Investing in Children

10/06/2026

We still have spaces available in our FREE Youth Guitar Program, starting next week!

If your child in grades 7-10 has been wanting to learn guitar, this is a great opportunity for them to build new skills, make music and have fun in a welcoming environment.

✨️ No cost to participate
🎸 Beginner-friendly
🗓 Starts next week

Level One Beginner Guitar will be offered on:
Wednesdays at Family Centre Carling-Thames, 335 Belfield Street, from 4:15–5:15 p.m. starting October 14th, 2026 and Thursdays at Family Centre White Oaks, 565 Bradley Ave, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. starting October 15th, 2026

Visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/guitar-program to register. Limited spaces. If spaces fill, names will be added to a waitlist.

newskills Collaboration concentration accomplishment

10/03/2026

It was lovely seeing the community come together to commemorate the AMAZING work our friends at London Food Bank does and has done for the past 40 years. They are a wonderful, dedicated team of not only Jane and Glen but the countless volunteers, sponsors and donors who all see the importance of the work they do.
Thank you London Food Bank for supporting other community organizations like Investing in Children to help get food to kids.
It is such a lovely feeling to connect with other community partners who have the same common goal.❤️

09/30/2026

Today, we pause to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring First Nations, Inuit and Metis survivors of residential schools and acknowledging the intergenerational trauma caused by the residential school system.

We invite you to join us in reflection today as we remember and honour survivors, their families and their communities, and continue to learn from their experiences as we work toward truth, healing and reconciliation.

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09/29/2026

We had such a fun time providing activities and books for children and their families!

Thank you Family Centre White Oaks for having us at the Family Fun event!!

09/29/2026

There's still time to join! 🎸

Calling all youth in Grades 7-10! There are still spaces available in our FREE Youth Guitar Program. Whether you're picking up a guitar for your first time or looking to build you're skills, this is a great way to play, learn and have fun! 🎶

Level One Beginner Guitar will be offered on:
Wednesdays at Family Centre Carling-Thames, 335 Belfield Street, from 4:15–5:15 p.m. starting October 14th, 2026 and Thursdays at Family Centre White Oaks, 565 Bradley Ave, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. starting October 15th, 2026

Visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/guitar-program to register. Limited spaces. If spaces fill, names will be added to a waitlist.

newskills Collaboration concentration accomplishment

09/29/2026

Join us in making learning fun! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run hands-on activity stations at our Family Literacy and Math Events for JK-Grade 3 children and their families.
What you'll do:
* Help with event setup
* Lead a fun activity station
* Support families during activities
* Help with cleanup at the end
Volunteer for just one event or sign up for multiple - it's up to you!
This is a great opportunity to gain experience, earn volunteer hours and make a positive impact in your community.

Visit our Family Literacy and Math Events page for more information and to see pictures from past events https://investinginchildren.on.ca/family-literacy-events

To get involved as a volunteer please fill out our volunteer application form at
https://investinginchildren.on.ca/getinvolved

09/24/2026

Registration is now open for Investing in Children’s Fall 2026 Session of Free Youth Guitar lessons for students in grades 7 to 10!

Level One Beginner Guitar will be offered on:
Wednesdays at Family Centre Carling-Thames, 335 Belfield Street, from 4:15–5:15 p.m. starting October 14th, 2026
Thursdays at Family Centre White Oaks, 565 Bradley Ave, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. starting October 15th, 2026.

Visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/guitar-program to register. Limited spaces. If spaces fill, names will be added to a waitlist.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors London Community Foundation and Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada
Thank you also to our amazing partners Family Centre Carling-Thames and Family Centre White Oaks for hosting!
The weekly lessons are taught by talented local singer-songwriter Saveria

09/24/2026

We are excited to take part in this fun event!

Join us outside this Monday for a family fun event directly behind White Oaks Public School. Enjoy some fun activities and meet some of our community partners! Monday, September 28th 4:00 - 5:30pm.
La ribambelle
Strive
South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre - SLNRC
London Public Library
TVCC
Investing in Children
Vanier Children's Mental Wellness

09/21/2026

Investing in Children is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Sorrentino, as Chair of the Board of Directors.
With more than 20 years of dedicated service to the organization, Eric brings unparalleled institutional knowledge, deep community roots and a steadfast commitment to our mission. Eric is a financial planner at BMO and a part-time professor at Fanshawe College.
The Board and leadership team look forward to working closely with Eric as we continue to deliver impactful programming that helps local children, youth, and families to learn, grow and thrive.

09/21/2026

Thank you, Tony D'Oria!
As Tony steps down as Investing in Children's Chair of the Board of Directors, we would like to take this opportunity to send a heartfelt thank you to Tony for his many years of dedication.
Thank you, Tony, for volunteering your time to help children, youth and families in our community to learn, grow and thrive!
We are so grateful for your commitment!