Teens Get Involved London Ontario (TeensGILO) began after Founder Bayan Saidam nearly missed a scholarship deadline in her graduating year of high school, prompting her to wonder how many other opportunities young people were potentially missing out on because they didn’t know about them. TeensGILO, a platform launched on Instagram, aims to bridge the gap between young people and opportunities. Its mission is simple: ensure that no youth misses out... Read More
November 26, 2024
A year and a half ago, staff from the London InterCommunity Health Centre and the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection came together with a shared vision. They wanted to create a safe space for racialized staff working in nonprofit organizations to connect, network, and honor unique perspectives in an informal environment. The London InterCommunity Health Centre is dedicated to providing health and social services to those who experience barriers to care, ensuring... Read More
October 10, 2024
The Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) began in 2015 around Founder and Executive Director Dorothy Down’s kitchen table with a group of people dedicated to enhancing local film culture. That same year, Dorothy formed a Board of Directors and the FCFF quickly sought out registered charitable status. The FCFF was one of the first nonprofit organizations to become co-tenants of Innovation Works , the co-working and event space owned and... Read More
July 26, 2024
Since 2018, Type Diabeat-It has focused on addressing diabetes risks in BPOC communities. During the pandemic, Mystery was looking for space where she could hold cooking classes. Pillar Nonprofit Network was glad to offer Mystery use of the second floor kitchen and flex desk space at Innovation Works. Membership allowed Mystery to make many connections, and shortly after developed a partnership with the London Food Bank to start London's first... Read More
May 21, 2024
519Pursuit first got involved with Pillar and Innovation Works through the Libro Social Enterprise Incubator program supported by Libro Credit Union. During this time, the idea of the 519Pledge for Socks campaign was imagined. Thanks to the connections made by being a Pillar member, 519Pursuit developed partnerships with the London Food Bank. RBC Place, and Youth Opportunities Unlimited to coordinate support for unhoused individuals. In 2023, 519Pursuit returned to Innovation... Read More
May 7, 2024
Almost 8 years ago, we opened Innovation Works to unite nonprofits, businesses and individuals to collaborate and solve some of the community's most pressing challenges - together. Indwell, a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities, became a co-tenant at Innovation Works in 2019. They quickly got involved in community events and networking opportunities. In 2020, Indwell opened Woodfield Gate, a 72-unit building that offers affordable housing to some of... Read More
May 2, 2024
Over the past three years, Luis Patricio has been educating the London community on how to use and participate in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their work. He has also supported them in using the SDGs as a framework for showcasing the impact their organizations have on the communities they serve. As the SDG Cities program comes to an end, Luis has transitioned into a new... Read More
