Gary first connected with Trips for Kids Ottawa through a friend who was already volunteering and thought it might be a good fit. What began as the occasional night helping when extra support was needed quickly became something more consistent. He kept coming back — in part because volunteers were needed, but mostly because he was enjoying it. For Gary, volunteering is a simple way to share something he already loves. Time on the trails, being outdoors, and riding bikes — exp

Sometimes volunteering begins with a long-standing connection. And sometimes it grows out of a simple opportunity to give back. For Adam it was a bit of both. Before volunteering his time, Adam had supported the organization through corporate donations. When his career changed, that avenue was no longer available. But his new role came with a program that encourages staff to give back to the community. Instead of donating a day each quarter, Adam discovered he could take part

When Nakeisha first arrived in Canada, she didn’t know how to ride a bike. New country. New culture. New everything. What she did have was courage, the kind that shows up quietly and grows with the right space. Trips for Kids Ottawa became that space: a place where she could belong, make friends, and grow as an individual. Nakeisha came to Trips for Kids Ottawa unsure but willing to try. In no time at all, she learned to ride. And then she soared. Trail after trail, she embra

Sometimes volunteering begins with a big decision. And sometimes, it starts with noticing someone in a vest and asking a simple question. That’s how Bill found Trips For Kids Ottawa. After spotting a TFKO volunteer following a ride in Stittsville, Bill struck up a conversation. He learned about the organization, about Cat’s commitment to kids, and later found his way to our website. Newly retired after a career as a teacher and principal, Bill had been supporting a summer cam

Trips for Kids Ottawa is thrilled to share that we’ve received a Jumpstart Community Development Grant  to help support our fall bike...

TFKO is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Johansen Larsen Foundation ! JLF works to enhance the lives of those marginalized...

TFKO ran a successful summer program out of Franco Ouest this July. This program was entirely run by our extremely dedicated volunteers,...

Mona Noor  first volunteered at a TFKO event, “More Girls on Bikes”, a few years ago, and enjoyed the experience so much that she wanted...

TFKO will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 7:00pm, at College Catholique  Franco Ouest (411 Seyton...

Our Ride Programs started off with flying colours with week! The Girls Ride at Franco Ouest, Boys Ride at Franco Ouest, and Frederick...

Spring has sprung, and at TFKO, that means we barely put the skates away and it is time to start tuning up bikes, cleaning bike helmets,...

TFKO is celebrating our most successful skating season yet. January to March saw us skating on the ODR near Franco Ouest five days every...

TFKO relies exclusively on volunteers to implement our biking and skating programs.  Without volunteers, TFKO would not exist!  This...

TFKO was the very grateful recipient of a whopping $10 000 donation from the Sens Community Foundation in 2024. The majority of this...

TFKO was the recipient of a generous EDI Grant from OSEG (Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group) in 2024.  With this grant, we were able to...

TFKO’s skating program exploded this year! We grew from two outings per week, to five very well-attended weekly outings – including both...

At Trips For Kids Ottawa, our skating sessions go beyond the basics of learning to skate—they cultivate confidence, foster community, and...

At Trips for Kids Ottawa, our programs thrive thanks to the dedication of volunteers like Gunnar, Mike, and Joanne. They each bring...

Kunstadt Sports was supporting TFKO before we were even officially TFKO – almost two decades!  Whenever our bicycles are in need of...

TFKO is beyond grateful to have the constant support of Joe Mamma. From supplying helmets, customizing gear, providing personalized...