About Us

the Caring and Sharing Exchange

The Caring and Sharing Exchange is a local charity that provides assistance to Ottawa families and individuals in need, during the Christmas season and the back-to-school season.

The backbone of Caring & Sharing is our Co-ordination Service, which organizes the even distribution of school essentials and Christmas assistance so that every donor dollar can reach even more people in need.

History: Learn about how we started!

Mother and child

Our Mission and Vision

To provide our neighbours in need with relief and dignity during difficult times of the year in the most fair and efficient way possible.

A caring and sharing community where individuals and families receive the coordinated support they need at Christmas and other times of the year.

Child with gift

Our Values

The Caring and Sharing Exchange is a local charity dedicated to:

  • Delivering our services equitably and fairly, with dignity and respect
  • Providing our services as efficiently as possible
  • Being accountable to our clients, donors and the public
Grandmother and child

Our Programs

The Caring and Sharing Exchange runs three programs that provide much-needed assistance to the community members that make use of our services.