Supporting BBBSO Families in Need This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (BBBSO) is reaching out to invite generous supporters to help make 2024 a bit brighter for BBBSO families in need of extra kindness this time of year.

By donating funds or gift cards, you can make a real difference, enabling families to shop for groceries and gifts to celebrate the season.

Holiday Hamper Packages

Below are some identified levels of support to help one of our families in need, though any amount is appreciated and can make a difference.

The level for each package has increased this year to reflect the higher cost of living. If you gave at a smaller level in 2023 and can’t increase in 2024 please don’t let that discourage you from supporting! Please give what you can and we will make sure a family in need will have a happier holiday season.

SNOWBALL PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 2) $250

• $150 gift card for groceries (Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Fresh Co or Food Basics)
• $100 Gift Card for gifts (Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon, Winners or Toys R Us)

SNOW GLOBE PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 3) $350

• $150 gift card for groceries (Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Fresh Co or Food Basics)
• $200 Gift Card for gifts (Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon, Winners or Toys R Us)

SNOW ANGEL PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 4) $500

• $200 gift card for groceries (Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Fresh Co or Food Basics)
• $300 Gift Card for gifts (Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon, Winners or Toys R Us)

SNOWMAN PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 5) $650

• $250 gift card for groceries (Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Fresh Co or Food Basics)
• $400 Gift Card for gifts (Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon, Winners or Toys R Us)

SNOW KINGDOM PACKAGE (FAMILY OF 6+) $750

• $250 gift card for groceries (Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys, Fresh Co or Food Basics)
• $500 Gift Card for gifts (Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Amazon, Winners or Toys R Us)

How To Support

Donating Funds?

Please fill out the online donation form HERE. If you provide a greeting, we will make sure the family you end up supporting will receive your kind words. Charitable Tax receipts will be generated automatically upon completion of your donation.

Donating Gift Cards?

Please ensure that the gift card activation receipts are included, and you’ve attached the completed HOLIDAY HAMPERS DONATION FORM. A tax receipt is available for your gift card and will be sent to you in January 2025.

Please drop off your gift certificates BEFORE the end of day on Monday, December 16th to the BBBSO office located at 1645 Woodroffe Ave, suite 12 (enter at the back of the building). Office is open Mon-Fri 9AM – 4PM.

If you have any questions about your giving, please email Erin Helmer, Director of Development, [email protected].