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Health and WellbeingHousing and Homelessness

Highlights from the first report on the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response

The first comprehensive evaluation report on the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response was published in September. It was prepared by the Centre for Research in Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) at Western University. The report highlights the significant progress that London has made in helping people experiencing chronic homelessness access stable housing through the innovative Hubs model and highly supportive housing.

December 16, 2025
Housing and Homelessness

SoHo: From Vision to Village

London is experiencing a housing crisis, with affordable and supportive housing particularly hard to find – a fact that has been clear for some time, well before the pandemic.

When data from London Community Foundation’s Vital Signs report in 2015 pointed to an emerging shortage of affordable housing, our Board and committee members, staff, and partners started talking about ways to address the issue. We considered what we could accomplish by collaborating with a diverse range of partners, each bringing their unique strengths to the solution.

December 11, 2025
Arts, Culture, and HeritageEducationPeople with DisabilitiesYouth

Behind the Scenes at Dreams Come True Music Studio

Dreams Come True Music Studio is an all-ages, all-abilities, musical theatre group that believes that anything is possible when you embrace diversity, promote acceptance, and celebrate people’s unique talents and abilities.

Following a grant to Dreams Come True from the Ken Fleet Conducting Scholarship Fund via the I Have Resolve Foundation in June, we were invited to see the group rehearsing for their upcoming performances of Frozen Jr at Siloam United Church, December 13.The group uses funds for all costs associated with performances and musicals, from licensing, music, costumes, props, sound, technology…the list goes on.

November 20, 2025
Make a Will Month: The Wayne and Brenda Page Fund

“Dad was a simple man who had a great life. If he could play music every day and make people happy through his music, that was enough for him.”

That’s Barb Jones talking about her father, Wayne Page, who, along with his wife Brenda Page, has a donor-designated fund in their memory at London Community Foundation.

October 22, 2025
EducationHealth and WellbeingRacialized and NewcomerWomen

Community Vitality Update: London InterCommunity Health Centre

In 2024, London InterCommunity Health Centre’s “Women of the World” Childcare Provision project received a $63,000 Community Vitality Grant.The program supports the healthy integration of newcomer women as they navigate the challenges of settling in London. Recently, we received the following update that speaks to the impact the project is making.

Written by Selma Tobah, Community Development Worker at London InterCommunity Health Centre.

October 16, 2025
Housing and Homelessness

Village SoHo – August 2025 Photos

Latest photos from Village SoHo courtesy of Southside Construction. Zerin is continuing to show their model suites, and Homes Unlimited expects to have model suites in October. More information at villagesoho.ca.

October 15, 2025
EducationYouth

Murado Murado – J. Allyn Taylor Award Winner 2025

Named in honour of London Community Foundation’s founder, the J. Allyn Taylor Community Service Award is presented to a grade 10-12 student who exhibits outstanding service to and is actively involved in leadership activities in their community. The recipient receives an award of $2,500 towards their post-secondary education and a $500 grant to a charity of their choice. This year, the award was given to Murado Murado, who shared more about his community work with us.

September 22, 2025
Arts, Culture, and HeritageRecreation

Vital People 5 Years On: Jamie Fenton

Charities are vital to our community, and the employees within them play a significant role in creating an inclusive community for everyone. The Vital People award recognizes individuals or groups working in the London and Middlesex County charitable sector with funding for professional development.

August 19, 2025
EducationYouth

Community Vitality 2025 – STEAM Education Centres Inc.

Grant Summary: This project works to offer hands-on employable skills for Indigenous students in the area of STEAM with a focus on AI, 3D Design, and Coding. This opportunity provides direct experience with these technology tools to Indigenous youth who will be able to build the confidence needed to reduce Indigenous inequity in STEAM-related career roles.

July 29, 2025
Health and WellbeingIndigenous Communities

Community Vitality 2025 – Southwest Middlesex Health Centre

Grant Summary: This project improves the services that Southwest Middlesex Health Centre provides to Indigenous patients. It includes timely access to mental health supports and foot care, and ensures all staff are trained in culturally safe health care so that Indigenous patients feel respected, safe, and represented while receiving care.

July 29, 2025

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