Claire Crossley was a middle-aged woman with successful career, until she experienced a spine injury and a lengthy career disruption. Claire's injury and career disruption resulted in many additional challenges. Faced with losing her home and unable to find full-time work, Claire applied for social assistance and found no available career services for middle-to-late-stage career women. In response, Claire founded Next Chapter Career to fill this gap. What do you... Read More
May 3, 2021
Since 1982, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) has helped lead youth in London and Middlesex County toward success. Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) believes that investing in youth and strong communities go hand in hand, and we know that many youth need guidance and support to reach their potential. What do you want people to know about how you or your organization iscreating change in our community? YOU operates several social enterprises,... Read More
March 15, 2021
City Art Centre aims to provide a safe place, free art supplies, peer support, and encouragement for those 18 years and older who self-identify as living with mental illness. Over the years, members have developed a wide range of styles, forms, and techniques to support individual creative processes. Quality of life is greatly enhanced as feelings are expressed through art and healing is facilitated. “We are a drop-in Studio &... Read More
May 10, 2019
Organization Name: Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario (RMHC-SWO) is a "home-away-from-home" keeping families close to their seriously ill children's medical care. We are a part of a global network that prioritizes family centered care through our three core programs. The 34 bedroom House 165 steps from London Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald Family Room London on the sixth floor of Children's Hospital, and Canada's... Read More
May 1, 2019
Organization Name: Business & Professional Women London, Ontario Business & Professional Women London, Ontario (BPW London) develops the professional, business and leadership potential of women at all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world. What are three things that you want people to know about how you or your organization creates change in our community? BPW London is a local club... Read More
May 1, 2019
Organization Name : Soroptimist International London Soroptimist International London is a local volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls in our London community. As Soroptimist members we are members of our local club, as well as members of a global organization known as Soroptimist International of the Americas. Soroptimist members in local clubs throughout the world work on programs within their communities while also providing support... Read More
May 1, 2019
Organization Name: 427 (London) Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association 427 Wing is located in a 1940 WWII Airmen’s Canteen, on the grounds of London International Airport. The vintage building evokes the history of the aircrew that trained at No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School and No. 4 Observer School of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. RCAF Station Crumlin remained open after WWII, becoming part of the post-war RCAF,... Read More
May 1, 2019
Organization Name: London and Area Association for Volunteer Administration (LAVA) The London and Area Association for Volunteer Administration is an association of Managers of Volunteers in London and Area who seek to be professional caring people through networking with like-minded individuals. What are three things that you want people to know about how you or your organization creates change in our community? We provide an opportunity for individuals in the... Read More
May 1, 2019
Organization Name: The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Our area of jurisdiction, the upper watershed of the Thames River, covers 3,432 square kilometres in southwestern Ontario and is home to approximately 485,000 people. The Thames is a Canadian Heritage River. Each Conservation Authority takes its priorities from the needs of... Read More
May 1, 2019
Organization Name: IABC London (International Association of Business Communicators) Founded in October 1979, the International Association of Business Communicators London encompasses a network of members who work or study communications, marketing, fundraising and creative services. IABC London members represent a diverse range of professional experience, educational background and fields of expertise. What is something people don't know about you? IABC London celebrates 40 years of Impact and Inspiration in 2019... Read More
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