Community Services Recovery Fund

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. The Community Services Recovery Fund aims to strengthen the ability of charities and non-profits to deliver services and resources where they will have the most impact.

Community Service Organizations can apply from January 6, 2023, until February 21, 2023. In the meantime, explore the resource section and sign up for a webinar on how to apply.

Community Vitality Grant-Dec 2 Applications Open

Coming Soon! Community Vitality Grant-Applications Open Dec 2
A few key features for your proposal:

  • innovative projects
  • aimed to improve quality of life for citizens of this region
  • demonstrate authentic partnership
  • committment to collaborate
  • leverage existing or new funding

Check out the London 2022 Vital Signs report Be the Change to align your propsal.

Rquesting your Input on London’s Policing Needs: London Police Service Strategic Planning

The London Police Service is researching the community’s needs as part of a strategic planning process.

A series of community consultations are being held virtually that will be open to all citizens including, but not limited to, community groups, institutions, businesses, and members of the public.

The next virutal consultation is Thursday November 24 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Please register here

An online survey is open until Nov 30th, 2022.

Wampum Learning Lodge: Grand Opening

Image from Western News Nov 7, 2022

CRHESI offers best wishes to the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Western University on their grand opening of the Wampum Learning Lodge. We look forward to engaging in collaborative learning, creating partnerships for change and mobilizing knowledge.

In the words of Christy Bressette, vice-provost and associate vice-president (Indigenous Initiatives), “The Indigenous initiatives team looks forward to welcoming you and together building a better future, founded on mutual respect, harmony and learning.” (quote from Western News, Nov. 7, 2022)

Community members are invited to visit the new space Thursday Nov 10. Please see details and register by clicking this link.

Upcoming: The Wampum Learning Lodge at Western will host the seventh annual Building Reconciliation Forum in June 2023 with the theme ‘Education for Reconciliation: Rebuilding Stronger and with Intentionality.’