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Causeway Foundation's Destination Raffle

Congratulations to Danielle Massicotte, Bob Petrie and Tisha Richardson for winning a prize in Causeway's Destination Raffle. Thank you to all who supporting the raffle!

News from Causeway!

Check out the latest issue of the
Causeway Connection. This edition of is
devoted to social enterprise and the
important role this business model plays at
Causeway. This newsletter also includes information on the United Way Community Builder Award Causeway won, CISED and the Ottawa Race Weekend.

Causeway Foundation's Destination Raffle

Causeway Foundation’s exciting spring 'Destination Raffle' is now underway. The raffle, which was launched May 1st, features three major prize packages and three other subsidiary prizes. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are available by calling the Foundation at 613-725-3494 ext 108. or by email at info@causewayfoundation.org

Prize #1 Toronto Getaway for Two (Value $1090)

Two roundtrip tickets on Porter Air (Ottawa to Toronto)
One night accommodation at the Delta Chelsea
Four tickets to the CN Tower

Prize #2 Tickets to Quebec City (Value $483)

Two Roundtrip tickets from Via Rail (Ottawa to Quebec City)

Prize #3 A Night out in Ottawa (Value $180)

Two Day-Passes to Ottawa Bluesfest;
Dinner for two at The Works Restaurant;
Two autographed Ottawa Senator Baseball Caps.

The draw for winning tickets will take place at the Annual Awards Ceremony to be held at Causeway on June 14th.

Causeway receives ‘Take Action’ award and more than $325,000 in program funding from United Way Ottawa

Friday, May 20, 2011, Ottawa – Causeway announced today it has received a three-year funding commitment from United Way Ottawa in support of its strong supported employment and social enterprise programs.

Krackers Katering, a small catering business that employs people with mental illness and other disabilities, will receive $56, 732 per year and Supported Employment for Persons Living with a Disability in Rural Ottawa will receive $30,789 in annual funding. Both of these programs have received funding from United Way Ottawa for several years.

Causeway will also receive $21,420 a year for the next three years to fund a new program, The Prosperity Centre. The centre will house other non-profit organizations that have a strong focus on social enterprise.

“This is the first time there was a competitive process and United Way’s funding commitment is a strong endorsement of the work we do at Causeway,” says Don Palmer, Executive Director of Causeway.

In addition, Causeway announced it has won United Way 2011 ‘Take Action’ award, which recognizes an individual or organization that best exemplifies a call-to-action in the community.

“Through their work, not only are they able to make a tremendous impact in the lives of the people they help, but they’re also able to show results that tie directly to the goals set out by the community,” said United Way’s Community Services Cabinet Chair, Lawrence Greenspon, as he handed out the award at a gala ceremony at the Ottawa Convention Centre last night.

CBC Share Central Raises more than $10,000 for Causeway

CBC Ottawa’s All in a Day’ show helped us raise more than $10,000 for our Programs and Services. Our profound thanks to CBC and all the donors who called in; their generosity and kindness during the holiday season will not be forgotten.

Causeway's 10th Annual Holiday Card Campaign

2010 marked the 10th anniversary of the Foundation’s Holiday Card Campaign and more than $20,000 was raised, making it the most successful campaign to date.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors OnConference Ltd.; Warlyn Construction Ltd.; Smith Petrie Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd.; RBC Royal Bank; Banfield-Seguin Ltd. and TriCo Group Inc.

Thank you for supporting Causeway's Holiday Card Campaign!

CBC Share Central Selects Causeway as a Recipient

CBC Radio has selected Causeway Work Centre as a recipient of this year's Share Central holiday fundraiser. Listen to CBC Ottawa to hear stories from our clients and staff, and follow along as we watch the donations grow day by day, hour by hour. To make an online secure donation during the Share Central campaign, click here to visit our Canada Helps profile page.

Causeway Foundation kicks off 10th Anniversary Holiday Card Campaign!

The Foundations Holiday Card Campaign was officially launched on Tuesday, November 2, at the Orange Art Gallery, in the Wellington West district. Local artists Trio Mundo supplied the music, Krackers Katering provided the refreshments and a silent auction raised $1000 for Causeway’s programs. The event was hosted by Lucy van Oldenbarneveld, host of CBC News Ottawa at 5, 5:30 and 6. Among the guests were sponsor representatives from Smith Petrie Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers; OnConference Inc. and Banfield Seguin Ltd; card artist John Vant Erve; Causeway Board Members, friends, staff, supporters and volunteers of Causeway and local retailers who sell Causeway’s Holiday Cards.

Causeway's 2010 Holiday Card Campaign!

