We gifted books to 2,704 children in 12 elementary schools this year!
Our fundraising goal for 2025-2026 is $19,000
Every child deserves to won a book that they love. In Ottawa's lowest-income neighbourhoods, too many children are growing up without books at home. You can change that!
Please transfer funds to sue@storybookottawa.ca and include your name and mailing address in the message to receive a tax receipt.
Please mail a cheque or money order to:
StoryBook Ottawa Inc.
805-330 Loretta Ave. S.
Ottawa, ON
K1S 4E8
CanadaHelps allows you to make a one-time or monthly donation and to immediately receive a tax receipt.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/storybook-ottawa-inclivre-de-contes-ottawa-inc/
$20 will buy two children a book
$50 will buy five children a book.
$100 will buy ten children a book.
$250 will buy books for all 25 children in a class.
$500 will buy books for all 50 children in a grade (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6).
$1,500 will buy books for all 150 children in a division (Junior and Senior Kindergarten; Grade 1 to Grade 3; Grade 4 to Grade 6).
$3,000 will buy books for over 300 children in a school.
Owning books build confidence, joy, and literacy skills. For many of the children we serve, your gift will be the very first book they own.
"Getting my own book made me so happy! I read it every night." - Grade 3 Student
"Many of our families can't afford books. This gift means everything." - Ottawa Teacher
✔️ Canadian Charity 769521261 RR 0001.
✔️ Tax receipts are issued for all donations.
✔️ We are committed to directing your support where it matters most: giving children their very own books.