Happy Holidays from the London Community Foundation team! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful holiday season!

Our highlights from the first comprehensive evaluation report on the Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response, published in September by the Centre for Research in Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) at Western University: https://t.co/bQoJaJasgB

As the first of the completed buildings at Village SoHo make final preparations for tenants, take a look back at the story of how the development came to be: https://t.co/pI3t7sm5SL

We’re back at the #WesternFairDistrictMarket Dec 13 and 14. Visit our booth to meet a #WildlifeAmbassador, browse merch, learn about our work, and make a donation that supports local wildlife care. Sat 13th 8 to 3 and Sun 14th 10 to 2 🦅 #londonontario

We Remember Them. #16DaysOfAction #EndGBV #Femicide

Two of our annual scholarships have now re-opened for applications. For more information about the Ken Fleet Choral Conducting Scholarship and the Graduate Student Scholarship for Studies in the History of Ideas from the Sansom Ideas Foundation, visit https://t.co/3amQTcrRVN

In the lead-up to November — Make a Will Month in Ontario — we spoke with the daughters of Wayne Page about how conversations with their father before his passing helped them honour his wishes. Read more about Wayne's story at https://t.co/DirnBjf3sh

Every success changes a life at the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario. Learn about how the Y Opportunities Program offers a range of support to help newcomers adapt to their new community in this Vital Signs blog: https://t.co/jbXjQKjHx9 #LCFVitalSigns #LdnOnt #MiddlesexCounty

Happy National Philanthropy Day! Thank you to all our donors and fundholders who choose to make their philanthropy sustainable by working with London Community Foundation.

Earlier this week, the Government of Canada announced more than $11 million through the Affordable Housing Fund to help create 50 affordable, supportive homes at Coves Landing (46 Elmwood Place). Learn more at: https://t.co/lk2YbH334R Photos from CMHC

We are now accepting letters of intent for the 2026 Community Vitality grant program! These grants range from $50,000 to $350,000 and are disbursed over one, two, or three years. For more information and a full timeline for the application process, visit https://t.co/PQRytKhD9x

We recognize the great sacrifices made by veterans who fought for their country and our freedom. To veterans past and present, thank you for your service.

Thanks to the Paul Seed Fund, Music For Good is providing funding for London-based charities, non-profits, and community groups to have live music at their events. Up to a maximum of $2,000 is available per event. Learn more at https://t.co/YuU13LQdZO

Dreams Come True Music Studio believes that anything is possible when you embrace diversity, promote acceptance, and celebrate people's abilities. Find out more in this Vital Signs Blog by founder Allison O'Connor: https://t.co/fJ0AS5fIhw #LCFVitalSigns #LdnOnt #MiddlesexCounty

The City of London recently released a dashboard to provide accurate, up-to-date, and accessible data on the City's homelessness crisis. For more information, visit the dashboard at https://t.co/yaQ0BFUvFB

In a recent Vital Signs blog, Tess Corriveau, Program Coordinator for Employment Programs at YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, explains how the Y helps newcomers build a life in their new community. Read more at https://t.co/jbXjQKjHx9 #LCFVitalSigns #LdnOnt #MiddlesexCounty

Our students have been hard at work! Thank you to @LdnCommFdn for their support of the program, and thank you to Family Centre Argyle, Westminster, and Nshwaasnangong for providing rehearsal spaces. And a special shout out to @saveriamusic for leading and the lessons!

The end of the year is fast approaching, and we know this is a time when many fundholders like to grant. We want to make your holiday giving as easy and seamless as possible. Key information, dates, and deadlines are now available on our website at https://t.co/TVZzXQezJ9

We know advisors want to help clients give back. Community Foundations can help. Join the Estate Planning Council of Canada's online event on October 23 for information on how partnering with a Community Foundation can help your clients. Register at https://t.co/7TBjmYWjEN

Nominate a volunteer who works with children or youth for the J. Douglas Earthy Community Service Award, which recognizes their contribution by helping out the charity they volunteer for with a grant. Just one week left to apply! Learn more at https://t.co/1QnLVXKaOR