Better Beginnings Better Futures helps low income families with young children in the Heatherington/Albion/Ledbury/Fairlea neighbourhoods. There are a number of ways that you can help.
Financial Donations
Our Wish List
Clothing and Baby Equipment
Volunteer
Student Placement
Financial Donations
We welcome financial donations. A charitable receipt will be issued.
Better Beginnings Better Beginnings
22-1485 Heatherington Road
Ottawa, ON
K1V 8Z4
Our Wish List
In addition to monetary donations BBBF also has an on-going need for many household, food, and children’s items.
- Baby wipes
- Disposable Diaper (all sizes)
- Children’s Band-Aids
- Paper Towels
- J-Cloths
- Ziploc Bags (sandwich and jumbo sizes)
- Apple Juice
- Gift Cards for Grocery Stores
- Glue Sticks
- Crayola Markers
- Construction Paper
- Children’s Stickers
- Children’s Scissors
Clothing and Baby Equipment
The Clothing Cupboard accepts donations of clean, gently used clothing for men, women and children, baby equipment, baby/children’s toys and small household appliances. For safety reasons we can not accept baby equipment with missing or damaged parts.
Donations can be dropped off at the BBBF Community House, 22-1485 Heatherington Road between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Volunteer
BBBF encourages and supports the involvement of volunteers in our programs and services. Orientation and training will be provided to all volunteers.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to:
- Become more involved in your community
- Meet new people
- Share your knowledge and experience
- Make a difference
If you are interested in volunteering with us please contact Geeta Grier at 613-737-7195 ext. 2422.
Student Placement
We accept applications for student placements from high schools, colleges and universities. Students on placement can serve in the Playgroup and/or the Community House. Students will be provided with an orientation and each student will be supervised by one of our staff members. Please contact Geeta Grier at 613-737-7195 ext. 2422 for further information.
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