Our Charities

1. 5 Cyclone Royal Air Cadets

Established in 2005, 5 Cyclone Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has grown quickly and serves youth from Russell, Embrun, Vars, Greely, Winchester and surrounding areas.

Royal Canadian Air Cadets participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities and aids in developing knowledge of Canadian history and democracy. The cadet program focuses on social development, decision-making and leadership. As cadets acquire skills and knowledge, they pass it along to younger cadets.

There is something for everyone – no matter what their personal interests may be. The outdoor enthusiast will appreciate learning survival skills for flight crew. The athlete will appreciate physical education and recreation, including a variety of sporting activities like biathlon and Olympic-style marksmanship. The artists will find their niche in the music program.

Every cadet will have the chance to participate in flight activities, and some top senior cadets may even earn a scholarship to obtain their private pilot’s licence.

The funding our Squadron receives from the Government of Canada is not enough to provide the cadets with a fulsome experience. As such, the funding received through charitable donations like Catch the Ace will ensure the continued functioning of the 5 Cyclone Squadron.

2. Big Brothers, Big Sisters (Cornwall)

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3. Breast Cancer Action (Ottawa)

Why should you choose BCA? Because everyone deserves to have their mother, their grandmother, their BFF, their sister their cousin, their Dad etc…. Make an impact, donate to our grassroots charity that is working to support members living in your community. Cancer is ugly and destroys what was once a nice life filled with goals and activities. The only goal you have is to live And the only activities you have marked on your calendar are your radiation or chemotherapy sessions. The person living with their breast cancer diagnosis lives with it every day, as do their partners and spouses, their children their parents and friends etcetera. They call us from the parking garage at their doctor’s offices; hiding in their closets and from their backyards because they haven’t been able to stick handle how to tell the people who love them that they have cancer. We are in the trenches with our newly diagnosed members with their families. Our vision is to offer as much emotional and physical support for your wellbeing in a positive, easy and informative way. We understand how difficult it is to receive a diagnosis – you might be thinking, now what? We are here and we are prepared to help! Our vision is to make sure that regardless of your gender, those of you working through the next steps of your breast cancer diagnosis receive our support and benefit from our programs.

4. Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is a national, charitable organization, headquartered in Manotick, Ontario. Our mission is to provide Canadians with sight loss with greater independence through the use of professionally trained guide dogs. We receive no ongoing government funding, and we rely on the support of donors and volunteers to provide our programs at no cost to our clients.

5. Community Navigation Eastern Ontario

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6. Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a leading not-for-profit organization committed to improving and lengthening the lives of over 4,400 Canadians living with cystic fibrosis. With a mission to act boldly for all Canadians living with CF, and a vision of individuals living beyond the disease’s limits, CF Canada is committed to transforming the lives of Canadians with CF through continuous advocacy, research, and community support. 

CF Canada is dedicated to influencing health and support systems, aiming to ensure equitable access to life-changing medications, reduce financial burdens associated with the rare disease, advance knowledge and research in CF priority areas, and ensuring care models meet the needs of the CF community. 

Read more about Cystic Fibrosis Canada here: About Us (cysticfibrosis.ca) 

7. Dundas County Hospice

Dundas County Hospice is a community-based visiting hospice providing palliative clients and their caregivers in North and South Dundas an individualized approach to psychological, social, emotional, spiritual and practical support from diagnosis to end-of-life and during grief and bereavement. 

All our services are free including:: 

  • Volunteer Visiting
  • Hospice Day Program
  • Grief and Bereavement Groups
  • Caregiver Support
  • Equipment Loan Service
  • Complementary Therapies

Anyone can make a referral to Dundas County Hospice – a family doctor, friend, family member, caregiver, neighbour, and even you, yourself. 

8. The Good Neighbour’s Food Bank (Russell Township)

The Good Neighbour’s Food Bank distributes food to families of Embrun, Limoges, Marionville and Russell every week.  We give non perishables, fresh vegetables, meat, and prepared meals. The money collected will also help buy gift cards before holidays like Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas.

