Monday, November 7, 2011 - 4:46pm
Thanks to our GenNext StairCimb team for conquering the stairs at One London Place in support of United Way London & Middlesex.The GenNext StairClimb team was enthusiastic and energetic as they danced their way to the top of London's tallest building. Thanks to all of you! A big thanks to Erin Brinen, Julia Michienzi and your fearless leader, Erin Pollett - we couldn't have done it without you!
Monday, November 7, 2011 - 4:41pm
Thanks to all our dedicated volunteers who join us on November 5 at Boys & Girls Club of London for our Day of Caring event. We joined GenNext groups in cities across Canada as part of United Way Canada's GenNext National Day of Canada.November 5 saw 37 GenNext volunteers in London completed a number of tasks including cleaning the ball pit, washing club vehicles, organizing the library, working with children's programs and outdoor clean-up. Thanks to Boys & Girls Club for
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 11:11am
GenNext Ambassadors are the voice of GenNext in the workplace. They will be working hardover the coming months to deliver information about United Way and GenNext to co-workersin their 20s and 30s and encourage our demographic to get more involved in the United Waycampaign and GenNext activities. In support of the launch we're excited to announce that we are partnered with Ambassadors in over 20 workplaces.For more information about GenNext Ambassadors, please contact gennext [dot]
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 11:18am
PACK - PLAY - PARTICIPATEOur summer Pack-Play-Participate campaign has wrapped up and was a big success! The backpack drive raised 126 backpacks, a ton of school supplies and over $1000 for children in Northeast London. Over 200 people attend the Boullee-Huron Heights Community BBQ for delicious food, activities, haircuts and more!Thank you to all our volunteers, donors and sponsors and especially to Gillian Heisz, volunteer project lead. GENNEXT AMBASSADORSGenNext Ambassadors
Friday, August 19, 2011 - 11:17am
The GenNext Backpack Drive has wrapped up and the result is excellent! We collected 126 backpacks, a ton of school supplies and received cash donations of over $1000 toward the backpack drive. Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed in partnership with LUSO Community Services to families in the Boullee – Huron Heights neighbourhoods, home to many families who are high-risk, low-income and very diverse in terms of their racial, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 2:40pm
GenNext is recruiting a volunteer to lead our local effort for United Way Canada Young Adult/GenNext National Day of Caring. For more information about this opportunity click here.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 2:11pm
The GenNext backpack drive is gathering great support! Keep the donations coming! We are accepting backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies at United Way (409 King St) until August 17. All supplies collected will be distributed by LUSO Community Services to London families in need. Special thanks to Forest City Sport & Social Club members who have donated enough backpacks to outfit TWO London classrooms this fall! There is still time to volunteer for
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:10am
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Forest City Sport & Social Club Rugrat Backpack Beach Volleyball Tournament in Port Stanley on July 17! Teams entered in the tournament donated enough backpacks and school supplies to outfit an entire classroom of kids! FCSSC donated all proceeds from the tournament and GenNext volunteers were on hand to sell water to thirsty players. All money raised will be used to fund the Boullee – Huron Heights Community BBQ on