Backpacks for the Homeless

Backpacks for the Homeless Backpacks for the Homeless is an Ottawa-based organization providing essentials for the homeless. This page is co-managed by Ron Pitre, Founder.

Our team provides backpacks filled with essential items for the homeless here in the Ottawa area. Each December, we distribute the backpacks to members of Ottawa's homeless community. You can sponsor a backpack for $70, and this will include basic items such as a food gift card, hygiene and comfort items. Visit www.backpacksforhomeless.ca to learn more about our efforts. Follow this page to keep updated about our successes, events and ways in which you can help!

Mark it on your calendars!!! October 17th at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, a great venue with an excellent stage for ou...
05/22/2026

Mark it on your calendars!!! October 17th at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, a great venue with an excellent stage for our fantastic "entertainment " portion of our Dce (Dinner - Conversation - Entertainment) Event for Backpacks for the Homeless. This is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening you won't want to miss. Some sponsorships are still available, just send us a message.

For those who missed it, Guy Lagace and 4My Auto has graciously offered to be this year's TITLE SPONSOR for our DCE (Dinner - Conversation - Entertainment) taking place on October 17th, at Blessed Sacrament Parish on Fourth Avenue in the Glebe from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This is going to be a fabulous evening you won't want to miss. I'll be announcing our most gracious host very soon!

There are still a few GREAT opportunities available. If you're interested, contact me at [email protected], we'd love to work with you.

This year’s theme,

“Miracle • Discovery • Adversity • Renewal”, reflects the miracle of life — showing the the innocence of a child through their early development but then bringing to the forefront the causes of homelessness, the solutions that are working and the impact of Backpacks for the Homeless. This will be done through speech, song and theatrical performances. Through this event, we aim to shine a light on the realities of homelessness while raising critical funds to provide essential support and dignity through backpacks filled with necessities.

05/03/2026

🚗 Oil change with a purpose

From March 20 to October 15, we are proud to support an incredible local initiative.

👉 $5 from every oil change will go to Backpacks for Homeless - a local organization dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness with essential supplies and care.

A simple service… that can make a real difference!

Book your oil change online:
https://www.4myautogroup.ca/appointments

Now with two locations to serve you better!

📍 1685 Tenth Line Rd.
📞 (613) 837-1009

📍 2189 Ogilvie Rd.
📞 (613) 680-5330

Learn more at:
https://www.backpacksforhomeless.ca/

With 4My Auto – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
04/30/2026

With 4My Auto – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

For those who missed it, Guy Lagace and 4My Auto  has graciously offered to be this year's TITLE SPONSOR for our DCE (Di...
04/23/2026

For those who missed it, Guy Lagace and 4My Auto has graciously offered to be this year's TITLE SPONSOR for our DCE (Dinner - Conversation - Entertainment) taking place on October 17th, at Blessed Sacrament Parish on Fourth Avenue in the Glebe from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This is going to be a fabulous evening you won't want to miss. I'll be announcing our most gracious host very soon!

There are still a few GREAT opportunities available. If you're interested, contact me at [email protected], we'd love to work with you.

This year’s theme,

“Miracle • Discovery • Adversity • Renewal”, reflects the miracle of life — showing the the innocence of a child through their early development but then bringing to the forefront the causes of homelessness, the solutions that are working and the impact of Backpacks for the Homeless. This will be done through speech, song and theatrical performances. Through this event, we aim to shine a light on the realities of homelessness while raising critical funds to provide essential support and dignity through backpacks filled with necessities.

04/17/2026

Stay tuned everyone, hit a snag with our venue, will do our live hit at about 9pm

04/14/2026
04/14/2026

I'm so excited - and I just can't hide it ♪ ♪ ♪

Come and join us at Milestones Lansdown this Thursday for our exciting announcement starting at 7:30 pm and going live on Facebook at 8:00 pm. Who knows, you might even get a t-shirt....

See you then!

Important Announcement: We are pleased to announce that the DCE 2026 Fundraiser for Backpacks for the Homeless will take...
04/07/2026

Important Announcement: We are pleased to announce that the DCE 2026 Fundraiser for Backpacks for the Homeless will take place on October 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, located at 194 Fourth Avenue in The Glebe. The event boasts a great stage, an excellent room, and a fantastic host, who will be revealed at a later time. (Stay tuned for this exciting announcement as well) We are thrilled to have secured a title sponsor, whose identity will be announced on Facebook Live at Milestones Lansdowne on April 16th at 8:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.

I am so very honored tha 4My Auto is supporting Backpacks for the Homeless in such a big way.  Thank you Guy Lagace, you...
03/20/2026

I am so very honored tha 4My Auto is supporting Backpacks for the Homeless in such a big way. Thank you Guy Lagace, your team at both locations and to your partners.

🚗 Oil change with a purpose

From March 20 to October 15, we are proud to support an incredible local initiative.

👉 $5 from every oil change will go to Backpacks for Homeless - a local organization dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness with essential supplies and care.

A simple service… that can make a real difference!

Book your oil change online:
https://www.4myautogroup.ca/appointments

Now with two locations to serve you better!

📍 1685 Tenth Line Rd.
📞 (613) 837-1009

📍 2189 Ogilvie Rd.
📞 (613) 680-5330

Learn more at:
https://www.backpacksforhomeless.ca/

Address

2571 Ottawa Regional Road 174
Cumberland, ON
K4C1C6

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