread some holiday cheer, please email Lisa Holmes, Chair of Community Outreach, at Lpholmes@hotmail.com by November 14.

More details will be shared closer to the delivery date.