Reflections on Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As Canada’s first National Truth and Reconciliation Day comes to a close, I wanted to share some reflections. This has been a year of reckoning for our Indigenous communities. A day of healing, mourning, and understanding – the intent of National Truth and Reconciliation Day is not only to honour the thousands of victims and survivors of Canada’s past and present treatment of our Indigenous communities, but also a day of reflection on how we can move forward toward a future of truth, compassion, and solidarity.
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Gift in Will Calculator – See How You Can Make a Difference!
The global pandemic has made many of us think about our own mortality, and the kind of legacy we’d like to leave behind when we pass away. In fact, at LCF we’ve seen an extraordinary increase in the number of donors who wish to learn more about making a gift in their will to London Community Foundation.
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LCF Presents Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Karen Pincombe and Ronald C. Dawson
Originally established in 1995 as the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers honours Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast who care deeply about their communities, recognizing their compassion, generosity, and dedication to community-building.
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Every Child Matters
215 children. 215 lives lost. Generations of trauma and pain.
Our community grieves deeply in light of the devastating and heartbreaking discovery of the 215 children whose remains were found at the site of the Kamloops Residential School in BC.
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London Community Foundation launches 2020 Vital Signs Report: Be the Change
London Community Foundation (LCF) has launched its 2020 Vital Signs Report, Be the Change. Taking the pulse of our community, this special edition of Vital Signs amplifies voices from local leaders, delivering an urgent call to action to address longstanding structural issues and inequities that have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Your Giving Journey Part 2: Supporting Your Philanthropy
Last time we looked at ways you can start a fund with LCF while taking advantage of the tax benefits each giving strategy offers. As we gear up for 2020, I’d now like to cover how LCF support’s you after you’ve decided to start your charitable legacy with us.
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Giving, Granting and Visiting London Community Foundation This Holiday Season
We’ve entered the festive season! Read on to learn more about holiday giving, granting and LCF’s holiday hours.
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Your Giving Journey Part 1: Starting a Fund
The holiday season inspires more generosity than any other time of year. Statistics show that 31% of annual giving occurs in December! With that in mind, as we open our hearts and wallets, inspired by the wintery warmth of the holidays, I’d like to share some strategies on how you can turn your giving into a lasting charitable legacy.
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Support for Woodman Families
A community BBQ, a benefit concert at the Aeolian Hall , a silent auction, hundreds of volunteer hours, thousands of dollars in household items and cash donations, and so much more. It was inspiring to see how quickly and enthusiastically our community came together to support the families of Woodman Avenue.
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Reflecting on Belonging
“Belonging” is both difficult to define and difficult to measure. It’s something you feel rather than observe.
On March 6, at Museum London’s beautiful Centre at the Forks, London Community Foundation hosted its first Vital Conversation of the year on Belonging, the first of seven events exploring the issue areas outlined in LCF’s Vital Signs report. Drawing upon the expertise of seven speakers and over 50 engaged community members, we tried to get at the heart of what “belonging” means and how we can foster more of it in our community.
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Help us connect you to donors with our Funding Needs Registry!
Part of our role as a community foundation is to curate an understanding of community needs, but it can be challenging to connect donors to projects and organizations that align with their values.Part of our role as a community foundation is to curate an understanding of community needs, but it can be challenging to connect donors to projects and organizations that align with their values.
Recognizing this has inspired us to rename and redesign our General Intake portal.
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Back to the River needs your help!
Back to the River is in jeopardy as the City’s Strategic Priorities and Policies Committee reviews and revises the new strategic plan for the City of London.
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New Year, New Opportunity to Make an Impact!
The start of a New Year is always a great time to reflect on goals for the year ahead. It’s time for reenergizing, starting fresh, and sparking positive change. For many, the New Year brings with it a renewed confidence to tackle even the boldest and most audacious goals. With a big year ahead, there’s certainly no shortage of those.
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My, how the impact grows
We started the Social Impact Fund wanting to make an impact in our community in a way that wasn’t dependent on grant-making. Today, all of our investments have an impact that align with our mission and they are all contributing back into the community.
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