The Story Behind the Campaign
Since 2005, Groupe Action has offered the Snowsuit Campaign to families across Prescott-Russell to help children in need face Ontario winters with warm, appropriate and good-quality snowsuits.
Each year, the campaign relies on community support and fundraising activities that help fund the purchase and distribution of snowsuits for eligible children.
Over the years, thousands of children across Prescott-Russell have benefited from this initiative thanks to the commitment of our staff, volunteers, partners, residents, businesses, associations and community organizations.
The Snowsuit Campaign does not receive dedicated recurring funding. As a result, the campaign’s capacity may vary from year to year depending on funds raised, available resources, inventory and the cost of snowsuits.
To ensure a fair and consistent distribution, children supported through our campaign receive new snowsuits.
Our goal is to preserve this initiative for the long term, adapt it to the changing realities of our community, and support as many children and families in need as possible.
Get a Snowsuit
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To determine eligibility, Groupe Action relies on the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) according to the Federal Income Table 2025. To view this year’s LICO, please click here click here:
You must provide the following three proofs of eligibility:
1) Proof of birth
How do I prove my child’s date of birth?
Birth certificate
Statement of live birth
Permanent resident card
Citizenship card
2) Proof of residence in Prescott-Russell
How do I prove that I live in Prescott-Russell?
Ontario’s Driver’s License
Lease Agreement
Utility bills (Hydro, Enbridge, Bell, Rogers, etc.)
3) Documentation indicating your income status
What documents can indicate my income status?
If you are on Ontario Works or ODSP
Bring your current or past month’s Ontario Work Statement of Assistance/drug card
If you have a low income
Bring either your Child Tax Benefit or GST notice (base year 2025). There are mailed to you in July if you have file your income tax prior to April 30, 2026.
If you have recently arrived in Canada
Provide your date of arrival with RAP form/start-up allowance OR drug card (if applicable)
Work visa
Visitor via
Asylum seeker document
For families living in Alfred and Plantagenet Townships, contact Jacynthe Myre at 613-551-4608.
If you are an Ottawa resident, please visit https://snowsuitfund.com/ for more information.
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How does it work?
Simplify Your Life! Eligible families can easily register online. No more booking appointments! You can fill out a form directly on our website, upload your eligibility documents, and indicate the necessary sizes for your children, all from the comfort of your home.
Please note that without the documents supporting your request, we will not be able to order a snowsuit for your child(ren).
When and where to pick up your snowsuit?
Distribution will take place on October 24, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at our Family Centres in Embrun, Hawkesbury, and Rockland. When you register online, you’ll simply choose the pickup location that suits you best. You must bring your child(ren) with you on the distribution day. We do not provide snowsuits without confirming that the purchased size fits the child.
Don’t worry, reminders will be sent to make sure you don’t miss anything!
We look forward to helping you this winter!
