Choose to Give an Ottawa Child the Confidence to Succeed
With the school bell ringing soon, 7,250 local children have registered for support. While community volunteers gather to pack thousands of backpacks, 34% of registered students remain on our waitlist. Your support today ensures no child in our city walks into class empty-handed
Sharing in Student Success
The Sharing in Student Success (SISS) program provides brand-new backpacks and school supplies to Ottawa students in need. By eliminating the financial barrier of back-to-school costs, we ensure every child starts day one feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn alongside their peers.
More than a Decade of Growing Need: Students Supported Since 2012
Since 2012, over a decade-long community effort has successfully equipped over 41,000 students, proving that when we work together, we create reliable, lasting change in local classrooms.
Neighbours Supporting Neighbours: See Where Your Impact Reaches Across Ottawa
Explore your neighbourhood: Hover over local wards to see where your support is needed most.
Student Essentials Kit ($25)
Full Backpack & Supply Kit ($60)
Prepares 2 Local Students ($120)
Equips 1 Ottawa student facing financial hardship with essential classroom supplies and pencil case basics, ensuring they walk in on the first day of school ready to learn alongside their peers.
Provides 1 local child with a brand-new, durable backpack packed with a full kit of grade-appropriate, school board-approved supplies—ready for the first day of school.
Equips 2 Ottawa students or siblings, ensuring they walk into the classroom together on the first day of school feeling confident, included, and equal.
