Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London

Big shout out to Generocksity - London for hosting a Jersey Night at McCabes London, raising $823 in support of UP. This student-run organization aims to "effect change in the London community through people’s shared ambition for giving back, all while having an insane amount of fun.” Thank you!

Remember Pretzel? 🐱 This big-personality cat and his owner are participants at Unity Project.

By popular demand, here are a few more photos! Pets can be vital sources of comfort and stability for people experiencing #homelessness. #LdnOnt

📆 UPwithART returns April 16–25!
Theme: The Future of Joy. Support Unity Project & Museum London with a 50-work online auction (opens Apr 16) + a high-energy art party Apr 25.
🎨 Art for all. Shelter for all. 🏠
🔗 upwithart.ca

Reflecting on the #holidays you helped make possible 💛 From festive door-decorating and Santa Sacks to Christmas breakfast and New Year’s treats, your generosity made it all happen. Thank you for helping us celebrate wins and continue ending homelessness in #LdnOnt!

As the #holidays arrive, thank you for standing with people in our #community facing #homelessness. Your compassion, belief in dignity, and care truly matter. We’re grateful to walk this work alongside you. Wishing you peace and warmth this Christmas. #LdnOnt

Feeling love from Huron Lends a Hand! 💙

They fundraised 43 care packages filled with warm clothing for our participants—just in time to face the cold. It’s needed now more than ever. #LdnOnt

Inspired by generosity? Fill a Santa Sack at www.upsantasacks.ca!

This season, we’re grateful for every gift—especially the $10 ones. They say: “I see you. I’m giving what I can. Ending homelessness matters.”

To everyone who’s given at any level: thank you. Your compassion truly matters. 💙 #LdnOnt

— Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness

Meet Pretzel 🐾
After arriving at Unity Project, he claimed the lobby as his office and earned a new title: The Boss (sorry Chuck).

Beyond the laughs, pets offer comfort, grounding, and unconditional love—vital supports on the path to housing and stability. #LdnOnt

Limited-time auction! Bid on Bob Bozak’s Reconstruction of Kazimir Malevich’s Teapot and Three Cups, inspired by the 1918 Suprematist set + valued at $2K.

Bidding closes Sat, Dec 20 at 5pm. Call Museum London at 5196610333 ext 4232 to bid remotely. Proceeds support ML+UP! View in-person at ML shop.

Our frontline elves are busy stuffing Santa Sacks to the brim with cozy base layers, personal care items, sweet treats, and more. You can help make the holidays a little brighter for our participants—donate and fill a Sack! upsantasacks.ca #LdnOnt

Feeling it for Paul and Sandi Caplan (nee Novak) as they clear out 70+ years of inventory remaining after the 2012 closure of the iconic Novacks Store. Thanks for all your support, and for your consideration for the warmth and welfare of people experiencing homelessness. #LdnOnt

❗️ 49 percent of individuals experiencing homelessness in London in October were younger than 40. ❗️

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All gifts this #GivingTuesday will be matched by Ron and Susan Holliday up to $5K! Join us Dec 2 for a day of kindness at 717 Dundas St. Details: unityproject.ca/giving-tuesday #LdnOnt

60+ people visit our doors in #Ldnont daily for coffee, a warm meal, a shower, or fresh clothes.

This #GivingTuesday, double your impact! Gifts matched up to $5K by Ron & Susan Holliday.

Join us Dec 2 at 719 Dundas St. Details: unityproject.ca/giving-tuesday

❗ There were over 2K experiencing homelessness in #LdnOnt in Oct. ❗

Give the gift of home this #GivingTuesday. Gifts matched up to $5K by Ron & Susan Holliday. Join us Dec 2 for a day of kindness: free snacks, warm drinks + donation drive. Learn more: unityproject.ca/giving-tuesday

GivingTuesday is Dec 2! Celebrate with a Day of Kindness at 719 Dundas St: free coffee, cocoa & cookies ☕🍪 + a donation drive. Double your impact: all gifts up to $5K matched by Ron & Susan Holliday! unityproject.ca/giving-tuesday #LdnOnt

Mary needs long-term care, but her options are unaffordable or unavailable. Our staff stepped in to arrange transportation, manage medication and care for her until she finds a suitable home. Help others like Mary find a Home for the Holidays www.unityproject.ca/holidays/ #LdnOnt

Thank you Kensington Village, through Sharon Village Care Homes, for collecting as part of Socktober. We will put these to great use.

From left: Star Meloche, UP Annual Giving Officer; Evan, Kensington Village Resident; Carol Majojo, Director of Recreation #Ldnont

Drop-ins at our shelter have tripled this year. Our frontline team meets crisis with compassion—one cup of coffee, one warm bed, one act of connection at a time. Your gift creates moments that matter. unityproject.ca/holidays/ #LdnOnt

The Tuscan 195 raised $4K for relief of homelessness during their charity golf tourney. Thank you!

In photo: Mike York, Brent Shea, Richard Hartwick and Geoff Upton presenting cheque on frontline w/ Becca, Brittany and Silvia. #LdnOnt

Our UP team is participating in the United Way Plane Pull, and we’d love your help. Every little bit counts!

Please donate: uwem.crowdchange.ca/113134/team/...

If we can help folks find housing and stability during this housing crisis, surely we can pull a plane! #LdnOnt

On Oct 2, Chuck Lazenby was awarded the Paul Harris Award by the folks at Rotary Club of London Hyde Park, #LdnOnt. This acknowledges her significant contributions to our community. Thank you Chuck, her nominator and the club.

(Photo cred Rotary Club of London Hyde Park)

Pet care which may be of benefit to some people! #LdnOnt

All September, RONA+ London South West and RONA+ London North West stores are coming together to support UP. Donate at the cash register! #LdnOnt

Thank you RONA+ for the campaign.

Food insecurity is a huge challenge when experiencing homelessness. We thank the community organizations that work with us in supplying food to our programs, as well as supplementing our emergency shelter supplies.

Today, we commemorate two separate (but equally important) anniversaries. Aug11 marked our 22nd year at our Old East Village facility and Aug 12 marks 24 years since our Tent City origins. #LdnOnt

Make a donation in commemoration: unityproject.ca/give-portal/

#ThrowbackThursday to a fun photo taken August 11, 2024 during our 23rd Anniversary, when participants joined us for pizza and refreshments on the porch!

It's almost that time of year again....

The next few days are going to be scorchers. Keeping cool is hard for us all, but it's especially difficult for people experiencing homelessness. Lets help our neighbours. ❤

london.ca/cooling-cent... #LdnOnt

Words to ponder... #LdnOnt

10 days left until the Tuscan Golf Tournament. We once again thank The Tuscan 195 for making Unity Project this year's beneficiary. #LdnOnt

Register or sponsor, and enjoy a fun day out on the links!
thetuscan195.ca/golf/

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Our Executive Director Chuck Lazenby was on CBC News Morning yesterday to discuss the HART Hub, and the need for services in London.

"Every service that adds to the options available for people is going to benefit the people that we serve."

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...