The London Community Foundation has awarded more than $1.45 million to local projects run by charities through its Community Vitality grant program. The program offers support to charities fighting critical issues in the community. This year’s recipients are: ALUS Middlesex: Enhancing Climate Resilience in Middlesex County, getting $345,000 over three years Daya Counselling Centre: Trauma Recovery Initiative, getting $180,000 over three years Humane Society of London and Middlesex: Low-Cost Veterinary Care for Low-Income Community Members, getting $275,00 over three years Lionhearts London: London Food and Goods Rescue Program, getting $262,500 over one year London ACORN: Building Capacity in Renter Communities, getting $150,000 over three years Queer Intersections: 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Hub Program, getting $242,163 over three years “These charities are using the Charity Vitality grant to strengthen our communities and the people within them,” said Lori Runciman, director of Community Impact with the foundation. “The funded programs are innovative, resourceful, and truly run by the community, for the community. Our team and Board of Directors are honoured to support these charities and the critical work they’re doing every day.” She added that donors and fundholders make this possible, allowing volunteers to review all applications and select recipients for approval. “Thanks to the generosity, belief, and trust placed in us by our fundholders and donors, London Community Foundation’s Grants Committee is able to award grants year after year that turn the generosity of our donors and fundholders into action and impact,” she said.
