Fundraising, Grant Making & Foundations Organizations in London

Autism Speaks Canada is a national Canadian charity, dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and along a life span for needs of people with autism spectrum disorder and their families.

Breakthrough T1D Walk (formerly JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes) is a fun, engaging, and inspiring family-friendly event where participants, volunteers and sponsors come together to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Join the Walk and help break barriers to ensure those living with T1D can enjoy full, healthy lives.

The London chapter of Girl Up Ontario's Campaign is a 100% youth-led network of volunteers striving for intersectional gender equity in Canada through community organizing, advocacy, and activism. We are a movement to advance girls’ skills, rights, and opportunities to be leaders. When girls rise, we all rise.

I Foster Pets is a non-profit organization for fostering pets and providing rescued dogs and cats foster homes and adoption. I foster pets is run by volunteers helping in fundraising and donation.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D. JDRF’s mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

For over 40 years, JDRF has been a global leader in the search for an end to type 1 diabetes (T1D), through both research funding and advocacy. During that time, we have always talked about a cure as a singular destination: a return to normal physiology. But today, we realize that we are engaged in a process of curing T1D – that a cure is not just a destination but also a journey along a path. And we recognize that a part of our mission must be to help those living with T1D today to live healthier, easier, and safer lives until we arrive at the end of that path.JDRF’s research is committed to improving the lives of every person with T1D and to curing this disease. JDRF's research goals are realized by the projects being supported in three basic areas: Cure, Treat, Prevent

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. Our Kiwanis club is generous with its time. We are creative with our ideas.

We are a network of people devoted to supporting awesomeness in London, ON through no-strings-attached $1000 grants.  For more information also see the Awesome Foundation website

Photography, Videography & Content Creation Volunteers – Pilates for a Cause Location: FS8 Hyde Park, London, Ontario Event Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Opportunity Type: One-Time Charity Fundraising Event Who Can Apply: Fanshawe and Western students, aspiring content creators, photographers, videographers, and local creatives. About the Event Pilates for a Cause is a community fundraising event taking place at FS8 Hyde Park in London, Ontario, on December 5, 2026. The fundraiser is being organized to support a family in Colombia who lost their home following a devastating earthquake in August 2026. FS8 Hyde Park has generously donated its studio space and a coach to help bring this event to life. Throughout the day, the studio will be hosting an open-house-style fundraiser, featuring fundraising activities, raffles, and a dedicated 18-person Pilates class, with all proceeds from the fundraising class going directly toward supporting the family. We’ve also been fortunate to receive support from Canadian brands and local businesses contributing products and prizes to help make this event special. The Volunteer Opportunity We’re looking for 1–2 creative and enthusiastic volunteers who would love to gain hands-on experience in event photography, videography, and social media content creation while supporting a meaningful cause. This is a great opportunity for students or aspiring creatives who are interested in building their portfolios, gaining experience working with real events and brands, and creating content in the fitness and wellness space. What You’ll Help With Depending on your interests and experience, responsibilities may include: * Capturing candid photos and videos throughout the fundraiser. * Photographing the Pilates class, participants, studio atmosphere, and fundraising activities. * Creating engaging short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and social media. * Capturing behind-the-scenes moments, sponsor products, and goodie bags. * Helping put together a short event recap or highlight video. * Providing a selection of edited photos or videos after the event. Volunteers can focus on photography, videography, or both, depending on their skills and interests. Who We’re Looking For We would love to connect with students from Fanshawe College or Western University studying photography, digital marketing, media production, communications, or a related field. You may be a great fit if you: * Enjoy photography, videography, or creating social media content. * Have an interest in fitness, Pilates, wellness, or lifestyle content. * Are creative, reliable, and enthusiastic. * Have access to your own camera or smartphone for capturing content. * Would like to gain real-world experience and build your portfolio. Professional experience is not required! We’re happy to welcome students who are just starting out and looking for opportunities to develop their skills. What You’ll Gain While this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, we would love to support your creative development by offering: * Hands-on experience photographing and filming a real community fundraising event. * Opportunities to create content featuring Canadian and local brand sponsors. * Permission to use approved photos and videos in your personal portfolio. * Social media recognition and credit for your work. * A volunteer reference or testimonial upon request. * An opportunity to contribute your skills toward helping a family rebuild their lives. Time Commitment Saturday, December 5, 2026 This is a one-day, in-person volunteer opportunity at FS8 Hyde Park in London, Ontario. Exact hours will be coordinated closer to the event. Volunteers will not be required to attend the entire day, and we are happy to discuss availability. Some additional time for photo or video editing afterward would be appreciated, with expectations agreed upon in advance. How to Apply If you’re interested in volunteering, we’d love to hear from you! Please send a brief introduction about yourself, what you enjoy creating, and, if available, a link to your photography, videography, or social media portfolio. Whether you’re an experienced creator or a student just starting to build your portfolio, we’d love to connect! Thank you for considering donating your time and creativity to support Pilates for a Cause. Your contribution would mean so much to the family and everyone involved in making this fundraiser possible!

For 40 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario has been improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families through the creation of a home-away-from-home for families of sick children who are receiving specialized treatment at local hospitals. An essential part of the Pediatric Healthcare system - we care for the families of critically ill children so they stay close to their sick child. Established in 1985, the Chapter has experienced significant growth with the original 15-bedroom house expanding to 40 rooms in 2022, the introduction of a Family Room at London Children’s Hospital in 2012 and the opening of the first in Canada House-within-a-Hospital in Windsor Regional Hospital in 2016 allowing the organization to make a significant impact on Ontario families. Please visit our website at www.rmhc-swo.ca for more information.