Over 55 Skills At Work
What’s New at Over 55: Fall is here! And with the arrival of the cooler weather, it’s time to turn our thoughts to those fall projects you may have been considering. Although the pandemic has meant challenges to the way things are done, it’s still important to keep on top of maintenance projects. And Over […]
This global pandemic has impacted all of us, and forced us to rethink one of our most exciting OTF pilot projects. In 2019, we began the process of working with London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) to bring our programming and workshops to its residents. The aim was to not only increase learning options for residents, […]
Thank You OTF! With the pandemic impacting so many communities around the world, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on a positive end to our OTF Grow Grant. In 2017, Over 55 Skills At Work was awarded an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant. The $397,000 was invested into our organization to help […]
Dear Clients: As COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus continues to challenge how we work and deliver service, we would like to inform you that our offices are closed until at least April 6th. We remain available to you via phone – (519)438-1111 and e-mail – info@o55.ca. We are still offering our full range of services, but please be […]
In this season of giving, we ask that you consider a tax-deductible donation to Over 55 London. As you are no doubt aware, we are one of the few organizations in London providing our services to individuals age 55+, and we rely on options such as fundraising to help sustain the organization.
We are excited to announce our new Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) project, which is being funded under the Seed stream. This project brings us into an exciting new partnership with London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) to pilot a program which will engage residents in an existing LMCH building. Our focus will be to work with […]
Conserving energy in your home benefits your wallet and the environment. Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to minimize their carbon footprint and be more gentle with the Earth. Along with energy-saving behaviours such as taking shorter showers, being cautious of what time you should run appliances, turning lights off and unplugging […]
If you’re looking to sell your home or increase its value, here are 10 kitchen and bathroom upgrade ideas that could increase your resale value. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list to help set you on the right path and give some inspiration for your upcoming project.
After a couple of months of intense negotiating, Over 55 Skills at Work has successfully partnered with Neighbourhood Watch London. The embattled community safety program was facing severe funding cuts, leaving its fate uncertain. Our very own Rodolfo Martinez saw an opportunity to help, recognizing the important role Neighbourhood Watch plays within the community. Boasting […]
As the years have continued to progress—as they do—so too have the calls to address climate change. While the problem is indeed global, changing habits at a local level can help offset the strain on our environment. This isn’t new news, but knowledge is power, and sometimes a little encouragement is all we need. Knowing […]