Tasting & Toasting

Tasting & Toasting 2026: The Impact

Thank you to everyone who made Tasting & Toasting 2026 such a meaningful success.

Because of your support, we raised $19,650 to help continue CoSA Ottawa’s work building safer communities through connection, accountability, and support.

These funds directly support individuals reintegrating after incarceration, providing critical resources, reducing isolation, and helping prevent future harm.

A Special Thank You

We extend our sincere thanks to:

  • Our generous sponsors and partners
  • The local vendors who shared their craft and made the evening special
  • Our dedicated volunteers and board members
  • Every guest who showed up in support of our mission

Looking Ahead

The momentum from this event carries forward into everything we do. While the evening may be over, the work continues—and so does the impact.

If you were inspired by what you experienced, there are many ways to stay involved:

  • Make a donation
  • Become a volunteer
  • Become a member 
  • Follow and share our work
  • Attend future events

Together, we are building safer communities.

Thank you for being part of Tasting & Toasting 2026.

We also extend our thanks to the incredible vendors and partners who helped bring the evening to life: 

Catering by: Chef Ric’s 

Wine Tastings by: Potter Settlement Artisan Wine 

Hosted at: St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church 

Toasts submitted for Tasting & Toasting 

Below you will find some of the toasts submitted by Tasting & Toasting guests recognizing the work of CoSA volunteers. 

Nominee: Lyse Morin

Thank you to Lyse for her years of service on the CoSA Ottawa Board!

– Anonymous Nomination 

Nominee: Anne-Marie McElroy 

Every community needs the connectors and the do-ers that make the fabric of the community stronger, and Anne-Marie is both of these. She sits on the CoSA board and is involved in other organizations in the city, not because it’s high-profile, but because people like her are needed.

– Nominated by Gillian L. 

Nominee: Thierry Lubin

A dedicated volunteer who finds time despite a very busy schedule.

– Nominated by Barry E. 

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I attended the CoSA Gala in 2022 and felt it was one of the most successful Gala I had ever attended. In addition to the Gala being particularly well organized, I was truly impressed with the quality and diversity of the many items for both the silent and live auctions. Gilles

Having worked in Corrections, I know firsthand the powerful role Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) plays in both helping offenders to change and in making our communities safer for all. The CoSA Gala is an important part of ensuring this underfunded organization can continue to do its work. An evening of inspiration, a great meal, and exciting opportunities through their live and silent auction awaits each ticket holder. But better still, instead of just saying someone should do something about the issues CoSA tackles, you are actively making that "something" possible. They can count on me again this year, and I hope to see you there too! Bill

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