In response to London’s growing housing crisis, the London Community Foundation announced today the doubling of its financial assistance to up to $20 million to support the creation of affordable housing.
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Since 1983 the J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award has been recognizing grade 10 and 11 students who exhibit outstanding service and leadership in their community. The award pays tribute to J. Allyn Taylor, a former President of Canada Trust and an extraordinary community leader.
Affectionately dubbed “Mr. London,” J. Allyn Taylor was instrumental in revitalizing London Community Foundation in 1979 and continued to serve the community as Honorary Chair of the Foundation’s Board until his passing in 2006.
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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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Though not a happy note to start the year off, I wanted to share thoughts on what I assume most of you now know, that Richard M. Ivey (Dick to many) passed away on Dec. 28.
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London Community Foundation is offering eligible organizations that are working to do good in London and Middlesex County the opportunity to access up to $100,000 in non-repayable capital through the Investment Readiness Program. This is part of a national initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada and funded by the Government of Canada that will provide $18.5 million across Canada to seed and grow social enterprise.
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I hope the Back to the River project can help build awareness about non-point source pollution. Non-point source pollution, like storm water and sewer overflows and agriculture run-off, are much harder to measure than point pollution out of a factory pipe. All levels of government must act together and require farmers and municipalities to reduce non-point, nutrient pollution, like phosphorus, or pay for remediation.
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Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi and kombucha not only add nutrients to our diet, but are also sources of live bacteria contributing to the maintenance of a healthy digestive system. While these benefits are broadly understood, more practical studies examining their effects on quality-of-life and disease prevention are needed to integrate their consumption as part of patient-care.
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When we reached the Queen Street Bridge and the Forks, from whence we’d come just an hour earlier, I thought again about the Back to the River project — and how much it would beautifully complement what we’d seen and experienced that afternoon. It would add a visual exclamation point to the redevelopment of the Forks, already haltingly underway.
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We’ve entered the festive season! Read on to learn more about holiday giving, granting and LCF’s holiday hours.
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Tatiana Zdyb’s childhood was far from typical. Homeschooled with her brother and sister in Toronto by her Polish parents, it was only when she started her undergraduate studies at Western that she experienced proper schooling for the first time.
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As the One River environmental assessment so eloquently states, the Thames River is both our inheritance and our living legacy. I grew up only a stone's throw away from the forks and long assumed that the river and the Blackfriars Bridge must be beloved local gems. And this astonishingly innocent and astigmatic thinking still somewhat lingers within me to this day.
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In 1793 on the banks of the Thames River, London was established. For generations, this Canadian heritage waterway supported commercial, cultural and ecological functions that enriched the city. In time, the industrial revolution brought railroads and cars, and the city turned its back on the Thames River.
With this in mind, the London Community Foundation recognized that the natural beauty and underutilized economic value of the riverfront remained a significant missed opportunity. After discussion with politicians and city planners, the LCF embarked on the Back to the River plan.
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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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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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From the bombast of international musical productions, to the subdued funk of smooth jazz, to the classrooms of Fanshawe College, Duncan Grant was a musician whose versatility and dedication was matched only by his strength of spirit. Passing away after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer, his legacy lives on through his music, his family, and the Duncan Grant Bursary Fund.
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