2010 marks the 10th consecutive year that Causeway Foundation is selling Holiday Greeting Cards to raise funds to assist individuals in our community with mental health issues, disabilities and the economically disadvantaged. These unique cards can be purchased for just $10 per eight-card pack. The cards feature six original designs – two from original paintings of skaters on the Rideau Canal and downtown Ottawa by noted Ottawa artist Bhat Boy; two exciting images of the Canal and Parliament Hill by Ottawa photographer Geof H. Burbidge; and two creative photo-based graphics of Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier by designer John Vant Erve.Bilingual descriptive text appears on the card backs and custom printing of a personal message inside the card is available, at no charge, for those purchasing 10 packages or more. You can mail us the form for your cards or telephone 613-725-3494 ext. 108. These cards sell fast; avoid disappointment by placing your order today.

New Board Members: Monique Archambault and Andrea Petruzella

The Causeway Foundation welcomed two new faces to its Board of Directors. Andrea Petruzella is a professor at Algonquin College and brings a wide range of skills related to marketing, communications and public relations to Causeway. She is also the Board representative on the joint Public Relations Committee with the Causeway Work Centre. Monique Archambault has been working as a fundraiser in the not for profit sector for the past 17 years. She has also been involved with educational and health care organizations for many years. We are very excited to have Monique and Andrea join Board and look forward to working with them.

New Board President: Donna Campbell

Donna has had extensive experience working as a Health Administrator and Occupational Therapist. She brings both leadership and community service experience to the Foundation Board. She served a full six-year term on the Causeway Work Centre Board including a two-year Presidency. As Past-President, Donna represented the Work Centre Board on the Foundation Board. Donna joined the Foundation Board in September 2008. We are delighted that she has accepted the role as Board President.

New Board Member: Claudia von Zweck

Claudia Von Zweck is the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Claudia has published papers on a broad range of topics relating to occupational therapy practice, including the supply, distribution and education of occupational therapists in Canada. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Rehabilitation Science and Master of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from the University of Toronto. She is very interested in working with Foundation, and we are delighted that she has accepted our invitation to join the Foundation Board as Board Secretary and Chair of Policy.

United Way: Community Builder Award

On Thursday, May 28, 2009 Causeway Work Centre was awarded the United Way, Community Builder Award for People with Disabilities. Board Members: Dianne Breton, Donna Campbell and many Causeway staff were present to watch Executive Director, Don Palmer receive the award on behalf of the Causeway Work Centre.

Retired Teachers of Ontario

The Causeway Foundation has received a wonderful grant in the amount of $3,000 from The Retired Teachers of Ontario. One hundred percent of the funds will go to support Causeway’s newest social business, Cycle Salvation – where bikes are reborn. THANK YOU!

2009 Holiday Card Campaign

The Holiday Card Campaign is now underway, and we are very excited about this year’s campaign. If you are interested in volunteering your time to assist with this growing Campaign, please email Meaghan at: info@causewayfoundation.org or phone: 613-725-3494 ext. 108.

The Causeway Key Achievements

2008-2009 Key Achievements have been created and we are very pleased to announce, that Causeway has created more than 360 employment opportunities in the Ottawa region. Please click here to view the achievements.

Pep Rally and Awards Event 2009

The 2009 Rally & Volunteer event was held on Tuesday, May 12th. Highlights included the official unveiling of the Causeway Donor Wall and the Annual Awards Presentations. Nominees and Award Winners The 2009 Denstedt-Williamson Award was presented to Daryl Massey, a long time client of Causeway. Other nominees included Debra North, Mike Bigras and Randy Dupuis, who are involved in Causeway’s employment program, Job Quest. All three were honoured with a small gift and an award certificate. The value of our volunteers was recognized with the presentation of the Causeway Foundation Board Volunteer Award to Donna Campbell recognizing her past service as Work Centre Board President, and returning to become Vice President of the Foundation Board; Causeway Work Centre Board Volunteer Award to long-time client and Board member Roger Crosby; and Community Volunteer Awards presented to Judy McLean for her assistance with the Holiday Card Campaign; Christopher Smith of Collected Works Bookstore selling Holiday Cards since the beginning of our annual Campaign; Ann Hiney for the donation of a beautiful quilt to raffle and Bernie Forestell for assistance with a direct mail letter.

Quilt Raffle 2009

Causeway Foundation received a donation of a beautiful handmade quilt. The Quilt was raffled off at our Annual Pep Rally and Awards Event, which was held on May 12, 2009. The Quilt Raffle raised approximately $500 for Causeway’s newest Social Enterprise, Cycle Salvation – where bikes are reborn. Thank you to all who participated in the raffle.

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