A Chance to Win Big While Helping Students in Need in our OCSB Community
Since 1999, the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa (CEFO) has supported OCSB students and their families during times of personal tragedy and financial hardship. By addressing the effects of poverty, CEFO works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed academically and personally.
This year, OCSB has partnered with BUMP to create the CEFO 50/50 raffle. Every ticket you purchase will help support a child in need in our schools.
What is CEFO?
The Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa (CEFO) is a registered charity dedicated to supporting students within the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) who face financial challenges. Childcare costs, job losses, family separation, and disability increase the risk of poverty among families. By addressing the effects of poverty, CEFO ensures that all students have the opportunity to succeed academically and personally.
In 2023-24, the Emergency Response Fund granted 1344 requests for support, totaling $232,648.
Among those helped were…
… a recently separated mother of 5, whose house burnt in a fire. They had to evacuate with only the clothes on their back.
… a grandmother who is caring for two of her grandchildren. Her vehicle needed major repairs, and she asked for assistance with groceries.
… a student whose parents have gone bankrupt and have no income.
… a student living on her own who needed funds for toiletries and basic supplies.
… a family with a child suffering from cancer. One parent had to quit their job to support their child’s daily oncology needs.
How Does the Raffle Work?
You can purchase 50/50 tickets online at the CEFO 50/50 raffle website. Ticket Sales close at noon, on Friday, March 28, 2025. The winner will receive 50% of the total money raised through ticket sales, with the other 50% going to CEFO. The winning 50|50 number will be drawn at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 28, 2025, and announced on the raffle website. Have questions? Visit the CEFO 50/50 FAQ for more information.
How is the Raffle Administered?
OCSB has partnered with BUMP to support the raffle’s administration, in accordance with a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). BUMP is North America’s leading digital raffle partner, and has worked with CHEO on their Dream of a Lifetime Lottery and with Hockey Canada on the 50/50 draw at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.
