News & Events

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May 15, 2013

London Philanthropists Honoured with Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Created in 1995, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made a significant,...
May 14, 2013

Governor General David Johnston Inspires Community Members to Create a Smarter, More Caring London

May 9th 2013 will forever be remembered as a special day for the London Community Foundation. On this day the Foundation graciously hosted a visit...
May 08, 2013

London Community Foundation Welcomes the Governor General to Inspire Smart & Caring Philanthropy

(London, ON)- London Community Foundation to host a visit from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, as he...
May 01, 2013

Bright Futures Bursary Program Gets Funding Boost

For youth in care of the Children’s Aid Society, the ability to pursue a post-secondary education from a financial perspective seems almost...
Apr 29, 2013

Doing Well by Doing Good Conference

It is estimated that Canadian baby-boomers can expect to inherit between $1 & $5 trillion in the next 30-40 years! Financial advisors play an...
Apr 12, 2013

Closing the Gap Between Rich & Poor

Like elsewhere in Ontario, London continues to experience increasing income inequality. London has a higher proportion of residents below the low-...
Apr 02, 2013

Investing in Social Change: Tima's Story

Imagine the possibilities when you invest with a passion. Real change, impactful giving, and a new family tradition; these are all things that...
Apr 02, 2013

London Community Foundation Launches Social Loan Fund

(London, On)- Affordable housing is one of the most critical needs we face in London. That’s why affordable housing is the first priority of the Loan...
Mar 19, 2013

London Community Foundation Announces Recipient of Vital Youth Award

Quiet, kind, enthusiastic, driven and insightful- these are all words that describe Aden Tsegay, this year’s recipient of the Vital Youth Award.
Mar 14, 2013

What Goes Around Comes Around

Little did Chris and Margaret Halls know that one day they would have the opportunity to change the life of someone from their past. 15 years ago...
Apr 02, 2013

Investing in Social Change: Tima's Story

Imagine the possibilities when you invest with a passion. Real change, impactful giving, and a new family tradition; these are all things that...
Mar 14, 2013

What Goes Around Comes Around

Little did Chris and Margaret Halls know that one day they would have the opportunity to change the life of someone from their past. 15 years ago...
Feb 14, 2013

The Legacy of Isabel Hodgkinson

Caring, dedicated, hardworking and philanthropically minded, the late Isabel Hodgkinson lived her life with a great concern for issues affecting the...
Jan 09, 2013

The Jack Nichol Family Fund

The benefit of creating an endowment fund is that it ensures funds will flow annually, forever. This was the intention of Linda Nichol as she...
Jun 14, 2012

Maple Leaf Foods donates $24,950 to LIFE*SPIN

These funds will be used to support the organization’s expansion, food security opportunities, outreach and education, and environmental stewardship...
Jun 14, 2012

Cold Springs Farm Fund in honour of Harvey and Erma Beaty

In 1994, the largest single gift in the history of the Foundation was made by Cold Springs Farm’s founder and President, the late W. Harvey Beaty.
May 29, 2012

Making a Difference Foundation

Helping turn ideas into action. Carlos and Mara*, two mid-career professionals with young children – were seeking a way to simplify their giving...
May 07, 2012

The Rainbow Youth Bursary Fund

Even with growing societal change and acceptance, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited youth are still at risk due to the stresses of...
Apr 12, 2012

Sometimes Spring Comes Suddenly

Original Art by Murray Hunter. Original stands 2 by 3 feet It is said that the colour orange relates to 'gut reaction' or our gut instincts, as...
Feb 27, 2012

Hungry Hearts

Community vitality is the unique spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone. In 1968, teachers David...
May 01, 2013

Bright Futures Bursary Program Gets Funding Boost

For youth in care of the Children’s Aid Society, the ability to pursue a post-secondary education from a financial perspective seems almost...
Feb 27, 2013

In Motion Strives to Make London Canada's Healthiest Community

In 2012, in the Middlesex London Health Unit region, the obesity rate for people 18 years and over was 20.1% compared to 18.0% in both Ontario and...
Feb 19, 2013

Community Vitality Grant Makes Family Fitness Accessible

Childhood obesity is a growing issue in our society. Although many different socioeconomic factors can be tied to obesity, poverty is particularly...
Feb 12, 2013

Crazy about Mental Health

The volume of mental health calls/investigations that London Police respond to increased by 12% from 1,411 calls in 2005 to 1,574 in 2009.
Feb 05, 2013

Youth in Philanthropy Committee Chooses 2012 Grant Recipients

Some of the best experts on youth are young people themselves. Wise beyond their years, the London Community Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy...
Jan 09, 2013