9. H.O.P.E. Helps

H.O.P.E. is a volunteer led and driven organization. Our mission:

Is a volunteer, not-for-profit, event management organization that raises funds for community-based charities and has fun doing so.

H.O.P.E. started in 1982 by Fred Logan and a group of his friends who were, inspired by Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope, there goal was to raise funds to give back to the Ottawa community. Their efforts turned into the World’s Largest One Day Volleyball Tournament, which has continued to support Ottawa’s local charities for the past 42 years.

In an effort to broaden our giving back to the community, a committee, “Expand our Give”, was created to look at how we create other opportunities to help the Ottawa community without conflicting with the SummerFest work.

The two projects that we are requesting funding for from Kinsmen Club of Russell CTA are: Bags of HOPE and the HOPE Grocery Support. In order to manage these projects successfully, we are requesting funding to assist in the paying of supplies needed to give back to our community.

Bags of HOPE

Launched in 2019, this project is a simple structure but has a big impact. Led by a volunteer coordinator, H.O.P.E. purchases sundry items like soap, shampoo, tooth-paste, deodorant, socks, winter gloves, a few non-perishable food items, books and games for children. Focus of the contents of the bags have changed over the years depending on the target of the bags, e.g. youth organizations, low-income housing communities.

HOPE Grocery Support

A new project that launched in 2024, a team of HOPE members would work with a local grocery store located in, or very close to, a low-income neighbourhood to help supplement families in their purchase of staple groceries.

In order to manage these projects, we need funding for the management of both projects and to pay for the supplies needed to give back to our community.

These two projects focus on, the mission and the vision, of the organization and will continue its history of reaching out to, participating with, and giving back to our community.

10. Hospice Care Ottawa

Hospice Care Ottawa is a community-based organization offering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals living with a life-limiting illness, and their families, right from diagnosis through their palliative and end-of-life journey at no charge. We offer emotional and social support through our community programs such as In-Home Volunteer Support and Day Hospice. When being at home is no longer possible, we provide 24-hour care in a home-like peaceful environment at our 29 Residential Hospice Suites across Ottawa, as well as Grief and Bereavement Care to those who are coping with a loss. We support over 1,200 people each year through our various programs and services.

11. Kin Canada Foundation

The Kin Canada Foundation is the arms length charitable foundation of Kin Canada, established in 2005 to assist the member clubs of Kin Canada in fundraising to support their community’s greatest need.

The core values of the Kin Canada Foundation are community, compassion, leadership, accountability and education. To that end, the Kin Canada Foundation will be investing all contributions received from the Russell Kin Club Catch the Ace into funding Ontario-based education and leadership initiatives for our partners at Kin Canada so that they can provide learning opportunities to their members.

12. Maison des Arts

La Maison des Arts has been serving the Embrun/Russell and surrounding communities for the past 35 years. Our mandate is to contribute to the development of arts and culture in the community, for children and adults of all ages, by offering a variety of programs and classes ranging from dance, singing, music, visual arts and others.

The organization is currently renovating its facility and updating/refreshing its pool of equipment, often dating back to the opening of the facility. In particular we need to replace the sound system, alarm system, and acquire/replace specialized equipment for the safe operations such as mattresses, etc.

13. Maison Interlude House

For over 40 years, Maison Interlude House has always put women victims of domestic violence and their children at the heart of its development. In its early days, MIH operated only an emergency shelter in Hawkesbury. But since 2003, MIH has become a multiservice agency to better meet women’s needs in Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties. All MIH services are free, confidential and offered in French & English.

On average, each year, Maison Interlude House:

  • Houses 50 women and children
  • Supports 600 women and 100 children through outreach services
  • Holds several support and development groups
  • Receives over 1,000 crisis line calls and over 4,000 information calls

We thank the Catch the Ace lottery for supporting us in our fight to eradicate violence against women in our region.

