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Building Community Foundations for Self-Reliance

Low Income Family Empowerment * Sole-support Parent Information Network

  • Home
  • About LIFE*SPIN
    • 2019 Current Board of Directors
    • Complaint Procedure
  • Our Dedicated Donors
  • Photos
  • Programs
    • Community Advocate
    • Pocket-Sized Farm
    • Housing Initative
    • Old East Common
    • Free Store
    • Christmas Program
    • Commity Volunteer Income Tax Program
    • Back Pack Program
  • London Resources
    • Parental Support Program
    • Child & Youth Activities
    • Housing & Shelter
    • Food
    • Children's Health
    • Health and Wellness
    • Legal and Financial Advice
  • Contact Us
  • Articles
  • Printable Forms
    • Volunteer Form

 Upcoming Events 2019

LIFE*SPIN Youth Job Fair:

If you are in high school and are interested in working on one of our environmental sustainability projects this summer, please bring your resume to our Job Fair at LIFE*SPIN on March 11th at 1:00pm.  Be part of awesomeness!

Free Store:

The Free Store is open on Monday and Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm and on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm.  It is located at 872 Dundas Street. (Corner of Dundas and Ontario)  Be ready for that cold weather season with next-to- new clothing for you and the whole family! Generous donations daily of clothing and footwear for all! For more information click Free Store.

Income Tax Specialist:

By appointment only. LIFE*SPIN provides free assistance to file income taxes for low-income individuals, for current and past years. We are now booking appointments for 2018 taxes.  See Programs here.

Just for Girls:

Welcoming girls between the ages of 13 and 18 for another fun season of amazing activities! We will be meeting at LIFE*SPIN every other week on Wednesday evenings 5pm-7pm (just like last year). Our next gatherings are: Wednesday, February 13,  February 27th, March 13 and March 27th. These girls experience fun activities like making art, going to the Grand Theater, rock climbing, food education, empowerment and FUN!  Activities and fun are endless! Bus Tickets, dinner and all activities are all provided for those at every session! 

LIFE*SPIN Community Dinner:

Our Community Dinners have started up again!  Come and learn to cook a nutritious meal to eat together!  Good folks, good fun and good food.  Mark your calendar for the next LIFE*SPIN Community Dinner Wednesdays, February 27 and March 27 at 5:30pm.

Summer Jobs for Youth - Job Fair:

Last summer we were able to hire 15 youth to work at LIFE*SPIN, many for their first job experience. If you are interested in working on one of our environmental sustainability projects this March Break fun for children ages 5-12. Games, stories, crafts, delicious snacks and good times. Parents can sit in on the Registered Education Savings Plansummer, please come to our job fair. Bring your resume. March 11th at 1:00pm at LIFE*SPIN!

March Break Seed Planting Party:

March Break fun for children ages 5-12. Games, stories, crafts, delicious snacks and good times.  Parents can sit in on the Registered Education Savings Plan Workshop, while the kids are entertained at the party just for them.  Please call to register. We will have registration forms available at this event for the Easter Egg Hunt and the free summer day-camp program, Pocket-Sized Farms. March 13 @ 1:00pm

The Ukelettes Coffee House:

The First Friday of each month is  a night of song with hosts, The Ukelettes, as they lead an enjoyable evening of song, with hot coffee and treats!  The next Coffee House will be March 2, at 7:00pm.

PRO-BONO Tenancy Act:

These legal workshops are important for you come to!  If you attended our first one, you now know everything about doing up a Last Will and Testament! Our next one is being held on  February 13 at 1:00pm and you are invited to learn all about  Residential Tenancy - which means, If you are a tenant - this is important for you!  Further, on March 20th, our Pro-Bono experts will cover consumer protection. Amazing important information all for free at LIFE*SPIN! Preregister at LIFE*SPIN by calling us or coming in and leaving your name.  After all, Knowledge is Power!

Registered Disabilities Savings Plan and Registered Education Savings Plans

If you have a registered disability learn how you can receive $1,000 for free every year through a RDSP. We will also be covering how you can receive $500 of free money for your child's education with a RESP!  We will be having a workshop on March 13th at 1:00 p.m. to cover these plans but in the meantime, please do not hesitate to ask us about how these can serve you   Please register, free for all! For more information, please click here.

RDSP information Booklet

RDSP Printable

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RESP Information Booklet

RESP Printable

RESP/RDSP WORKSHOPS:

We also have workshops on RDSP and RESPs with special guests to get the true insight of both of these plan and how they can really help you.  These workshops are extremely helpful and informative to you and may really help you and your children financially! The next workshop is March 13th at 1:00pm. Please mark your calendar for this workshop because it is an important one! 


 Location

LIFE*SPIN
866A Dundas Street

PO Box 2801
London, Ontario N6A 4H4
Phone: (519) 438-8676
life@execulink.com

Map and Directions

 Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:30- noon & 1:00-4:30
Tuesday: 9:30- noon & 1:00-4:30
Wednesday: 9:30- noon & 1:00-4:30
Free Store
Monday 10:00 - 2:00
Tuesday: 3:00-7:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 2:00

 

WELCOME TO LIFE*SPIN

Low Income Family Empowerment*Sole-Support Parent Information Network

         LIFE*SPIN is one of the longest established and most respected Community Economic Development (CED) organizations serving low-income citizens in Ontario. The mission of LIFE*SPIN is to provide information and support for individuals surviving on low-incomes, and to support the empowerment and self-development of these individuals in their efforts to attain self-sufficiency.

LIFE*SPIN is a grassroots organization that has led programming in London for over 25 years.These programs are all geared to enhancing the lives of low-income families through education, advocacy, and community-building. Front-line services include social benefits mediation, publication of public legal educational resources, housing, environmental education workshops, nutrition programs, financial literacy, Income Tax preparation clinic, children & senior’s programs, a Free Store, and homelessness prevention supports.

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LIFE*SPIN NEWS 


Our February Newsletter is available at the following link:

Issue 29 SpinCycle


Jacqueline Thompson Mayors Honour List for 2019

On Tuesday, January 13th, 2019 at City Hall, our very own Jacqueline Thompson received an Honour from The Corporation of The City of London, as being named to the 2019 Mayor's New Year's Honour List for outstanding contributions to Humanitarianism in the City of London!  Of course, the Life*Spin Team came and cheered her on!  We are extremely proud of our executive director and the architect/creator of Life*Spin!



With (some of the) cheering section for the award presentation!





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Charitable Tax Number: 891967069 RR0001

LIFE*SPIN is a registered charity, which annually files reports with Canada Revenue Agency. 

To view the reports for the past 5 years, click on the following link:  Canada Revenue Agency ~ Financial Reports

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