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From First Ride to Leading the Way
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
joannegalloway20
Feb 2


Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Barrett
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
joannegalloway20
Dec 21, 2025


Empowering Adventure: A Heartfelt Thanks to Jumpstart
Trips for Kids Ottawa is thrilled to share that we’ve received a Jumpstart Community Development Grant to help support our fall bike...
joannegalloway20
Sep 15, 2025


TFKO Partners with the Johansen Larsen Foundation
TFKO is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Johansen Larsen Foundation ! JLF works to enhance the lives of those marginalized...
alisonsomers
Aug 15, 2025


Successful Summer Program
TFKO ran a successful summer program out of Franco Ouest this July. This program was entirely run by our extremely dedicated volunteers,...
alisonsomers
Jul 31, 2025


VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Mona!
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...
alisonsomers
Jul 2, 2025

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