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 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 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 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 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 MoreWayne is a giving guy. He’s always been that way and still wants to be that way when he’s gone. Recently, Wayne took the decision to take his giving one step further by making a bequest to LCF in his will, maximizing the legacy he’ll be leaving.
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