We Help Make the Holiday Season a Little Brighter For Those Who Need a Helping Hand The Christmas Cheer Foundation works to support our community in need. We create a positive way for the community to share and celebrate the holidays together by partnering with select organizations. Together we fundraise and share donations with local charities throughout the city of Ottawa and surrounding areas. These charities then provide their time, love, and resources in making their own Christmas giving campaigns a success. History Our efforts began during the Christmas season in 1951. With the support of the CFRA and the West Ottawa Lions Club behind us, we began the Christmas Cheer Broadcast — our annual radio-thon. Since then, the Christmas Cheer initiative has grown and welcomed the support of many local organizations and celebrities. The Christmas Cheer Foundation was created in 2007, but our efforts have been long appreciated in the Ottawa community. Our annual Breakfast welcomes thousands of friendly faces in the community.