January 29, 2025

To commemorate our 35th anniversary, Amsted wanted to give back to the communities that have supported us throughout the years and that we’ve been proud to be a part of. That’s why, at the start of 2024, we committed to completing 35 acts of service—one for each year of our history (just as we did for our 25th anniversary). We’re thrilled to say that not only did we meet our goal, but we exceeded it! In true Amsted fashion, our team wholeheartedly embraced this challenge, contributing over 1,700 hours to some incredible organizations and completing a total of 46 acts of service.

What makes us especially proud is how our staff took ownership of this initiative. While the company as a whole participated, many individuals also led their own acts of service, driven by their personal passions and hobbies. We’re honored to support and celebrate these efforts, showcasing the heart and dedication of our team.

Here’s a list of the 46 acts we took part in:

1. Supported the Boys & Girls Club with board games donations. 
2. Collected clothing donations for the Cooperative Care Centre.
3. Partnered with local small business, Maker House for our client gifts and who donate 2% of our purchases to our chosen charity (Camp Smitty) through their #CraftChange initiative.
4. Proud Ottawa 67’s Community Team Sponsor.
5. Sponsored the Brockville Ontario Speedway for the go-kart trophy.
6. Cleaned multiple parks with the Brockville Community Wide Clean-up Program. 
7. Donated to the Brockville General Hospital Foundations.
8. Trail cleaning and outdoor toilet build by RCOverland.
9. Participated in a Ottawa neighbourhood clean-up with Clean the Capital Program.
10. BCG Breakfast Morning Social sponsor.
11. Collected and donated unused building supplies for Restore-Habitat for Humanity.
12. Collected food donations through the Great Glebe Garage Sale.
13. Sponsored Project Manager, Guy, as he participated in the Ottawa Race weekend benefiting the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. 
14. Facilitated the TISS rugby team fundraising car wash.
15. Project Manager, Paul, participated in the Ride for Dad, raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada.
16. Collected food donations for the Ottawa Food Bank at Amsted’s Annual Partner Appreciation BBQ in Ottawa.
17. Second donation to the BCG Breakfast Morning Social
18. Participated and hole sponsor for the Brockville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.
19. Participated in the Jason Blaine Golf Charity Tournament.
20. Participated in the Drop the Shame Charity Golf Tournament supporting the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.
21. Facilitated the TISS running team fundraising car wash.
22. Collected food donations for the Brockville Food Bank at Amsted’s Annual Partner Appreciation BBQ in Brockville.
23. Sponsored Ottawa West Nepean Little League baseball tournament and water bottles.
24. Participated in a community harvest at the Ottawa Food Bank Farm.
25. Helped with set-up and clean-up at Brockville Ribfest.
26. Sponsored the Roaring Little Heart Charity Golf Tournament in support of the CHEO’s cardiology unit.
27. Participated in the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament supporting the Friends of Palliative Care.
28. Camp Smitty! Our 18th year returning to our largest volunteering weekend with over 120 people attending. Click here to see some of the highlights from that weekend.
29. Supported the housing industry by sponsoring the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group.
30. Sponsored the Fall Festival organized by the Mckellar Park Community Association.
31. Repaired and repainted the Nepean Museum.
32. Sponsored Selections Coordinator, Danica, and Project Coordinator, Becky, as they completed the RBC Race for the Kids Ottawa 5K run raising funds for CHEO.  
33. Sponsored Project Manager, Guy, as he participated in the Canadian Running Series raising funds and awareness for Autism Ontario. 
34. Special Olympics Festival Breakfast Fundraising sponsor.
35. Community sponsor for the U9 Carleton Place Cyclones hockey team.
36. Supported the housing industry by sponsoring the GOHBA Housing Design Awards.
37. Collected clothing donations for Big Brothers & Sisters Thrive Select Thrift.
38. Collected snowsuits and other warm clothing for the Kinsman Snowsuit Drive.
39. Handcrafted over 300 bookmarks to gift to a local school.
40. Sponsored Brockville’s River of Lights.
41. Ottawa Redblacks Community Team Sponsor.
42. Collected furniture donations from staff and clients for Matthew House Ottawa. 
43. Contributed a monetary donation to Maple View Landings.
44. Project Managers coordinated 12 monthly food pickups and drop-offs for FAMSAC Food Cupboard.
45. Many of our employees gave blood with the Canadian Blood Service, some for the very first time!
46. Sales Supervisor, Amy, coordinated gift and food donations to support a local family in need for Christmas.

Click here to view some photo highlights of all our community act efforts.

Click here to read more about our 35th anniversary.