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Depuis plus de 40 ans, la Maison Interlude House a toujours placé les femmes victimes de violence domestique et leurs enfants au cœur de son développement. À ses débuts, MIH opérait uniquement une maison d’hébergement d’urgence à Hawkesbury. Mais depuis 2003, la MIH est devenue une agence multiservices afin de mieux répondre aux besoins des femmes dans les comtés de Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry. Tous les services de MIH sont gratuits, confidentiels et offerts en français et en anglais.

En moyenne, chaque année, la Maison Interlude House :

  • Héberge 50 femmes et enfants
  • Soutient 600 femmes et 100 enfants par le biais de services d’approche
  • Organise plusieurs groupes de soutien et de développement
  • Reçoit plus de 1 000 appels de crise et plus de 4 000 appels d’information.

Nous remercions la loterie Catch the Ace de nous supporter dans notre lutte pour éradiquer la violence faite aux femmes dans notre région.

14. Maison Tucker House Renewal Centre

Tucker House Renewal Centre is a registered charity located on 30 beautiful acres in the heart of Clarence-Rockland.

Our staff, volunteers and Board members believe that working towards preserving the quality of life for future generations is paramount. We want to inspire a culture of caring for ourselves, others and our natural environment through simple means. These goals are achieved through nature camps, educational workshops, wellness classes and community events such as our Heritage Days. The charming natural surroundings and our historical 1870 Tucker house are also available to rent by our community. The public is welcome to enjoy the many nature trails and sustainable gardens that Tucker House has to offer. 

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Le Centre de renouvellement de la Maison Tucker est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré situé sur un magnifique terrain de 30 acres au coeur de Clarence-Rockland.

Nous tous, personnel, bénévoles et membres du Conseil d’administration, croyons à l’importance de préserver la qualité de vie sur terre pour les générations à venir. Nous voulons inspirer la compassion envers soi, les autres et notre environnement naturel par de simples gestes quotidiens.  Nous atteignons nos buts en offrant des camps dans la nature, des ateliers éducatifs, des séries sur le bien-être et des initiatives communautaires telles nos journées du Patrimoine. Notre merveilleux terrain et notre maison ancestrale, construite en 1870, sont également disponibles pour location par la communauté. Nous invitons les visiteurs à profiter des sentiers et jardins durables qu’offre la Maison Tucker. 

15. Make a Wish Foundation

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. 

As an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, Make-A-Wish Canada is part of the network of the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization. We serve children in every community in Canada, and in 50 countries worldwide. 

Make-A-Wish Canada has granted almost 39,000 wishes over the past 40 years with 1,389 of them last year alone, including 60 wishes in the Eastern Ontario region. We still have thousands of wishes waiting to be granted, including over 150 wishes in Eastern Ontario. We cannot grant those wishes without your help.

Every child’s wish begins with hope. When a wish child has something positive to look forward to, everything begins to change. Help us bring hope and joy to these children. For more information about Make-A-Wish Canada, visit www.makeawish.ca.

16. Maxville Manor Foundation

Maxville Manor is a not-for-profit long-term care home that has earned a strong reputation as a leader in caring for seniors and adults with special needs in our community and across Eastern Ontario since 1968. It consists of a Long-Term Care Home, Senior Living Apartments, and Community Support Services designed to ensure that older adults age in the right place with the support they need.

Today, over 40,000 Ontarians sit on wait lists for long-term care. To help address this, we are planning to upgrade, expand, and redevelop to welcome more people to Maxville Manor, and we need your help!

Today, the Maxville Manor Foundation is partnering with the Kin Club of Russell’s “Catch the Ace” project, to raise funds for ceiling lifts which will be incorporated into every resident room as part of our redevelopment. For every Catch the Ace ticket you purchase, you are supporting residents living at Maxville Manor and helping to “Give Seniors a Lift.”

For more details about Maxville Manor and our redevelopment, visit www.maxvillemanor.ca. We sincerely thank you for your support. 

