London Community Foundation
130 King Street N6A 1C5 London, ON, Canada

Although the guilty verdict for George Floyd's killer has provided some closure, racism remains an urgent issue in communities everywhere the journey is far from over. ICYMI: Dr. Janet Collins, President of the Congress of Black Women of Canada London Chapter writes about racism and the assumptions it's based on in a Be the Change blog post. https://loom.ly/S_9gaoM

Check out the latest episode of What London Can Be! Our host Diane Silva speaks with Chuck Lazenby, Executive Director of Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London (Official), about what needs to be done to address homelessness in London and how we can better support those experiencing homelessness in our community. What London Can Be is available wherever you get your podcasts! https://loom.ly/8wWWpgc #ldnont

The work we do at LCF is only possible because of our amazing team of volunteers. Thank you all for your time, knowledge and passion. We can't wait to see you again in person! #NVW2021 #VolunteerWeek #ldnont #VolunteersBringChange

Show some love to local restaurants! From April 19-25, celebrate #ATasteforLife by ordering pick-up or take-out from a participating restaurant. Because these a...re hard times for small businesses, we’re not asking restaurants to donate anything! Instead, we’re inviting you to support them. Make a plan to dine at home, and please consider making an online donation to RHAC in support of our clients. For more information about #ATasteforLife, visit: www.hivaidsconnection.ca/ATasteForLife To donate online, visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/rhac/

In our Vital Signs report, Be the Change, Family Service Thames Valley estimated that there was a 30% increase in cases of domestic violence in our community since the beginning of the pandemic. This is a systemic issue not just a symptom of #COVID19. https://loom.ly/vmJ0sjI

In Case You Missed It: In a Be the Change blog post, Atlohsa Family Healing Services' Ray Deleary writes about Canada's history of racism and what the path forward looks like. https://loom.ly/t1Sw1SU

LCF is ecstatic to see the Grace Gardens project in Guelph take another step forward! Last week, with help from a $2.25M Social Impact Fund loan, Guelph's Welcome In Drop-In Centre purchased the former Parkview Motel, planning to renovate and transform it into 32-units of supportive housing. https://loom.ly/cKQ9pp0

So proud of Dr. Ken Wright and his team for the launch of The Wright Clinic! Recipient of a 2018 Community Vitality Grant, The Wright Clinic will provide accessible and affordable dental care for those that need it in the community. Find out more at https://loom.ly/TdFFI28

Wishing London and Middlesex County a blessed month of Ramadan!

Amazing news, congratulations Mojdeh and Pillar Nonprofit Network! We're looking forward to working on building a strong and vibrant community together!

As we celebrate #WorldHealthDay, it's important to acknowledge the social determinants of health. In a #BetheChange blog post, Dr. Javeed Sukhera from Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University writes about inequity, the pandemic, and the collaborative path forward. https://loom.ly/2OQ4pR4

Check out the latest episode of What London Can Be! Our host Diane Silva speaks with Sh. Aarij Anwer, Interim Imam and Islamic Education Coordinator at the London Muslim Mosque, about Islam, Ramadan, London’s Muslim community, and how the Mosque has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts! https://loom.ly/g2W68FU

Wishing London and Middlesex County a safe and Happy Easter weekend!

Yesterday was #NationalPhilanthropyDay! As a community Foundation, we witness the generosity of our donors impacting the community every day. We are so incredibly grateful to be a part of such a caring community. Thank you to our donors, supporters and volunteers for all that you do to make London and Middlesex County strong and vibrant!

Women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals are leading important work. LCF invites applications to the Fund for Gender Equality, supported by Community Foundations of Canada and Women and Gender Equality Canada. More: https://www.lcf.on.ca/equalityfund

Today is #WearPurpleDay, a day to #ShinetheLight on violence against women and girls. We stand in solidarity with London Abused Women's Centre and victims of gender-based violence.

It will take more than inclusion to recover equitably from the pandemic. Hear from Dr. Javeed Sukhera in our latest Vital Signs report, Be the Change, on how we must come together, make an effort to understand each other, and move towards solutions as a unified community. https://loom.ly/2OQ4pR4

LCF established the Vital People Award to recognize some of the amazing people working for non-profit organizations in #ldnont by helping fund professional develop opportunities. We're proud to present this year's Vital People Award recipients! https://loom.ly/RtJ1ij8