The Ripple Affect Initiative

Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here!

At Serious Otters, we believe in not just observing the ripple effect but actively creating it alongside our community. That’s why we’ve launched "The Ripple Affect", because we are committed to affecting positive, local change through deliberate action and shared voices.

Local community organization volunteers working together

We believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change, which is why we’ll be donating 2% of our direct client revenue to local organizations that resonate with our community.

The idea is simple: just like a single drop creates ripples across an ocean, even small, consistent contributions can lead to significant outcomes. By merging this concept with our Ripple Affect initiative, we’re amplifying the positive, local impact we can make together.

Initiative Timeline

Phase 1
April 13 – May 3
Nominations are open, please share your favorite local causes before the deadline.
Phase 2
May 4 – May 24
Community voting, review the top nominations and cast your final vote.
Phase 3
May 25
New cycle begins, we start the year of support for our newly selected charities.

Our 2025 Impact

Here are the organizations we supported last year through your nominations.

Kinvia Logo

Kinvia (formerly Canadian Feed the Children)

Supporting children, youth, and communities in overcoming systemic barriers to access nutritious, culturally appropriate food and fostering well-being.

Doctors Without Borders Logo

Doctors Without Borders

Providing medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

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charity: water

Bringing clean and safe water to people around the world through innovative and sustainable projects.

Make-a-wish Canada Logo

Make-a-wish Canada

Transforming lives by granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, improving outcomes and quality of life for them and their families.

Split Evenly Between All

This option divided the project’s 2% contribution equally among all four charities, ensuring a balanced ripple of support across our community.

This is your chance to help shape the future of The Ripple Affect. We’ll be reviewing the list annually, so your voice will continue to guide us in supporting the local causes that matter most to you.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference.

Best regards,

The Serious Otters Team

Nominate Today!

Help us identify the grassroots organizations making a real difference in our backyard. Your nomination is the first drop that starts the ripple, so please ensure your voice is heard before May 3.