17. Sentier récréatif Prescott Russell Recreational Trail

Sentier recreatif – Prescott Russell Recreational Trail, is a not for profit organization.  Our mandate is to provide barrier-free outdoor recreation opportunities for the region. The main activities including cycling, walking and running in the summer and snowmobiling as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. We also promote local events along the Trail including markets that promote local goods and services.

The 72-km recreational trail is a safe and multi-functional community connection that crosses the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (just outside of Ottawa), from Hammond in the west to St-Eugène in the east (and crosses through five of the eight municipalities, East Hawkesbury, Champlain, La Nation, Alfred-Plantagenet, and Clarence-Rockland)

The trail offers a relatively flat, pleasant and accessible route for the whole family with agricultural and wooded landscapes, dotted with charming little villages across the five municipalities. In summer, it’s available for a bike ride, walk or run and in winter snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing.

18. Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell

Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell Autism Group, is a charitable organization that offers programs
to individuals with autism in the Prescott-Russell area to promote their integration into the community.
Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell Autism Group aims to provide programs for individuals
with autism spectrum disorder.

● Offer everyday management advice and other support services to make them more independent
in society.
● Provide training and assistance to individuals with ASD to help them secure employment.
● Support and encourage individuals with ASD by offering personal development and social
integration programs.
● Assist individuals with autism by creating and implementing recreational, educational, and social
integration programs.
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Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell est un organisme de bienfaisance offrant des programmes aux
personnes autistes de la région de Prescott-Russell pour favoriser leur intégration dans la communauté.
Regroupement Autisme Prescott-Russell vise à offrir des programmes pour les personnes ayant
un trouble du spectre de l’autisme.


● Offrir des conseils de prise en charge au quotidien et autres services de soutien afin de les
rendre plus autonomes en société.
● Offrir une formation et de l’aide aux personnes ayant un TSA afin de leur permettre d’obtenir un
emploi.
● Soutenir et encourager les personnes ayant un TSA en leur offrant des programmes
d’épanouissement personnel et d’intégration sociale.
● Aider les personnes autistes en créant et en mettant en oeuvre des programmes d’intégration
récréatifs, éducatifs et sociaux

19. Russell Association for the Performing Arts (RAPA)

Founded in 1989, the Russell Association for the Performing Arts (RAPA) is a local, not-for-profit amateur theatre company. While we are best known for the two major productions we present each year, we also provide bursaries for local students pursuing post-secondary education in the arts, provide sound and lighting equipment for other local charities, and otherwise give back to this wonderful community we call home.

20. Youth Sporting Equipment (Russell Township)/Équipement sportif pour les jeunes (Municipalité de Russell)

Youth Sporting Equipment (Russell Township)

The money collected will help fund equipment for youth sporting equipment at the new Recreation Complex. This complex will serve as the community hub for recreation and culture for our growing community and surrounding areas. The facility will include a 6-lane pool and leisure pool, three ice rinks for hockey, figure skating, and recreational activities and a community hall.

Équipement sportif pour les jeunes (Municipalité de Russell)

L’argent collecté servira à financer de l’équipement sportive pour les jeunes pour le nouveau complexe récréatif. Le complexe servira de centre communautaire pour les loisirs et la culture pour notre communauté grandissante et les régions environnantes. Il comprendra une piscine à six couloirs et une piscine de loisirs, trois patinoires pour le hockey, le patinage artistique et les activités récréatives, ainsi qu’une salle communautaire.

21. Special Olympics Ontario

Special Olympics Ontario is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ontarians with an intellectual disability through sport.

For over 50 years, Special Olympics has grown from a modest program serving local athletes to become the world’s largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion, and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sport.

Special Olympics Ontario has optimized the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle through sport to improve the well-being of individuals with an intellectual disability. We continue to improve and expand the quality, opportunity and accessibility of sport to individuals with an intellectual disability. Along with this, we strive to improve upon both the awareness and support of the community in regards to Special Olympics Ontario and those involved with us. As an organization, we work to ensure our volunteers are strongly committed to acting locally while thinking globally. Through these steps, we hope to continue to build upon the past success of the organization.

