Nonprofit Organizations in London

Museum London is Southwestern Ontario's leading establishment for the collection and presentation of visual art and material culture. Through public and educational programming, special events and exhibitions, Museum London strives to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of regional art, culture and history. At the heart of a great museum is its collection and Museum London is proud to have one of Canada's most important art collections, and one of the most significant historical artifact collections in Ontario. Our art collection has more than 5,000 regional and Canadian works and our 45,000 artifacts reflect the history of the City of London as an important regional urban centre in Southwestern Ontario. Museum London was established in 1940, operating from the London Public Library until 1980 when architect Raymond Moriyama was commissioned to design its current home at the forks of the Thames River in downtown London, Ontario. In 1989, the then London Regional Art Gallery amalgamated with the London Historical Museum, creating what is known today as Museum London. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation we would like to acknowledge that Museum London operates within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron (Neutral), and Wendat peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties. This territory is the homeland of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee Delaware Nation. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.

The Learning Disabilities Association – London Region is a charitable, not-for-profit agency that serves the City of London as well as Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties. Through program offerings, individual coaching, advocacy and community resources, the LDA – London Region provides the ongoing strategies and accommodations people with Learning Disabilities need to succeed.

Our organization focuses on addressing a number of challenges faced by the immigrant community in London. Our primary goal is to help individuals become productive members in the London Community. We focus on four (4) key areas: - 1) youth development, - 2) integration of new immigrants - 3) mental health support, - 4) and cultural education. We help youth build connections to the community and become productive in life by providing mentorship and support on school work, and career planning. We support settlement of newcomers to the city and provide guidance for securing housing and jobs. Our organization believes that supporting individuals at the grassroots level is important for them to become productive members of the Community.

Creativian is a youth organization – made by youth, for youth, that works to educate and create change through fun and artistic ways, expanding ones creative mind. Art displays our emotional power. Using it for good, and putting our voices and creative minds into art, can be very powerful, which is what we strive for here at Creativan. Use your voice today, become a member for Creativian.

Creativian is a youth organization – made by youth, for youth, that works to educate and create change through fun and artistic ways, expanding ones creative mind. Art displays our emotional power. Using it for good, and putting our voices and creative minds into art, can be very powerful, which is what we strive for here at Creativan.

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario is currently in search of volunteers to help run our annual Walk for Parkinson’s. This event is always a huge success with the help of so many of our amazing volunteers. This year we plan to host the walk in person following COVID-19 public health guidelines. In the event COVID-19 restrictions change the Walk for Parkinson’s will be held virtually. To assist with this event, we are recruiting volunteers for two positions: Community Champions As a community champion you will Invite people to be part of the event, Share the event within your community and networks and Mobilize others to the walk a success by sharing your plans, thinking up creative ideas on how to tell others about the event and encouraging people to communicate online. This is a minimal time commitment and can be done remotely. Day-of Volunteers As a day-of volunteer you will assist in a number of positions including set-up/take-down, parking crew, finish-line, greeter among others. Day-of volunteers help our walk run smoothly.  

The London Skating Club supports all skaters in realizing their skating goals by providing quality coaching, facilities, programming and leadership. The Club was chartered on January 22, 1927 and was incorporated under the laws of Ontario at that time.

The London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC) is a community organization that exists to provide services and support to newcomers and to promote intercultural awareness and understanding. Our vision is to build a more welcoming and just community where newcomers can succeed. Since 1968, our agency is the longest-serving London organization supporting cultural exchange, community education, and newcomer settlement services and support. Settlement support for government-assisted refugees includes accommodation and reception in Jeremiah's House Reception Centre and Joseph’s House; settlement supports for GARS, permanent residents, and all other eligible newcomers include orientation services, paraprofessional counseling, language assessment, and referral, community networking connections, and activities, information and referral, document translation, interpretation and language support, intercultural services and resources, job search and employment supports.

ReForest London (RFL) is a small but mighty non-profit organization with a vision to see our community thriving in a healthy urban forest. We're on a mission to enhance environmental and human health in the Forest City by inspiring, educating and empowering Londoners to plant and care for trees and to be part of a sustainability- focused future for our community. Since our founding in 2005, we have grown to become London’s largest environmental not-for-profit organization. Powered by passionate staff and volunteers, ReForest London plants, cares for, and gives away thousands of trees each year. ReForest London also offers many tree-themed educational activities such as workshops, webinars and hikes. We are big on partnerships and increasingly looking to help facilitate large- scale, citywide solutions to environmental issues. Two of our larger projects at the moment include London’s Million Tree Challenge (milliontrees.ca), which we co-founded with the City of London, and the creation of a regional environmental centre, the Westminster Ponds Centre for Environment & Sustainability (westminsterpondscentre.ca).

At JA South Western Ontario, we believe in the boundless potential of youth—and we create opportunities for them to explore this potential through hands-on learning. JA equips young people with the employment and entrepreneurship skills and mindsets they need to succeed. By building abilities and nurturing self-belief, JA prepares youth for the future of work, ensures they have the tools to be financially capable adults, and teaches them to think entrepreneurially.

We are a respite home in Byron for children described as medically fragile and/or technologically dependent.

Montessori Academy offers something unique in the London area: traditional, accredited Montessori education for toddler, preschool, Elementary and Junior High students. Since 1968, our mission has been to provide a world-class education that promotes academic excellence, and prepares students to engage the world as active citizens and successful leaders. As a registered charity with non-profit status (Charitable Registration #1052 29124 RR0001), we’re committed to continuously re-investing in our school for the benefit of our children, families and greater community.