What is tulipathon?
Tulipathon 2026 is Presented by Natasha Hall & Associates - The Co-operators
Each May, rain or shine, the Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) hosts Tulipathon, a 3KM walkathon fundraiser at Commissioners Park. This annual event invites MHI’s 80+ faith group members, their congregations, and the wider community for a scenic walk through the tulips. With 100% of all proceeds going toward MHI’s subsidies program, our goal this year is to raise $125,000. With nine housing communities and the tenth under construction, MHI has an increased number of families and individuals that qualify for rent subsidies. Let's work together to make 2026 the most successful Tulipathon yet on Sunday May 24th, 2026!
Each May, rain or shine, the Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) hosts Tulipathon, a 3KM walkathon fundraiser at Commissioners Park. This annual event invites MHI’s 80+ faith group members, their congregations, and the wider community for a scenic walk through the tulips. With 100% of all proceeds going toward MHI’s subsidies program, our goal this year is to raise $125,000. With nine housing communities and the tenth under construction, MHI has an increased number of families and individuals that qualify for rent subsidies. Let's work together to make 2026 the most successful Tulipathon yet on Sunday May 24th, 2026!
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Tulipathon walking route
How to donate
- Online: The best method! Give or sign up via the Tulipathon fundraising website today. Electronic tax receipts are sent via Classy.
- Cash & cheque: Download the pledge form to start collecting donations by cash and cheque. You can also direct donors to mail their cheques directly to MHI with a note indicating if they want their donation to support a particular individual and/or team. Send all cheques to 206-404 McArthur Ave., Ottawa ON, K1K 1G8. Please note that we can only provide tax receipts for donations over $15.00 when you donate in-person by cash or cheque.
- Phone: Donors can call (613) 686-1825 to make a contribution over the phone using a credit card. Please leave a message if nobody picks up and MHI staff will return the call as soon as possible. Donors can specify if they want their donation to go to a particular individual and/or team.
Sponsorship
Once again, MHI is actively seeking corporate sponsorship. We have a sponsorship package that features dynamic sponsorship levels and assets. The fundraising period for Tulipathon runs from April 1st to June 31st, 2025.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor - Natasha Hall & Associates - Cooperators *sold out*
Good Neighbour Sponsor - The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall *sold out*
Welcome Table Sponsor - available
Reception Sponsor - available
Community Champions - DanCan Electric, Giant Wholesale, Sunshine Snow Service Inc.
*additional champion spots available*
Interested in becoming a Tulipathon Sponsor? Contact MHI’s Fundraising Department at [email protected] or 613-686-1825 x 312.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor - Natasha Hall & Associates - Cooperators *sold out*
Good Neighbour Sponsor - The Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall *sold out*
Welcome Table Sponsor - available
Reception Sponsor - available
Community Champions - DanCan Electric, Giant Wholesale, Sunshine Snow Service Inc.
*additional champion spots available*
Interested in becoming a Tulipathon Sponsor? Contact MHI’s Fundraising Department at [email protected] or 613-686-1825 x 312.
TEAM DIRECTORY
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DOWNLOAD CONGREGATION PACKAGE
Many of you have asked for a Congregation Package to share with your faith group to help share the word about Tulipathon and this important fundraiser. You can play the video for your congregation from YouTube or download it to play if you are without an internet connection.
Tulipathon Congregation Package
YouTube video
Poster (8.5 x 11)
Poster (small 7 x 5)
Pledge form
Online Fundraising page
Online Team Pages
Article for member newsletters
YouTube video
Poster (8.5 x 11)
Poster (small 7 x 5)
Pledge form
Online Fundraising page
Online Team Pages
Article for member newsletters
Decades of walking for affordable housing
The “Tulipathon” Charity Walk was initiated by the late Dr. Farook Tareen, with support from the Ottawa Muslim Association. The first walkathon fundraiser was held on May 27 2000, and became an annual event where the proceeds were donated to different Ottawa charities. MHI became the recipient of the walkathon and started a long standing relationship with the Tareen Family. Dr. Tareen even served on MHI's Board of Directors!
After becoming a supporter and part of the MHI family, Dr. Farook Tareen gifted the walkathon to MHI. Now every year, MHI hosts the Tulipathon walkathon fundraiser at Dow's Lake inviting MHI’s 70+ faith group members to walk among the tulips and raise money for the tenants who live at MHI communities. MHI provides more than $400, 000 in subsidies to our tenants every year with 100% of net proceeds of Tulipathon going to the subsidies program.
After becoming a supporter and part of the MHI family, Dr. Farook Tareen gifted the walkathon to MHI. Now every year, MHI hosts the Tulipathon walkathon fundraiser at Dow's Lake inviting MHI’s 70+ faith group members to walk among the tulips and raise money for the tenants who live at MHI communities. MHI provides more than $400, 000 in subsidies to our tenants every year with 100% of net proceeds of Tulipathon going to the subsidies program.
- "The subsidy we receive means that my family and I can have a nice place to live, in a nice little community and a safe place we can call home" - MHI Tenant
Tulipathon archives
Click on the images below to visit our Tulipathon archives
