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 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 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.
Read MoreLondon Cares Homeless Response Services received a $350,000 Community Vitality grant over three years to help fund staff costs for the permanent supportive housing program for housing deprived people. “This grant will allow us to provide overnight staffing for supportive housing to allow people who are living on the streets, with the most complex needs, have access to appropriate housing with 24/7 support.”
Read MoreThe COAST model is a unique and innovative partnership that sees police paired with a healthcare provider. This means that during rapid responses to people struggling with mental health and/or addiction, a skilled and compassionate support is at hand to minimize the risk of that person falling through the cracks in the system due to their complex needs.
Read MoreThe Building New Futures Together program will see Pathways Employment Help Centre partner with Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to offer 10-week Construction Technologies Training on-site, overcoming barriers that currently prevent members of the First Nation from taking part in training of this level, and resulting in the building of new affordable housing.
Read MoreIn 2019, LCF granted the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC) a multi-year grant contributing to a project that supported the mental wellness of Yazidi refugees while helping establish peer support. Even with pandemic restrictions that stopped in-person activities for a significant period, the progress made by the participants has been unbelievable.
Read MoreOver the past three years, funding from an LCF Community Vitality Grant has helped the London Environmental Network (LEN) develop their Green Economy London (GEL) program, which supports businesses and organizations in London to set and meet environmental targets.
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 MoreIn response to the tragic and violent act of Islamophobia that occurred on June 6, and in the spirit of fostering a safe and welcoming community, London Community Foundation established the Strong Together Fund, which was quickly supported by generous donors, corporations and several national Community Foundations.
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