Supports London’s response to the health and homelessness crisis, initiated by an initial $25 million donation commitment from a generous London family.
The Health and Homelessness Fund for Change is fuelled by an initial $25 million donation commitment from a London family who wish to remain anonymous. The family also generously backed a community matched-giving campaign. Through the generosity of Londoners and the anonymous donor family, the Fund for Change has now grown to $37.6 million.
The Fund for Change supports London’s response to the health and homelessness crisis, including elements of the ‘Whole of Community System Response’. The Fund for Change is administered by London Community Foundation in partnership with the donor family.
Matching Fund
When you give now, every dollar becomes two thanks to a matching fund powered by the generous anonymous donor family. You can donate online, or, to make a gift of shares and securities, please complete our share transfer form, and forward it to your broker.
Progress Update – as of September 2026
The generosity of Londoners is helping to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness. The Fund for Change has distributed and committed more than $27 million to create long-term solutions to homelessness, including specialized Hubs and highly supportive housing.
Evaluation Report: Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
Prepared by the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) at Western University, the evaluation report examines the progress and challenges of the Whole of Community System Response. Published September 2025.
Projects Supported by the Fund for Change – as of September 2026
Hub:
Atlohsa Family Healing Services and St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Fund for Change Support: $1.3 million for capital
Serves: Indigenous people
Status: Open; located beside Parkwood Institute
Hub:
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) and London Health Sciences Centre
Fund for Change Support: $3 million for capital
Serves: Youth (aged 16 to 24)
Status: Open across LHSC and Joan’s Place
Housing For Veterans:
London Veteran Village: by Homes For Heroes Foundation on the grounds of Parkwood Institute
Fund for Change Support: $4 million
Serves: Veterans
# of Units: 25, along with a resource centre, community gardens, and wraparound supports.
Status: Targeting fall 2026
Highly Supportive Housing:
Coves Landing (Elmwood Place) by Developing for Change (Tricar, Auburn Group, Drewlo Holdings, Sifton Properties) and Indwell
Fund for Change Support: $1 million for capital; $1.7 million for operating ($4 million was provided in capital funding initially; the development team saved $3 million during renovations, which was redirected to the former Bob Hayward YMCA housing project)
# Highly Supportive Housing Units: 50
Status: Open
Highly Supportive Housing:
Indwell – former Bob Hayward YMCA redevelopment
Fund for Change Support: $3 million (funds redirected from the Coves Landing project due to savings during renovation)
# Highly Supportive Housing Units: 100 across two developments
Status:Targeting construction start in 2027
Highly Supportive Housing:
Indwell – Hilda Stuart Lofts (formerly War Memorial Children’s Hospital) conversion at Village SoHo
Fund for Change Support: $1.46 million for capital
# Highly Supportive Housing Units: 42
Status: Targeting 2026
Highly Supportive Housing:
London Cares – House of Hope
Fund for Change Support:
- $845,560 for one year of operating (2025)
- Up to $1.3 million to extend operations to March 2027 and support the transition of residents to new housing
# Highly Supportive Housing Units: 49
Status: Open; scheduled to close March 2027
Highly Supportive Housing:
CMHA Thames Valley addiction and mental health services
Fund for Change Support: $5 million for capital
# Highly Supportive Housing Units: 115 in two new locations
Status: Targeting 2026 and 2027
Highly Supportive Housing:
Indwell – Antler River Apartments conversion at Village SoHo
Fund for Change Support: $4.8 million for capital
# Highly Supportive Housing Units: 96
Status: Targeting 2028
Housing – Newcomers:
London Cross Cultural Learner Centre – Doorways to Dreams
Fund for Change Support: $100,000 for capital
# Units: approximately 102 affordable units, with 54 accessible. [This is a mixed-income building with a total of 247 units planned]
Status: Targeting 2029
Match Funding – Community Fundraising Events:
The Fund for Change has provided match funding for community fundraising events that support London’s response to the health and homelessness crisis. The amounts listed are the funds provided by the Fund for Change and do not represent the total funds raised through the event.
- 2026 Hockey Helps the Homeless:
$80,000 (Hockey Helps the Homeless 2026 supported London Cares, Canadian Mental Health Association and Indwell) - 2026 Constructors Cup Recreational Soccer Tournament:
$50,000 (The 2026 Constructors Cup Tournament supported Homes For Heroes)
Frontline Agencies: Participation in Whole of Community System Response Planning Meetings
The Fund for Change provided support for staff from frontline agencies serving homeless people to participate in Whole of Community System Response planning meetings.
Total: $10,163
The Role of Fund for Change
The Fund for Change primarily provides support to fast-track long-term solutions, such as specialized Hubs and housing, mainly through capital funding. This can include:
- Refurbishment of buildings.
- Community kitchens.
- Private rooms for residents.
The elements of London’s community-wide response to the health and homelessness crisis supported by the Fund for Change may evolve over time in response to needs.
The Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response
The Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response is a roadmap to help the most marginalized Londoners move safely inside, become stabilized, supported and connected to the right housing, and to help them stay housed
Last updated October 9, 2026