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Author: Martha Powell Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one's own free will. London Community...
View ArticleTime, Talent and Treasure: What's the Right Balance?
Author: Martha Powell On May 7th, regular contributor to Charity Village, Jane Garthson, was asked to comment on the ethics of board members donating to their charity in her Ethics Column. Her short...
View ArticlePurpose and Passion
Author: Vital Signs 2012 Positive relationships and belonging are just as important to our health and wellbeing as food, housing and work.From Tuesday to Thursday each week, Victoria and a handful of...
View ArticleStart here: Create your own foundation
Author: Roxanne McClenaghan with Chris Cahill Most of us at the end of our lives would want to have lived in such a way that we have created value, relationship and leadership in the lives of others....
View Article5 Ways To Celebrate Philanthropy
Author: Martha Powell, President & C.E.O. With holidays and year-end tax deadlines looming, this is the time of year when you might reflect more on which causes are most important to you, give...
View ArticleWarm wishes over the holiday season
Author: Martha Powell, President & C.E.O. On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, if you have recently made a gift to the Foundation, thank you! We value your support and will continue to...
View ArticleGiving to Registered Charities 101
Author: Roxanne McClenaghan Recently our friends at The Toronto Community Foundation tipped us off to a great video series called "Giving to Registered Charities 101" produced by Canada Revenue...
View ArticleBudget 2013: Proposed changes affect most vulnerable
Author: Martha Powell, President & C.E.O. The City's Budget 2013 deliberation process is underway and is currently seeking input on the decisions that will determine how it funds and supports the...
View ArticleNext Generation Donors: Who Are They?
Author: Vanessa Dolishny With many of our most influential philanthropists aging, we start to wonder, who is our next generation of donors? How can we engage them?Contrary to popular belief, it seems...
View ArticleTo Our Dedicated Volunteers...
April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week; a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers! At London Community Foundation we are proud to be represented and guided by amazing...
View ArticleThe New Age of Philanthropy
Author: Vanessa Dolishny On Thursday May 9th, London Community Foundation was honoured with a visit from Governor General David Johnston. This visit marked a new chapter in the history of the...
View ArticleYouth Unemployment: The Struggle of the Next Generation
Author: Vanessa Dolishny In the first half of 2012, 18.7% of youth (15-24) were unemployed in the London CMA. Moreover, our unemployment rate has reached all-time high, leading the nation in...
View ArticleThe Sticky Floor: Barriers to Immigrants' Labour Market Success
Author: Vanessa Dolishny Historically Canada has looked to immigrants to fill labour shortages, drive economic development, facilitate global relationships as well as fulfill Canada’s cultural...
View Article#3Things4Food: LCF is driving change, will you?
Author: Vanessa Dolishny In light of Community Foundations of Canada’s release of the national VitalSigns report, “Fertile Ground,” we’ve been thinking about how London can drive change in the area...
View ArticleRoots and Growth
Author: Mary Ann Colihan The London Community Foundation has a long history of making environmental grants in our community. Major commitments have been made to clean air, clean water and...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday- Join the Movement!
Author: Vanessa Dolishny This year London Community Foundation is participating in a Canada-wide initiative called Giving Tuesday. Encouraging Canadians to give back to their favourite causes,...
View ArticleTake the Giving Tuesday Pledge!
Author: Vanessa Dolishny Ever thought you should “give back” a little more? What are you waiting for? Join us tomorrow for Giving Tuesday; the Canada-wide movement that is all about giving back.read...
View ArticlePlanting Their Future
Author: Vanessa Dolishny There are so many benefits to planting trees! Improved air quality, reduced heating and cooling costs, decreased risk of sun burn, more walkable streets, increased home...
View ArticleHappy Holidays from London Community Foundation!
Author: Martha Powell On behalf of all the staff at the Foundation I would like to wish our friends, donors and supporters a happy holiday season. While for many of us this is a time of joy and...
View Article10 Reasons Why You Should Help London Community Foundation Drive Change in 2014
Author: Vanessa Dolishny With the New Year upon us many of us have made resolutions to better ourselves in some way or another. Oftentimes these resolutions may involve making commitments to our...
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