Supported Canadian Charities
BHAWANI ANANTARAMAN FOUNDATION
Bhawani Anantaraman Foundation was established by Dr. A. V. Anantaraman after he lost his wife, Bhawani and daughters Aruna and Rupa in the tragic bombing of the Air India flight Kanishka in 1985. As Aruna and Rupa were both talented violinists, the Foundation has established a room in their honour and offers scholarships in their name at the University of Ottawa. The Foundation also supports the Bhawani Matriculation school, established by Dr. Anantaraman in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, India, which offers free education to the area’s underprivileged children. Students from Kindergarten to Gr. 10 are educated using modern tools and a forward-looking teaching style in a caring environment. All donations are used to fund the activities of the Foundation and the Board of Directors volunteer their time and effort.
CKCU RADIO, OTTAWA
CKCU-FM is a Canadian community-based campus radio station, which is an integral part of the Carleton University community. CKCU is a Registered Charity and serve many other groups within their broadcast range. They continue to be a pioneer in community broadcasting, carrying out their mandate of providing an alternative to commercial radio as a voice for the many Ottawa communities not served by the mainstream media.
Canadian Cancer Society Ottawa
The Canadian Cancer Society is a community-based charitable organization whose mission is to eliminate cancer and enhance the quality of life of those who have the disease. They fund the most promising cancer research, advocate for health-protecting policies, and provide trusted information, resources, and support for every Canadian affected by cancer.
CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, TORONTO
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a charity whose mission is serving Canadians affected by diabetes or prediabetes. Through programs, education, and services, they support people living with diabetes in their daily fight to live. Some of the many programs which they hold include collecting gently used clothing and items for those who need it most, events in the community to educate the public, and free webinars hosted by health-care professionals.
CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION, OTTAWA
The Canadian Liver Foundation is a charitable organization that is dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of all liver diseases. They actively support education and research into liver disease. Their projects include investing in liver research, delivering support programs, and advocating for liver health for all Canadians.
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE, OTTAWA
The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to sharing the wonders of our natural heritage through exhibitions, educational programs, and scientific research. They are Canada’s national natural history and natural sciences museum. They also conduct relevant research in zoology, palaeobiology, mineral sciences and botany.
CANADIAN RED CROSS
The Red Cross Society trains volunteers in response to emergency situations and provides injury prevention services. The society also helps Canada’s most vulnerable populations as well as communities destroyed by disasters. From the many programs they have, some are home care services, refugee services, and community support.
CHINMAYA MISSION, OTTAWA
The Chinmaya Mission Ottawa is an organization founded by devotees of Swami Chinmayananda in 1953, with the objective of spreading the knowledge of Vedanta to anyone of any walk of life to aid them in becoming positive contributors to society. Their projects include an informative teleserial as well as a yearlong series of Birth Centenary Celebrations.
ELIZABETH BRUYÈRE FOUNDATION, OTTAWA
They deliver a wide variety of services including rehabilitation, medically complex, palliative, residential, and primary care. Also, they pursue research which leads to constant innovation with a focus on providing care that promotes independence.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that brings communities together to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. Their main vision is that everyone should have a decent and affordable place to live. They have impacted countless families in the Greater Ottawa region by building safe and stable households.
JINDAL FOUNDATION, OTTAWA
A charitable organization with the humanitarian objective of serving the poor and downtrodden in various fields. True to the ideals and values of its chief architect and founder, Dr. Sitaram Jindal, the foundation provides basic needs across various sections of society including education, healthcare, and rural development.
MANJARI SANKURATHRI MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
A registered Canadian charity which promotes rural community development in India, through education and vocational training. Dr. Chandra Sankuathri established this foundation in 1989 in loving memory of his wife.
MUKUL HINDI SCHOOL, OTTAWA
Mukul Hindi school’s goal is to promote the Hindi language and Indian culture. Classes are offered free of charge by local school boards through the International Language Programme. The school board provides instruction, curriculum, the school site, and supervision of staff and students.
OTTAWA FOOD BANK
The Ottawa Food Bank provides fresh and non-perishable food, as well as supplies such as diapers, toiletries, and cleaning supplies to its network of over 100 emergency food programs across the city.
OTTAWA INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE
The mission of the Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre is to assist in the individual empowerment of all persons with any disability in the Ottawa area and to provide tools they need to direct their lives and participate fully in the community. They have been supporting people with disabilities for more than 15 years.
QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation’s goal is to inspire action from our communities to invest in the Queensway Carleton Hospital, so they can provide exceptional care.
THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation helps provide primary care and funds research that brings hope to patients. They also provide the latest technology so the patients receive the very best care.
TORONTO-CALCUTTA FOUNDATION, TORONTO
TCF helps to alleviate poverty and need in Calcutta. They focus on health care, education, and vocational training with girls.
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund provides scholarships to academically strong students and bursaries to the students in financial need.