News & Events

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Feb 10, 2012

Powell Keynote at March CAGP Event

Martha Powell is pleased to be the keynote speaker at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) next Lunch and Learn Event on Friday March 9th...
Feb 01, 2012

Now Open: London Endowment for Heritage Grant Program

On behalf of The City of London, London Community Foundation is now accepting applications to the London Endowment for Heritage Grant Program. Up to...
Jan 16, 2012

Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School receive inaugural Vital Schools grants

The vitality and well-being of our city relies on individuals who take initiative, make a contribution and demonstrate leadership. Age is not a...
Jan 10, 2012

London Policy Response: Social Assistance Review

Do you want to practically exercise your democratic voice and influence as a participatory citizen to address the issue of economic inequality?...
Jan 10, 2012

Committee to study tax measures to encourage giving

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance begins a study of charitable giving later this month based on the motion of MP Peter Braid. The...
Jan 05, 2012

Love is Louder

With the help of a $1,000 Vital Schools grant, Jeff Andrews and Frietzen Kenter are bringing the international “Love is Louder” campaign to...
Jan 01, 2012

A Chain Reaction of Kindness

Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of...
Dec 22, 2011

Thinking of You: Honour and Memorial Gifts

Often people make a donation to London Community Foundation as a meaningful way to honour or remember someone special. Over 2011* the Foundation...
Dec 07, 2011

London Community Foundation Refines Mission and Expands Vision

A new mission and vision statement reflect changes in how the Foundation perceives its role in the new age of philanthropy. The Board of the...
Nov 25, 2011

Advocate for children and families polishes her communications skills

With her Vital People grant, Nadine will further her potential by seeking formal education in communications and public relations, building...
Dec 22, 2011

Thinking of You: Honour and Memorial Gifts

Often people make a donation to London Community Foundation as a meaningful way to honour or remember someone special. Over 2011* the Foundation...
Jun 06, 2011

Dave Richards Memorial Award Fund

Dave Richards believed in second chances. As a teacher and coach, Dave’s involvement and genuine caring helped many students turn their lives around...
Jun 24, 2010

Diane Y. Stewart Endowed Scholarship Fund

Providing financial assistance to employees of London Health Sciences Centre.” London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-...
Jun 08, 2010

Allan and Jean Coote

The Dundas Street United Church in London has a rich musical tradition and a congregation committed to continuing that tradition. In 2002, Allan and...
Feb 23, 2010

Sylvia Novak & The London Branch ORMTA Fund

Sylvia Novak, a much loved music educator who taught and inspired hundreds of students over her 60-year career, left an unexpected legacy to London...
Oct 01, 2009

Megan Holliday Memorial Fund

The tragic death of Megan Holliday led to an outpouring of generosity, reminiscent of her unfailing spirit and love of life. Megan, 20, was on a...
Sep 30, 2009

John and Lowell Barron Amabile Choirs Fund

The first Amabile family of choirs began in 1985 with the founding of the Amabile Youth Singers and has since grown to seven choirs under the...
Sep 30, 2009

June and Ronald Dawson

June and Ron Dawson are strong supporters of London Community Foundation. In 2000, they started the June and Ronald Dawson Family Fund, a community...
Sep 30, 2009

Connie Cunningham Memorial Bursary Fund

How can we create a lasting tribute to a friend who has passed away? What would be a fitting tribute to life spent giving so much to the community?...
Sep 30, 2009

The Daily Bread Endowment Fund

Each month, The Daily Bread program at St. Paul's Cathedral provides food, support, power/gas, clothing and community to approximately 800 families.
Jan 05, 2012

Love is Louder

With the help of a $1,000 Vital Schools grant, Jeff Andrews and Frietzen Kenter are bringing the international “Love is Louder” campaign to...
Jan 01, 2012

A Chain Reaction of Kindness

Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of...
Nov 25, 2011

Advocate for children and families polishes her communications skills

With her Vital People grant, Nadine will further her potential by seeking formal education in communications and public relations, building...
Nov 24, 2011

Good Night, Sleep Tight...

