Small Moments of Joy
Our programs continuously impact the ever-changing landscapes of philanthropy by writing a chapter into its foundation via "Small Moments of Joy" - an initiative created in 2014. Small Moments of Joy is a program focused on local children battling life threatening or...
Helping Hands Program
In 2014, Rachel' s Kids launched the Helping Hands Program - an off shoot of Small Moments of Joy. There were many families applying for Small Moment from families of very young children suffering from serious illness but being so little, they couldn't communicate...
Tech for Talk Program
Tech for Talk is designed to support children with their communication needs. The ability to express wants, needs, and fundamental knowledge can eliminate frustration, ease anxiety, and decrease behaviours. Communication devices, systems, strategies, and tools that...
TEDDY BEAR GIVEAWAY
Rachel's Kids hosted a Teddy Bear Giveaway at the beginning of December. They offered a little Christmas love to children in our community by gifting those in need with a 4ft bear and a $100 Kids Korner gift card. Businesses in the community sponsored the bears to be...
CAR RAFFLE
At 2pm on December 7th, the lucky ticket was chosen. Rachel’s Kids, a local children’s charity, hosted a car raffle for a brand new 2020 Hyundai Elantra as their most recent fundraiser. Along with a brand-new car, a $1000 gas card donated by Seaway Hyundai and $500...
STUFF THE STUDIO
On December 6th, Rachel’s Kids, a local children’s charity, hauled three carloads of non-perishable food items to St. Vincent de Paul in support of their annual Stuff the Studio food drive. They were able to donate just over 1400lbs of food this year which added to...
16TH ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY & CHARITY AUCTION
Dr. Rachel Navaneelan is not only recognized for her philanthropic régime but also for her increasingly successful Annual Garden Party! As mentioned on our "Home Page", Dr. Navaneelan initially began hosting this intimate event for friends, family, clients and...
SUDS & SAP FESTIVAL
Welcome to the most Canadian beer festival in all of Eastern Ontario! (well at least we think so...) Hosted by Rachel's Kids at the Cornwall Civic Complex, nestled in the heart of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, the Suds & Sap Festival was...
Pumpkin Drop – Event
Imagine a 1000 lb. pumpkin being towed up by a crane at approximately 100 feet in the air and dropped in the middle of a huge parking lot amongst hundreds of spectators! This initiative is quite entertaining so many people look forward to this event. The idea is to...
100 Souls with a Purpose
100 Souls with Purpose is an initiative we launched in early 2018. This event is held four times a year where 100 members of our community come together for a night of hors d'oeuvres, drinks and socializing with friends and pillars in the community at some of our...