Gala 2025 Community Giving
 

      

   
 
A showcase  of our collective commitment to community building!
 
   
 
 How Magil Builds Community
  • Epilepsy Ontario.
  • ReForest London
  • Scholarships for students in construction-related programs at Fanshawe College.
  • Providing Co-op opportunities for students.
  • Light the Night Walk for Leukemia
  • London Food Bank
 
  • Armagh House
  • My Sister’s Place
  • Children’s Health Foundation
  •  London Whitecaps Girls Soccer
  • St. Thomas Jr. Stars Hockey
 
  “One of our most heartwarming initiatives has been building a backyard playground with the Million Dollar Smiles Foundation for a child living with a life-threatening illness. This project reflects the spirit of our people—coming together to create joy, hope, and unforgettable memories for a family in need.” Kirsty Hynds,  Magil Construction
 
   
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 How michael + clark construction builds community: Canstruction

Canstruction is more than a design and engineering competition; it’s a movement that brings together the creativity of architects, engineers, students, and volunteers to build giant structures entirely out of canned goods. Once the event concludes, all the food used in these creations is donated to the London Food Bank, helping to support individuals and families in our community who need it most.

The annual project involves LDCA member companies who use their ingenuity and creativity to create structures using only canned goods. this years competition featured LDCA members Co-Elevate, Dillon, EllisDon, J-AAR, MTE Consultants, and  Strik Baldinelli Moniz. 

 

As the proud host of Canstruction London, Michael + Clark Construction is deeply committed to the spirit of this initiative. Each year, we’re fortunate to leverage our network to connect incredible local businesses—not only to raise awareness about the food insecurity needs in our community, but to support those who benefit most. In 2025, we were thrilled to see just over 17,000 non-perishable food items donated, which translates to 20,710 lbs in London Food Bank terms. We also raised $1,100 through voting and monetary contributions during the 10-day voting phase, with every dollar going directly to Salvation Army London Family Services and the London Food Bank.

click here to read the full submission

 
  
 
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How LiUNA Members Build Community
  • Charity Partnership Program
    Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario
    London Cross Cultural learner Centre
    Public basketball court, Komoka
 
  • Anova
  • Stevenson Children’s Camp, Dorchester,
  • Dorchester Park Charity Golf Tournament
  • London Food Bank
 
 “These projects are a win-win,” said Local 1059 Business Manager Brandon MacKinnon. “Our pre-apprentices get practical, real-world experience, and the community benefits from improved facilities that support important services.”
 
 
 
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How EllisDon builds community:
  • London Food Bank
  • My Sister's Place,
  • Joan's Place
  • London Humane Society
  • Men's Mission
 
Outside London
  • Hockey Helps the Homeless
  • United Way (through LiUNA 1059)
  • Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
  • Waterloo Regional Health Network
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario
  • Terry Fox Run
 
 
 
 
   LDCA Logo                                     Scaffolding for roofing  Watch the build in progress

 
 

LevelUp!: Family Temporary Shelter

Objective: Give three high school construction programs the opportunity to build temporary shelters that exposed participants to multiple trades and provided community benefits

Participants: LDCA Members: Copps Buildall, Curney Mechanical, Courtney Roofing, Dielco Electric Ltd, Fanshawe College, Home Depot Pro London, jpw Systems, LDCSB, LiUNA 1059, Magil Construction, Paramount Paint, Andy Spriet. TVDSB, with support from: LCH, Mitten, Milwaukee, TRS Components Ltd,

The shelters were moved to Oneida Nation of the Thames where they were combined to create a temporary  shelter for a family of four while their new home was being completed.

Participants: LDCA, Magil, Curney Mechanical, Doug Terry Homes, Imagine Build, Rotary of London, 

The family moved in during April 2025 and is living there  as their new home is being finished.

 
  
 
  
How S.E.M Construction Builds Community:

  • LDCA Young Construction Leaders Group
  • LDCA Women in Construction Group
  • St. Joseph Health care foundation
  • London Food Bank
  • United Way
  • Youth Opportunities unlimited
  • Prostate  Cancer - Movember
  • Reforest London
  • St. Mary & St. Moses Church
  • West Park Health Centre
  •  The Church of St. Paul The Anchorite
  • Red Cross
  • London Junior Knights
  • Coptic Orphans Association
  • London Ramblers Basketball
  • West London Minor Hockey Association
  • U 11 Cobras Hockey Club
  • St. Thomas Community Christian School
  • St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association
 
  
 
   How DIELCO INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS Build Community:
  • Ark Aid Street Mission
  • Various churches
  • Teen Challenge Men’s Center
  • Various hospitals in London / St. Thomas
  • London Food Bank
  • Various sports teams, golf tournaments and schools
 
 
 
 
     
 
  
 
 
How J-AAR builds community:
  • Youth Opportunities Unlimited through various fundraising initiatives and the support of our business partners
  • London Children’s Museum
  • Various youth sports organizations
  • University of Wester Ontario Bursary Fanshawe
  • Bursaries Special Olympics
  • London Food Bank
  • Various employee/partner causes
 
               
    
 
 

How STRIK, BALDINELLI, MONIZ builds community:

Donations & Fundraising

  • Children’s Museum - $75,000 to sponsor the S.T.E.A.M. Makers Space

  • Humane Society of London and Middlesex (HSLM) - $100,000 donation, assisting with events, and fundraising

  • London Food Bank Donations

  • Annual Canned Food Drive Donations

  • Annual Toys for Tots Donation

  • London Abused Women’s Shelter

  • Business Cares Food Drive

  • Food4Kids Waterloo

  • Fresh Start Support Services

  • Cancer Survivor Garden

  • Strathroy Hospice

Community Projects & Volunteering

  • Canstruction

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • SARI Therapeutic Riding Centre – Donated Consulting Services

  • Muslim Association of Canada Projects and Donations – Donated Consulting Services


Education & Awards

  • Mike Baldinelli Memorial Award in Engineering

  • Andrea Myles Memorial Bursary in Engineering

  • Regular Co-op & Internship Opportunities & Scholarships

Sports & Teams Sponsorship

  • Hockey - Mt. Brydges Cougars

  • Baseball - Lucan-Ilderton Athletics

  • Rugby - London St. Georges RFC

  • Soccer - Del-Ko Brydge U9 Tier 1

  • Figure Skating – Mount Brydges Skating Club, Magic Blades Synchronized Skating

  • Employee Running Races - Hustle for Hospice 5K Run/WalkEvents and Sponsorships

  • LHBA Platinum Sponsorship

  • J-AAR Business Partner Charity Golf Tournament supporting: YouthOpportunities Unlimited

Children’s Health Foundation

  • Western University – Great Northern Canadian Toboggan Race

  • Hospital Activity Book for Children – Partners of Make a Wish

  • London Health Sciences Foundation

  • RCS School Auction Sale

 
    
 

 How HAYMAN CONSTRUCTION INC. builds community:

  • The Boys and Girls Club
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • United Way annual campaign 
  • Business Cares Food Drive
  • St. John the Evangelist Anglican church meal programs
  • Paul's Place (formerly St. Paul's Social Services)
  • Kiwanis Music Festival
  • Ronald McDonald House
  
 
 
 
This  gala is the perfect opportunity to highlight the incredible work you do no your community.
Share stories and images of your company's passion projects  Whether it's a small-scale local initiative or a major community-wide effort, we want to know how your company makes a difference. 
   
 
  Submit your Community Building Project
 
   
 
 Find out more about the 2025 Gala and how to order tickets 

All proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the London Food Bank

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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