Ottawa Centrepointe
Matthew House Ottawa
14 Participants|5 Teams|15 Donors|$750 Today|2 Volunteers|28 Days Left
The RIDE is a family-friendly fundraising walk where we gather for local charities that support people who are seeking hope, safety, + freedom all across Canada. Join us Saturday, Oct 3, 2026!
About Matthew House Ottawa
Matthew House Ottawa is a place of welcome, dignity, and community.
We provide shelter, settlement support, and a sense of belonging to refugee claimants. We also operate one of Ottawa’s largest furniture banks, furnishing homes for families and individuals who are starting over most of whom are newcomers or transitioning out of homelessness.
Since opening our doors in 2009, we have served more than 20,000 families through our Furniture Bank and welcomed over 1000 refugee claimants through our refugee services program.
This year, we moved into our new 20,000-square-foot warehouse, giving us the space we need to serve more families, manage donations more efficiently, and expand the impact of our Furniture Bank.
Big space means Bigger impact.
By joining our team, volunteering, or fundraising through Ride for Refuge, you are helping us to continue creating homes, building community, and extending welcome to people who are starting over in Ottawa.
Every step helps us go further.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 3, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
382 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON
Schedule
- 3:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 3:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 4:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 5:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 6:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and participate offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: We have great routes where you can walk 2.5 or 5 km.
- Rest Stops: The rest stop will have yummy snacks and drinks.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold orange RIDE signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at Ride for Refuge except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All participants attending at the Main Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge but fundraising is encouraged.
- T-shirts! Fundraising participants who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a RIDE shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising participants can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the RIDE Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Ride for Refuge with your name on the Memo line. Bring them to RIDE Event along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Ride for Refuge”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Bring them to the RIDE Event with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children: under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on RIDE Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Your walking shoes
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing. Early October weather can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. So be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.
- A passion for the charity you're fundraising for!
2026 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from RIDE 2025 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
Contact Us
RIDE Ottawa Centrepointe 2026
Shemi Adeoye Event Director
Phone 6393175673
Email communications@matthewhouseottawa.org