Campus Services volunteers help at the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund
For the past few years, Campus Services has been helping staff the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund with volunteers. In 2018, more than a dozen Carleton employees from 6 different departments donated their time to help give out snowsuits for children in need.
The Snowsuit Fund is an Ottawa-based charity that raises funds for the purchase and distribution of snowsuits to needy children, 15 years and under, in our community. They’ve been operating for over 35 years, and distribute over 16,000 new snowsuits annually. The Distribution Centre needs the help of over 500 volunteers each season to help families find the perfect snowsuit.
The volunteers were split into morning and afternoon shifts, and helped distribute snowsuits (ensuring that they fit properly), unpack received items, and organize the warehouse. Over 100 snowsuits were given out during our time there. In addition to snowsuits, clients are also able to get toques and gloves, many of which have been donated from within the community – some even handmade!
If you would like to help the Snowsuit Fund, they’re always looking for donations (both money and clothing), volunteers, and people to help do fundraising. Visit their website for how you can help!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Impact, Set the Example, Show We Care
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