OHANA
Nobody gets left behind.
We mobilize people across Canada to support underserved kids and schools not just with food, but with access to learning, activities, and care.
Who we are
We are a collective of outsiders, dreamers, and doers who believe that in a country as rich as ours, access shouldn't be a luxury.
"Those experiences shaped how we see impact—hands-on, human, and grounded in real needs. Today, we are coming together again to support underserved kids across Canada."
Built a school
Nicaragua
Assembled bunk beds
Guatemala
Delivered supplies
Orphanages
How we help
We focus on access to the things that help kids participate, feel included, and succeed.
Basics
School supplies and materials requested directly by educators.
Belonging
Sensory toys, sports equipment, and art supplies.
Support
Sensory tools and disability-related needs.
What schools
need right now
We work directly with educators to understand what children across Canada need most. This is our running inventory.
"The smallest tools—a timer, a headset, a soft ball—can be the difference between a child feeling included or invisible."
OHANA INVENTORY
Batch #2026-004 • Ottawa, ON
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The weight of
the wait.
In Canada, many kids are quietly going without not only food, but the basics that help them belong and thrive. These aren't just numbers—they're our neighbors.
of children under 18 were living in poverty in 2023.
of children lived in food-insecure households in 2024.
of people with disabilities report at least one unmet need.
"Underserved doesn't always look like hunger. Often, it looks like unmet needs."
Get
involved
If you’re able to help by donating, volunteering, or hosting a drive we’d love to connect.
"Community isn't just a word, it's work."