Community involvement
Community support comes in many forms. Local services that raise quality of life. Sports and recreation to promote well-being and bring fans together. Events that raise awareness about important social issues. Professional development and advocacy for the legal industry and students entering the field.
Harrison Pensa considers requests to support and promote programs, services and projects based on inclusion, empowerment and celebration. Below are past and ongoing activities and partnerships:
London Knights, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum turf repair, Marner Assist Foundation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry See the Line: Concussion Research and Awareness, Great Lake Canadians / Thames Centre Recreational Department new stadium turf sponsorship, Centrefield Sports Facility, BRDRLESS Dance, and local sports leagues and teams
Food Security
Lawyers Feed the Hungry, London Food Bank, Business Cares Food Drive, London Lawyers Leadership Challenge supporting United Way Elgin Middlesex
Relief of Homelessness
Indwell Hope and Homes, Unity Project emergency shelter and supportive housing, Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
Arts and Culture
Museum London Resilient London exhibition, London Multicultural Festival
Programs and Services
London Abused Women’s Centre – International Woman’s Day Breakfast and Shine the Light on Woman Abuse, Wortley Pride, London Pride Festival, Community Living London, L’Arche London, Hutton House, Youth Opportunities Unlimited – Joan’s Place, Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, Daya Counselling Centre, Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre, Anova, Project Recover assisting survivors of human trafficking to address financial fraud and debt after exploitation
Children’s Health Foundation – Magical Winter Ball and Children’s Golf Classic, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area, Sunshine Foundation, Children’s Aid Society and Glen Cairn Community Centre, Toys for Tots, Thames Valley District School Board – Walk & Run for the Fun’d, 5K Your Way, JDRF Canada, BGC London, Junior Achievement (JA) Southwestern Ontario, Sari Therapeutic Riding, Friends of St. Joseph’s High School
Middlesex Law Association – Courthouse Rocks, Opening of the Courts, Student Mentorship Program, Western Scholarship in Honour of Joyce Thomas, Brad Hodgson Civil Litigation Award, The Jon D. Harrison Memorial Fund