How a donor advised grant responded in time of crisis.  Over the course of a year, Unity Project welcomes some 600 plus homeless men and women...
Nov 24, 2011

Improving the eco-health of her community

With her Vital People grant from the Community Foundation Amber will further her potential by improving her abilities in several areas relevant to...
Nov 24, 2011

Supporting sustainable opportunities for marginalized women

The Micro-enterprise of My Sisters’ Place is a collective of women who gather to create original jewelry, knitting and sewing projects. Each woman...
Nov 10, 2011

One Million Trees

Within a few years of being planted, one tree saves 17 kbut of energy, emits 1 kg of clean air, soaks up 30 kg of carbon dioxide and filters 757 L of...
Nov 10, 2011

Our Street London: A Nice Place To Be

There were three Car Free Day events downtown and five in different neigbourhoods around the city this summer. Ryan Craven from Our Street London...
Nov 10, 2011

Taking the Right Step

In London, energy use is the largest contributor to air emissions related to energy generation. Buying from other countries involves transportation...
Nov 10, 2011

Clean Air Is Child’s Play

Research indicates that air pollution poses a greater risk to children than adults because they typically spend more time outdoors and breathe more...
Feb 01, 2012

Now Open: London Endowment for Heritage Grant Program

On behalf of The City of London, London Community Foundation is now accepting applications to the London Endowment for Heritage Grant Program. Up to...
Jan 16, 2012

Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and Lord Dorchester Secondary School receive inaugural Vital Schools grants

The vitality and well-being of our city relies on individuals who take initiative, make a contribution and demonstrate leadership. Age is not a...
Nov 24, 2011

Game Changers Awarded Community Vitality Grants

(London ON) London Community Foundation is pleased today to announce 2011 Community Vitality Grant Recipients. Over $200,000 was awarded to two...
Nov 22, 2011

Community stakeholders work in partnership at London housing event

The City of London, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the London Community Foundation hosted more than 100 community stakeholders at...
Oct 12, 2011

London Community Foundation Hosts 2011 Clean Air Challenge

(London ON) – London Community Foundation is excited to announce the final stage of the 2011 Clean Air Challenge. This is the second year the...
Sep 30, 2011

Community Foundations of Canada Release 2011 Vital Signs ® Report

London ON – On October 4th, Community Foundations of Canada will unveil their national Vital Signs ® Report, along with 22 community foundations, who...
Sep 14, 2011

London Community Foundation Releases New Award Supporting Community Leaders

(London ON) - Non-profit organizations play an important role in ensuring the vitality of our community. London Community Foundation’s Vital People...
May 31, 2011

Community Foundation Launches New Grant Program to Support Change in London and Middlesex

(London ON) - Do you have an idea that will change the way something is done, thought about, or made in London or Middlesex County? London Community...
Mar 15, 2011

London Community Foundation Launches Clean Air Challenge

(London ON)- Do you have an idea to improve London’s air quality and contribute to a healthy community? London Community Foundation is excited to...
Mar 11, 2011

London Community Foundation Releases 2011 Award Nomination and Grant Applications to Benefit Youth

(London ON) London Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2011 Acorn Fund Grant and the 2011 J. Allyn Taylor Award, both intended to...
Oct 13, 2011

London Community Foundation Responds to Rising Obesity Rates Across Canada

When London Community Foundation released the 2010 Vital Signs ® report, one of the main issue areas focused on was the environment. Clean air and a...
Jun 17, 2010

Youth Engaging In Society (YES) Initiative Final Report

In 2005, the Lawson Foundation awarded London Community Foundation with a grant in honour Miggsie Lawson's memory with the intention that it be used...
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Feb 06, 2012

Why we like the stretch tax credit for charitable giving

London Community Foundation as part of Community Foundations of Canada, a national network of 180 community foundations, supports the Stretch Tax...
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Jan 09, 2012

Greg Playford Makes Mayor's Honours List

Greg is a member of the Community Foundation board. I am so pleased to read that Greg has been named to the Mayor’s 2012 Honours List in recognition...
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Dec 21, 2011

Changing Chairs

We welcome and introduce our new Board Chair, Donna Bourne. Donna will be serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of London Community...
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Nov 21, 2011

Home Sweet Home

Marguerite Duras wrote that while a house is often referred to as a home, the concept of "home" is broader than a physical dwelling. To be home is a...