Wayne is a giving guy. He’s always been that way and still wants to be that way when he’s gone. Recently, Wayne took the decision to take his giving one step further by making a bequest to LCF in his will, maximizing the legacy he’ll be leaving.
Read MoreSamantha Joel and James Marchment are not your typical big-time philanthropists. They’re young and early in their careers, and their fund is relatively small. And they’re just fine with that. “It’s never too early to give back if you can. This is a great way to handle our giving,” explains Sam.
Read MoreWith the release of the Federal Budget for 2022-2023 there were two changes proposed that affect the not-for-profit sector; the registered charity disbursement quota was raised from 3.5% to 5%, and changes to the Income Tax Act to allow charities to make qualified disbursements to organizations that are not qualified donees.
Read MoreBeckett was a technology whiz, a kid who built his first computer at age 11. He was captain of his school’s robotics team and volunteered with a junior robotics team and a computer camp for kids. He was an animal lover who once rescued a llama that had run away from a petting zoo.
Read MoreOn June 6, 2021 London witnessed firsthand what racist action looks like at its most extreme as four members of the Afzaal family were killed in a tragic and violent act of Islamophobia. In response, LCF established the Strong Together Fund, dedicated to healing and nurturing an inclusive hate-free community.
Read MoreWith the help of a grant from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI), the London Public Library partnered with local community resource centres to narrow the digital divide by providing Wi-Fi hotspots to residents in need.
Read MoreAs a volunteer at the city art gallery, Judith had an opportunity to interact with art and artists as the London Regionalism movement led by Greg Curnoe and Jack Chambers gathered steam. Eventually that experience led to a job at the London Regional Art Gallery (LRAG) as director of public programmes, and then as chief curator.
Read MoreLCF is deeply saddened by the passing of dedicated volunteer and community leader, Deb Peckham. Deb was a beautiful person and the London Community Foundation was blessed by her friendship and many contributions.
Read MoreBe it COVID-19 perpetuating issues like unemployment and the lack of affordable housing, hyper-visual acts of racial violence, or the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across the country - social tides are shifting, and people are becoming ever increasingly engaged.
Read MoreNearly 6,000 Londoners are on the waitlist for social housing. With low vacancy rates, and rising rental prices, a safe, adequate and affordable home is simply out of reach for too many in our community. The Vision SoHo Alliance plans to help address this issue by building the single largest affordable housing development in London’s history.
Read MoreFunding from the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge enabled students at Antler River Elementary of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to provide and manage greenhouses for the community, reducing the cost of healthy food while building community relations in the process.
Read MoreI remember I went to grade one a few days after Ukraine became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. Everyone was celebrating. I was excited because that meant I didn’t have to study Russian language at school, become a Pioneer or have a picture of Lenin on our classroom wall. Every town, city and village held a parade knowing that the future ahead won’t be easy, but we’ll be free, at last!
Read MoreWe have all been touched by the crisis happening in Ukraine. Our hearts break as we watch the atrocities from afar. LCF stands with the Ukrainian community and is here to support in whatever ways we can.
Read MoreWith funding from the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, I Love Thorndale was able to open up a dedicated youth space in July of last year, allowing young people in Thorndale a safe place to meet.
Read MoreAs Canadians continue to adapt to the realities of COVID-19, local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs, and build vibrant, resilient communities.
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