Revitalizing London's Old East Village

Old East Village has a rich history of making significant contributions to the London community.
Jan 08, 2013

An integrated response to child and youth mental health needs

The Volunteer Organization of CPRI was one of five organizations in 2012 to receive a grant from the London Community Foundation through the...
Dec 14, 2012

Good Grief Resource Centre Receives Grant

Everyone, including young children, goes through grief after a loss. This process is a natural part of human life and emotional development. ...
Nov 23, 2012

Crockett Takes Home 2012 Ivey Award for Environmental Excellence

Congratulations to David Crockett, recipient of the 2012 Ivey Award for Environmental Excellence. Shown at right in photo courtesy of Bookmark...
Jun 15, 2012

Fundraiser uses Vital People Grant to strengthen social media skill set

Fundraising is more than a career for Shelley, it is a calling. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario is the regional voice of 9,000 people and...
May 08, 2013

London Community Foundation Welcomes the Governor General to Inspire Smart & Caring Philanthropy

(London, ON)- London Community Foundation to host a visit from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, as he...
Apr 02, 2013

London Community Foundation Launches Social Loan Fund

(London, On)- Affordable housing is one of the most critical needs we face in London. That’s why affordable housing is the first priority of the Loan...
Feb 04, 2013

London Heritage Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

(London ON) - On behalf of The City of London, London Community Foundation is now accepting applications to the London Endowment for Heritage Grant...
Nov 01, 2012

Community Vitality Grant Recipients Announced

(London ON) - London Community Foundation is pleased today to announce 5 local charitable organizations receiving 2012 community vitality grants....
Oct 02, 2012

Vital Signs 2012 to launch October 2nd

Community foundations in 14 communities across Canada, including London Ontario, released Vital Signs reports on Tuesday, October 2. Read headlines...
Jul 05, 2012

Nominations now open for 2012 Ivey Award for Environmental Excellence

(London ON) London Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Ivey Award for Environmental...
Apr 05, 2012

Grants Now Available for Professional Development Purposes

Vital People Grant Program Opens London Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2012 Vital People Grant Program is now seeking...
Mar 20, 2012

2011 return of 1.1% will provide a steady income for community granting in 2012

Despite a difficult year in the global markets, 2011 was a time of growth for London Community Foundation.  2011 has proven to be challenging...
Feb 29, 2012

Now Open: London Endowment for Heritage Grant Program

On behalf of The City of London, London Community Foundation is now accepting applications to the London Endowment for Heritage Grant Program. Up to...
Jan 16, 2012

Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School receive inaugural Vital Schools grants

The vitality and well-being of our city relies on individuals who take initiative, make a contribution and demonstrate leadership. Age is not a...
Apr 12, 2013

Closing the Gap Between Rich & Poor

Like elsewhere in Ontario, London continues to experience increasing income inequality. London has a higher proportion of residents below the low-...
Jun 29, 2012

Smart & Caring Community

"...Join me in imagining our country as it could be... a smart and caring nation, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute, and develop their...
May 28, 2012

Community Report 2011

Hot off the press! Our 2011 Community Report looks back at our 32nd year helping grow smart and caring communities in London and Middlesex...
Mar 30, 2012

Let's Get Small: Federal Budget 2012

A response from Community Foundations of Canada. The big story of the 2012 Federal Budget is the 7% reduction in spending (more than $5B) out of a...
Oct 13, 2011

London Community Foundation Responds to Rising Obesity Rates Across Canada

When London Community Foundation released the 2010 Vital Signs ® report, one of the main issue areas focused on was the environment. Clean air and a...
Jun 17, 2010

Youth Engaging In Society (YES) Initiative Final Report

In 2005, the Lawson Foundation awarded London Community Foundation with a grant in honour Miggsie Lawson's memory with the intention that it be used...
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May 22, 2013

The New Age of Philanthropy

On Thursday May 9th, London Community Foundation was honoured with a visit from Governor General David Johnston. This visit marked a new chapter in...
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Apr 25, 2013

To Our Dedicated Volunteers...

April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week; a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers! At London Community Foundation we...
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Feb 26, 2013

Next Generation Donors: Who Are They?

With many of our most influential philanthropists aging, we start to wonder, who is our next generation of donors? How can we engage them? Contrary...
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Jan 07, 2013

Budget 2013: Proposed changes affect most vulnerable

The City's Budget 2013 deliberation process is underway and is currently seeking input on the decisions that will determine how it funds and supports...