Results of Ottawa Police Fourth annual Gala in support of Christie Lake Kids

(Ottawa) This evening, Ottawa Police Service Chief Charles Bordeleau will present a cheque totaling $105,000 to Christie Lake Kids at the Ottawa Police Services Board’s meeting. The cheque represents the total funds raised at the fourth annual Police Gala held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Ottawa Convention Centre.

“CLK is very grateful for the funds raised by the Ottawa Police Service. This generous gift will help over 150 vulnerable children access barrier free skill development programs after school and on weekends,” said Chris Hughes, President of the Board of Directors of Christie Lake Kids.

The Ottawa Police has been hosting the Gala since 2010 and has raised $372,000 to date.

“The Ottawa Police Gala is a great opportunity to raise funds for important causes in our community,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau. “We know the value of the services Christie Lake Kids provide to youth. We were pleased to have them as our beneficiary this year and to be able to support them in carrying out the important work they do.”

The OPS would like to acknowledge this year’s Gala sponsors for their commitment and leadership, particularly the three Platinum Sponsors Adobe, TELUS, and Valley Associates.

The fifth annual Police Gala will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Tickets for this event will go on sale in the spring of 2014.

Beginning in December, the OPS will be accepting applications from local registered charities who wish to be the charity of choice for next year’s Gala.

The applications are received through Charity Village and will be scored by a committee that includes the Platinum sponsors. The final decision on which organizations will receive the support is made by the Ottawa Police Service. The deadline for applications will be Friday, January 17, 2014.

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