Projects supported by the Emergency Community Support Fund:

Round Two

• $11,400 to Atlohsa Family Healing Services to provide vulnerable families access to Indigenous Traditional Food systems – educating them on healthy cooking and strengthening the community physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
• $34,100 to Can-Voice Consumer/Survivor Community Support Services for cleaning and programing support for their group home and activity centre.
• $18,400 to Carrefour des Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario for the "Soutenons nos aîné.e.s francophones et allophones!" program to ensure the physical and mental well-being of Francophone seniors and those from Francophone countries that speak only their dialects by connecting with and supporting them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• $20,000 to Child and Youth Development Clinic at Western University for delivering evidence-based children’s mental health tools through video to help cope with the anxieties of COVID-19.
• $20,000 to Fanshawe College Foundation’s Indigenous Institute Remote Learning Assistance Program to provide the devices and internet access needed by Indigenous Students to engage in online learning for the 2020-2021 academic year.
• $11,181 to Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre’s Turning Sewing Skills into Home-based Business program to support the skill development of women living in the Glen Cairn neighbourhood starting home-based businesses.
• $6,600 to Good Neighbours Canada to open its online handmade goods marketplace to products from newcomers in London, supporting income generation during the pandemic, online business skills, and participation in the local economy.
• $19,644 to Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario’s Restore COVID-19 health and safety response for staff, volunteers and community members.
• $9,840 to Indwell to allow them to provide continued support to tenants living in poverty with mental health challenges through innovative, community building activities that follow COVID-19 regulations.
• $8,000 to King’s University College Foundation’s BIPOC Support Program to provide targeted support to the Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Colour populations on campus allowing them to easily engage with King’s services as well as feel supported and listened to.
• $9,801 to LIFE*SPIN for their Core Service Outreach Poverty Relief Program, which will coordinate community outreach that identifies and engages low-income residents in accessing appropriate supports and resources to improve their health and well-being.
• $25,200 to London Abused Women’s Centre for their Emergency Temporary Housing Project to provide safe, confidential temporary housing to abused and exploited women and girls who are at risk of life threatening violence.
• $12,000 to London Community Chaplaincy to provide diverse, meaningful and accessible afterschool programs focused on developing social skills, maintaining mental well-being and self-esteem, improving literacy, and providing leadership opportunities for vulnerable, low-income children and youth.
• $41,803 to London Cross Cultural Learner Centre to provide emergency funding and support to newly arrived refugee families impacted by the pandemic, ensuring they can secure new, or retain existing, permanent housing.
• $28,000 to London Youth for Christ to shift their programming model from service engagement to community empowerment helping youth achieve equity, empowerment, resiliency and true belonging in our community.
• $14,675 to Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration for the Hyati (My Life): Social Support Strategies for Newcomer Women & Girls program, promoting well-being and social-connectedness through the development and delivery of social support/psycho-educational (virtual) groups for Arabic-speaking newcomer women and girls. The program additional promotes awareness of domestic and gender-basedd violence through the development of tools, resources, and community conversations using a peer-leader model.
• $17,598 to Regional HIV/AIDS Connection for the Harm Reduction Peer Empowerment COVID-19 Recovery Project, which will aim to address a significant shortage of harm reduction kits needed in our community through the engagement of peer substance users.
• $20,000 to Urban Haven Project for the International Journey for Men program to support individuals experiencing homelessness transition to a life of purpose.
• $10,000 to Youth Opportunities Unlimited to allow them to continue to provide support to youth in a safe way throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Round One +

• $35,300 to Ark Aid Street Mission for an adaptation of their services to comply with new health and safety requirements to ensure a continuity of support for those experiencing homelessness, poverty and mental health challenges.
• $50,503 to Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Division for support of the virtual delivery of the Living Life To The Full program, equipping participants with social and mental health coping skills development, emotional support, and access to ongoing mental health.
• $14,000 to Canadian National Institute for the Blind for virtual programming to address social isolation during COVID-19.
• $75,000 to Carrefour des Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario to support Francophone and vulnerable black communities through support groups, information exchange and referral, and technological resources required to ensure their food security, physical and mental well-being.
• $54,000 to Childcan, the Childhood Cancer Research Association for accommodations during childhood cancer treatment.
• $2,500 to Diabetes Canada for Virtual Diabetes Camp (D-Camp) experience for children, youth and families living with type 1 diabetes.
• $5,400 to Easter Seals Ontario for Camp E-aster Seals - online camp experience to 63 local children and youth with physical disabilities.
• $15,124 to Epilepsy London & Area to deliver the UPLIFT program to support the mental health and well-being of youth living with epilepsy.
• $16,400 to Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario for the build of four single-family homes in partnership with the Nation of Munsee Delaware.
• $20,000 to Independent Living Centre London and Area for their Peer Support Program for people with disabilities.
• $7,000 to Literacy Link South Central for digital devices to ensure accessible and effective literacy programming for adult learners.
• $30,000 to London Community Dental Alliance for the enhancement of health and safety measures for the Wright Dental Clinic.
• $25,000 to London Family Court Clinic for the LFCC and LHSC Pediatric Shared Decision-Making Coaching Service to support separated families with COVID-related parenting decisions.
• $70,000 to London Muslim Mosque for their emergency financial assistance fund.
• $15,000 to Middlesex London Health Unit for the COVID-19 Family Care Packages Program for COVID-Positive Individuals and Families.
• $5,000 to Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer for gift cards for local childhood cancer families.
• $7,500 to Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to sustain client support for those afflicted with Parkinson's Disease.
• $66,000 to Quad County Support Services to provide support, assistance and resources to rural community members in Middlesex County.
• $53,168 to Regional HIV AIDS Connection for outreach and peer support to African, Caribbean and Black community members living with or affected by HIV/AIDS as well as provision of digital devices and services to People living with HIV/AIDS.
• $45,500 to SOAHAC for the provision of psychiatric services and trauma counselling, as well as traditional food bags.
• $50,000 to St. Stephen’s House of London for the support of two group homes providing a safe transition for those recovering from addiction and preparing to live independently.
• $25,000 to St. Joseph’s Hospice London for community and supportive care services.
• $6,000 to Tetra Society of North America to purchase grocery gift cards for individuals with disabilities.
• $40,000 to Thames Valley Education Foundation for The Caring Fund, which provides up to $500 to students who don't have access to necessities like food, clothing, transportation and shelter.
• $4,000 to The Crochet Club of London for yarn for Club members to replenish crocheted blankets in London and area long-term care homes and group homes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• $10,000 to The London Cross Cultural Learner Centre for remote and online language assessment capacity support.
• $29,700 to United Jewish Appeal for basic needs support for community members with low income especially seniors and caregivers.
• $20,000 to Wellspring London for Living Well: Virtual Cancer Support Programs & Resources
• $52,500 to Make-Way - Yotuni Charitable Initiative for T.E.N Truth Empowering Nations Digital Camp which will provide extra support and guidance to the vulnerable Indigenous youth from ages 6-29, living in London and surrounding First Nations.
• $48,405 to Youth Centre for Change to meet COVID-19 safety and social distancing regulations by expanding school rooms, creating new physical exercise space and discovering a way for youth to remain connected with their families.