22. Youth Sporting Equipment (The Nation Municipality)/Équipement sportif pour les jeunes (la Municipalité de La Nation)

The Nation Municipality is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through sustainable community development, public safety and preservation of our cultural heritage. 

Participating in the Kin Club of Russell’s CTA will allow us to fund sporting equipment throughout The Nation Municipality. This equipment may include soccer balls, pickleball nets, darts, small weights, basketballs, skate trainers, and more. By providing a variety of sporting equipment, we aim to make recreational activities accessible to residents of all ages, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle within our community.

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La Municipalité de La Nation s’engage à améliorer la qualité de vie de ses résidents grâce au développement communautaire durable, à la sécurité publique et à la préservation de notre patrimoine culturel. 

La participation au CTA du Kin Club de Russell nous permettra de financer des équipements sportifs dans toute la Municipalité de La Nation. Cet équipement pourrait inclure des ballons de soccer, des filets de pickleball, des fléchettes, des petits poids, des ballons de basket-ball, des supports d’aide pour la glace, et bien plus. En fournissant une variété d’équipements sportifs, nous visons à rendre les activités récréatives accessibles aux résidents de tous âges, encourageant ainsi un mode de vie sain et actif au sein de notre communauté. 

Cet équipement pourrait inclure des ballons de soccer, des filets de pickleball, des fléchettes, des petits poids, des ballons de basketball, des supports d’aide pour la glace, et bien plus. En fournissant une variété d’équipements sportifs, nous visons à rendre les activités récréatives accessibles aux résidents de tout âges, encourageant ainsi un mode de vie sain et actif au sein de notre communauté.

23. Usher 1F Collaborative Canada

Usher 1F Collaborative Canada is a national, charitable organization. Our mission is to fund medical research to save the vision of those with Usher syndrome type 1F. Usher syndrome is the leading cause of inherited deaf-blindness, and type 1 is the most severe. Affected children begin losing their vision in early childhood, first with night blindness and then with ever narrowing tunnel vision, until total blindness results in adulthood. We fund research for a cure in Canada and the U.S., including at the University of Toronto. All donations will help us in our race against time to save the vision of those suffering from this devastating genetic disorder.

24. The Valoris Foundation/La Fondation Valoris

Investing $10 in the Valoris Foundation is supporting Youth wellness and leadership in YOUR community!


The Valoris Foundation is dedicated to supporting the people of Prescott-Russell in their personal
and professional development. Through its projects and grants, the foundation ensures that
everyone feels included in their neighborhood.
Choosing the Valoris Foundation means providing a springboard towards the good things in life for
the youth and families! With your support, they will have access to valued activities, as well as
support in their projects and in the realization of their ideas!

Investir 10$ dans la Fondation Valoris, c’est supporter le mieux-être jeunesse et le leadership dans VOTRE communauté!


La Fondation Valoris soutient et appuie les gens de Prescott-Russell dans leur développement
personnel, professionnel et s’assure par ses projets et subventions que tous se sentent inclus dans
leur quartier.
Choisir la Fondation Valoris, c’est offrir un tremplin vers les belles choses de la vie aux jeunes et aux
familles! Grâce à votre support, ils auront accès à des activités valorisées ainsi que du support dans
leurs projets et dans la réalisation de leurs idées.

25. WDMH Foundation (Winchester District Memorial Hospital and Dundas Manor Long-Term Care Home)

Winchester District Memorial Hospital and Dundas Manor Long-Term Care Home each play a vital role in meeting the health care needs in our community. WDMH requires approximately $1- $2 million worth of medical equipment each year, that is not funded by the provincial government, among other things such education and renovations. We are working diligently to build a new Dundas Manor, bringing more comfort, space and privacy to those who call the residence home. Residents deserve nothing less.

Because of donors like you, care close to home is a reality – not a dream.

Proceeds from this Kin Club of Russell Catch the Ace lottery will be directed to our Health Care Undesignated Fund, to be used at either WDMH or Dundas Manor – wherever the need is greater at the time the donation is received.