We work with dozens of community organizations and businesses who we consider “partners.” We value ALL those who help to ignite our potential so that we can ignite the potential of our community’s children and youth. We are particularly grateful for our major, ongoing funders highlighted below.
City of London
Through a City of London Multi-Year Community Grant (2024-2027), we are excited to maintain our commitment to serving young immigrants and newcomers to London. Annual funding in the amount of $40,000 will support the Newcomer 1:1 Mentoring Project which focuses on matching newcomer children, youth, and mothers with supportive mentoring relationships that meet their unique cultural needs.
Harrison Pensa
Returning for a sixth year as the Presenting Sponsor of our annual Big Bash, Harrison Pensa Lawyers has been a committed partner, believing, as we do, that mentoring is one of the most effective ways to support the development of young people. Harrison Pensa believes that strong communities are built on inclusion, influence, and leadership, three values that are important to a healthy mentoring relationship and upon which the practice at Harrison Pensa is founded. We are so grateful for this continued partnership in support of youth in our community.
London Community Foundation
Thank you to all of the following at the London Community Foundation:
- Thirty-Two Associates Fund
- Tom and Sue Allan Family Fund
- Alexander Family Fund
- Megan Holliday Memorial Fund
- Barbara and John Cronyn Fund
- Bourne Family Fund
Libro Credit Union
Thank you to Libro Credit Union for supporting mentoring initiatives that help young people build skills, confidence, and connections for the future. Through this partnership, Libro is helping to strengthen youth employability by supporting mentoring relationships that prepare young people for education, training, and meaningful career pathways.
Miggsie Fund
We are sincerely grateful to the Miggsie Fund for their generous three-year commitment to our core 1:1 mentoring program. With their support, we will be able to achieve our goal to double the number of children we match by 2025.
Ontario Ministry of Education
Another BIG thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Education who is the mainstay of our school-based mentoring programs. Their funding enables us to provide 1:1 and group mentoring to over 900 students, primarily elementary, in the Thames Valley region.
Ontario Trillium Foundation
We are sending a big thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting our project to transform our board room into a welcoming Community Room. Funded by an OTF Capital Grant, this space will support meetings, community events, and meaningful mentor-youth connections. Through a Seed Grant, OTF is also supporting the evolution of our fundraising, operations, and strategic planning efforts in collaboration with our stakeholders.
RBC Future Launch
Thank you to RBC Future Launch for their generous multi-year contribution, which enabled us to launch our Post-Secondary and Career Readiness Program for mentees nearing high school graduation.
Rogers
We are grateful for the support from Rogers Communications Inc. to support Teen Mentoring Matches aged 12 to 29. This partnership supports young people in building leadership skills and preparing for their future.
Scotiabank
Thank you to Scotiabank for supporting our Pumped for Post-Secondary program. This initiative connects local high school students with on-campus experiences that inspire their goals and help overcome barriers to education.
Sifton Family Foundation
We are incredibly grateful to the Sifton Family Foundation for their two-year investment in our Between Generations mentoring program, focused on fostering meaningful connection between seniors and youth.
United Way Elgin-Middlesex
A BIG thanks to United Way Elgin-Middlesex, a long-standing supporter of our community-based mentoring programs. Their funding enables us to deliver high-quality 1:1 mentoring to over 200 young people.
Virgin Radio
Thank you to Virgin Radio for amplifying the power of mentorship in our community. Through on air support, promotions, and community storytelling, Virgin Radio helps raise awareness of our programs and inspires more people to support local youth.
Westminster College Foundation
Thank you to Westminster College Foundation for their donation to our intergenerational mentoring programming, supporting youth and seniors’ well-being and mental health.