"A young person may never know that a conversation between two not-for-profit leaders helped create a partnership, and they won't ever know that a connection opened a new door or a new resource. But they experience the result of it." — Lisa McIntosh, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area Leading a not-for-profit "can sometimes be a really isolating job," says Lisa McIntosh, executive director of Big... Read More
November 4, 2026
November 3, 2026
"I feel that I am not alone. I feel that when there is a need for help, there is someone's door I can knock, and this door will be open to me." — Hetham Karky, Founder, Rights and Responsibilities Awareness Initiative It started on a summer night in a London neighbourhood. Hetham Karky had immigrated to Canada in 2019 and was working as a visiting scholar at Western University while... Read More
November 2, 2026
The story behind the healthy, gluten-free and plant-based foods company, Andriani, which has permanently established itself in London, ON, celebrating the North America facility first anniversary With more than 40 years of expertise in the milling sector, the history of Andriani S.p.A. Benefit Corporation, a leading Italian innovator in the production of healthy, gluten-free and plant-based foods, is the result of an entrepreneurial evolution rooted in a strong industrial culture... Read More
November 1, 2026
" Our existence is not a paradox. It's not controversial. It just is." — Founder, London’s Queer Muslim Association At London Pride, the founder of London’s Queer Muslims Association (LQMA) sometimes hands out stickers and zines in support of queer Muslims. People stop to take photos. “I’m gonna show this to my friend,” they tell her. “She’s gonna love this. She doesn’t know folks like this exist.” That friend may... Read More
October 29, 2026
Your Voice Matters: What We Learned from the 2026 Pillar Member Insights Survey Listening to our members. Learning together. Looking ahead. At Pillar Nonprofit Network, our members are at the heart of what we do. Their experiences, ideas and feedback help us understand what's working, where we can improve and how we can continue supporting a stronger nonprofit sector. Through the 2026 Pillar Member Insights Survey, participating members shared their... Read More
November 26, 2025
As the Business Cares Food Drive marks its 26th anniversary, the need for community support continues to grow. This year, Pillar Nonprofit Network is leading the Nonprofit Cares initiative for the first time, working alongside Business Cares to bring local nonprofits together in support of the London Food Bank. We are also excited that several Innovation Works co-tenants are joining the effort and contributing to this shared campaign. On November... Read More
November 24, 2025
In honour of Earth Day, SCAN! (Seniors for Climate Action Now) London gathered with community members at Innovation Works for a powerful documentary screening that brought climate action to the forefront in a deeply moving and accessible way. The event, made possible through the support of the Inclusive Community Events Program (ICEP), was more than just a film screening; it was a rallying call for collective action and intergenerational solidarity... Read More
November 24, 2025
For many in London, October 26, 2024, marked more than just a date on the calendar—it was the day the city saw its very first Diwali Mini-Market, thanks to The Cultural Gully and support from the Inclusive Community Events Program (ICEP). Founded by Raunak Seth and Kayley MacGregor, The Cultural Gully is a vibrant events and entertainment company rooted in Southwestern Ontario. The organization is dedicated to uniting communities by... Read More
May 26, 2025
1. How long has Young London been a co-tenant at Innovation Works? Young London, formerly known as the London Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), was a co-tenant at Innovation Works from early days, starting in 2017. After a pause during the COVID-19 period, we were excited to return in the spring of 2024. It felt like coming home to a space that has always understood the power of young people, our... Read More
May 8, 2025
When Deborah and I have died, we won’t be leaving a big estate. We don’t have much. We have decided, however, that what is left will go to our favourite charities. Pillar is one of them. Some people are motivated to leave some, or all, of their estate to charities in order to reduce their taxes after death. That’s not a bad thing and it can make a big difference... Read More
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