Become a fan of Christmas Exchange on Facebook — click here   Follow the Christmas Exchange on Twitter — click here July 8 – The 4th Annual Christmas in July Fallowfield Transit Station 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Come experience Christmas early this year and enjoy a free breakfast*! Click here for details. *The breakfast is free but donations will be collected in support of the Christmas Exchange. Click on the image below to view a video message from the Christmas Exchange 30-second Flash video Jane had a good job in a Crown Corporation until she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, forcing her to retire at the age of 30. A single mom, Jane and her daughter now live on a total annual income of $17,000, which must cover rent, food, utilities, school supplies, and her two companion dogs. These dogs are vital to Jane in helping her manage her M.S. For example, they assist her in getting dressed, helping her get up off the floor whenever she falls, and warn her of impending attacks common to M.S. sufferers that may bring on sudden blindness. In spite of her difficulties, Jane says she doesn’t dwell on what she doesn’t have and can’t afford, but is just grateful for what she and her daughter do have. “The people in Ottawa have been wonderful and most generous” Jane says. “The food voucher we received last year from the Christmas Exchange allowed us to have a little extra for the holidays”. For more stories on how Christmas Exchange has helped those in need, click here. The Christmas Exchange of Ottawa is a volunteer-driven organization headed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Since 1915, Christmas Exchange has been delivering food and hope to eligible families referred each year by churches, schools and social agencies — those who know the need first hand. The Christmas Exchange Privacy Policy Just 5 months, 21 days, 1 hour, 15 minutes and 28 seconds until Christmas!