Grassroots organizations like the London Community Chaplaincy that “work behind the scenes and outside of the media”, as Pam Cullen, Executive Director and Chaplain at the Chaplaincy, put’s it, face different problems to larger organizations that may receive government funding.
Read MoreIn recent years social issues exacerbated by the pandemic have dominated LCF’s granting, but the great work going on at Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a reminder that philanthropy works in hours and minutes as much as it does in dollars and cents.
Read More2022 Was the first year for the J. Douglas Earthy Community Service Award, and one of the winners, Matt Horst, told us about his experience volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area.
Read MoreLondon is facing one of the most dire crises in our community’s history. Seeded by the most historic gift to homelessness in London’s history – a $25 million dollar donation from a generous anonymous donor family.
Read MoreLocal charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies are invited to apply immediately for approximately $3 million in federal grants to help them adapt, modernize and better support pandemic recovery among people they serve.
Read MoreGrowing Chefs! Ontario provides cooking programs and food system learning to children and young people across London, using food to apply classroom knowledge and teach subjects such as science, math, history, and geography in a way that’s applicable to everyday life.
Read MoreLondon Community Foundation takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits.
Read MoreWe want to make the holiday giving process as easy as possible for you, and ensure that granting is seamless for those of you who want to make donations or grants during the remainder of 2022.
Read MoreLCF volunteer Dr. Jerry White has made the 10-person shortlist for the final of the Charity Village Most Outstanding Impact - Volunteer award.
Read MoreLondon Community Foundation has launched its 2022 Vital Signs Report, Be the Change. A pulse check on the state of our community, this year’s report includes a renewed focus on the environment, challenging LCF and citizens of London and Middlesex to embrace sustainability and take action to make ours a greener community.
Read MoreA groundbreaking event this morning (Friday, October 14th, 2022) celebrated the Vision SoHo Alliance taking possession of the Old Victoria Hospital Lands and the start of construction for the single largest affordable housing development in London’s history.
Read MoreDespite being just 17, Neha Rawal has done incredible things to make her community a better place. Neha, who was given the J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award this year, tells us why being a positive influence on her community important to her.
Read MoreFive organizations that are addressing London’s most pressing issues received over $1 million in grants from London Community Foundation’s Community Vitality Grant program. Funded by LCF’s Community Fund, this program supports high-impact, innovative, and collaborative initiatives that tackle issues identified in the Foundation’s Vital Signs report.
Read MoreMinomode-zewin nunge-gehwin is a food bank designed to work as a drop-in with a “take what you need” approach. Leveraging the strong relationships Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) has with local farmers, hunters and gatherers means that there will be a focus on traditional Indigenous food and health.
Read MoreFood for All will increase the GCCRC’s ability to sustainably provide healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate food to communities in London. The project will also have an employability aspect to it, with community members being involved in transforming perishable food into meals for people experiencing food insecurity for little to no cost.
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