Spark Soirée and TAAG logo for landing page

Join the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) for the 2025 Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG – a night to celebrate ONFE’s 40th anniversary as a registered charity while making a lasting impact on the lives of Ottawa’s children and youth.  

This milestone event, hosted by Sam Laprade and Jamie Scott, will celebrate four decades of community support while also raising funds for local children, including ONFE’s School Breakfast Program, which provides over 22,000 meals and snacks every school day to students across Ottawa in all four public school boards.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening while fueling kids and igniting learning! 

Event Details:  
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025  
Time: 6 to 10 pm  
Venue: Infinity Convention Centre  
Dress Code: Evening Chic / Formal  


Have a question? Visit our FAQ page.

Online Auction

Can’t attend? Even if you cannot attend, you can still support the program by donating online or by bidding on items in our online auction. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. 

2025 Spark Soirée Emcees

Sam Laprade, CFRE 

Sam Laprade headshot

Sam loves to connect people! As an award-winning radio broadcaster and professional fundraiser Sam works closely with the community to give a voice to new ideas, tough topics, and philanthropy.  Sam’s extensive experience, for over three decades, in media, fundraising and municipal politics has created an impressive network of community and business leaders.  

Over a 34-year period Ms. Laprade has raised money for important charities in her community such as: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Ottawa Humane Society, and the Ottawa Mission Foundation. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).   

Combining her love of philanthropy and talents as a broadcaster, Sam created and hosts of “An Hour to Give” on Rogers tv Ottawa and Country 101.1.  This television and radio show, in its sixth season, highlights non-profit organizations and philanthropy.  

Sam was the host of The Sam Laprade Show from July 2021 until October 2023 on CityNews 101.1 Ottawa. This daily radio show was an opportunity to feature the stories that matter to the residents of Ottawa and the Valley. From breaking news to local, national, and global issues, Sam shared information with listeners in her unique style.  

Ms. Laprade writes a monthly column for the Ottawa Business Journal entitled “Philanthropy in Ottawa”.  Sam is an engaging, inspiring international speaker who takes audiences on a journey during her presentations. From emotional issues to stand-up comedy, she leaves them on their feet cheering. 

Jamie Scott

Sponsorship Opportunities

To learn about Spark Soirée sponsorship opportunities click here or contact Mitch Miller, Director of Advancement at 343-809-3405 or mmiller@onfe-rope.ca.

Thank you to our 2025 Spark Soirée Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

TAAG

Dinner Sponsors

OCDSB logo
Ottawa Catholic School Board logo
Conseil des ecoles catholiques du centre-est logo
CEPEO
District Realty logo
Urbandale Corporation
Paramount Properties logo
Mann Lawyers
Emond Harnden logo

Table Sponsors

Convergence networks logo
ONFE, ROPE, Ottawa Network for Education, charity, not for profit, fundraising, Algonquin College
Cushman & Wakefield
logo Jack Larabie Distribution Inc.
The Properties group
Sens Community Foundation
Minto logo
Infinity Convention Centre

Breakfast Program Partners

Welch logo
C3 logo