About Our Charities

The Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario (ADAO)

The ADAO is a registered charity and non-profit organization based out of Ottawa, Ontario. The ADAO's mandate is to assist individuals and their families with anxiety conditions, promote both public and professional awareness, and provide programs and educational services. We do so in order to foster personal mental health and well being, and in order to build a better community that supports persons with anxiety conditions. The ADAO provides information through its educational materials, public presentations and a variety of programs including the fourteen-week anxiety management program and the facilitated support group. The ADAO is a trusted community leader in public education and information about anxiety conditions and raises funds to support all activities of the organization. For more information, please visit the ADAO website at www.anxietydisordersontario.ca or call 613-729-6761.

 

The Christopher Powell Carpe Diem Bursary

The Christopher Powell Carpe Diem Bursary at Carleton University was established to honour the life and memory of a young man known for his easy humour, dedication to the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, and compassion for those around him. Chris Powell (known as "C-Po" by his friends) was a 21-year-old, third-year political science student attending the University National Ultimate Championships with Carleton's team at the time of his tragic death in Montreal on October 15, 2005. Chris's deep commitment to his friends and his sincere smile for everyone quickly earned him a place in the heart of anyone who knew him. To continue Chris's love of community & comradeship, and to provide his friends, classmates and teammates with an opportunity to build a lasting legacy in his name, the Powell family launched Chris's memorial bursary. It is an award targeted towards students in need of financial support to continue with their university studies who demonstrate dedication and sportsmanship in their chosen endeavours. Any amount donated to the bursary is matched by the government under the Ontario Trust for Student Support program. For more information about the Christopher Powell Carpe Diem Bursary please contact Elizabeth DiSabato at (613) 520-2600 ext. 8977 or elizabeth_disabato@carleton.ca.

 

The Jennie James Depression Research Fund

The Jennie James Depression Research Fund at the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health was developed by Jennie's family to develop and improve effective diagnosis and treatments of depression leading to a measurable impact on the reduction of deaths due to suicide. Jennie was just 33 years old when she lost her battle with depression; in the prime of her life. She was a beautiful, gregarious, and intelligent young woman with the ability to light up a room with her quick wit and her keen interest in others. She was accomplished professionally. She held a graduate degree with distinction. Depression is a disease that is much like cancer. It can go into remission but it can also be terminal. But unlike cancer, depression does not manifest itself physically; and there is so much stigma which surrounds the disease and its terminal course: suicide. Depression affects 1 in 5 people; however public awareness and research for more effective diagnosis and treatment is currently inadequate and under funded. For more information visit www.royalfoundation.ca or contact (613) 722-6521 ext. 6766.

 

Children At Risk

Children at Risk was incorporated as a charitable organization in 1979. It provides services in the Greater Ottawa area to families with children diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum Disorders. These children are “at risk” of not developing to their full potential if they do not receive early intensive intervention implemented skillfully and diligently. By developing a child’s skills to overcome behavioural, communication and social problems at the onset, they stand to achieve their full potential. This will enhance family life and community participation. For more information, please visit the Children At Risk website at www.childrenatrisk.ca or call (613) 741-8255.