The Chair and Board of Directors of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation cordially invite all community members to attendAnnual General Meeting • Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7 pm
Please join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the strength of our community,honour departing Board members, and reflect on our shared accomplishments.
The evening will also feature a special presentation,The Power of Storytelling, delivered by Sam Laprade, CFRE.
Agenda to include recognizing the recipients of the George J. Cooper Scholarship, the Steven and Ilana Rubin Scholarship, and the Women’s Collective Philanthropy Grant.
We hope you'll join us!
Savoury and sweet refreshments, and Scotch to be served. Registration is required - please have ID ready at the door. Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt., Social Hall A
Sam Laprade is an award-winning broadcaster, professional fundraiser, author, and community volunteer known for her ability to connect people through meaningful conversations and compelling storytelling.
With more than 35 years of experience in fundraising, media, and municipal politics, Sam has become one of Ottawa’s most recognized voices in philanthropy and community engagement. She has helped raise millions of dollars for organizations including The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Ottawa Humane Society, and Ottawa Mission Foundation, and currently works as a strategist with Gryphon Fundraising.
Sam is also the creator and host of An Hour to Give on Rogers TV and former host of The Sam Laprade Show on CityNews 101.1, where she shared stories that mattered to communities across Ottawa and the Valley.
