Category: Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Sending Sunshine Western

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Sending Sunshine Western, affiliated with the charity Sending Sunshine, is committed to brightening the lives of seniors by addressing social isolation and loneliness through heartfelt connections with Western students. Our club creates and distributes personalized cards, spreading joy, companionship, and encouragement to seniors who may feel alone. By organizing creative card-making events and meaningful volunteer activities, we foster a supportive community that benefits both seniors and students. Our efforts raise awareness about senior isolation, promote social inclusion, and enhance mental well-being for all participants. Through these initiatives, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors and the Western University community.

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https://www.westernlink.ca/organization/sendingsunshine

motionballU Western

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motionball is a nation-wide not-for-profit organization that builds funds & awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation

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https://www.westernlink.ca/organization/motionball

Community Volunteering/Philanthropy Health and Wellness

Students for Health Humanities

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Students for Health Humanities at Western University is a welcoming club that promotes empathy and compassion in the health field through interdisciplinary discussions, projects, and volunteerism. We explore topics like narrative medicine, perceptions of illness and recovery, and medical representation in art. By fostering a holistic outlook, we aim to challenge the traditional impersonal approach to healthcare and cultivate a more compassionate future. Join us in shaping a healthcare landscape that values human connection and individual experiences.

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E: healthhumanities.club@westernusc.ca

Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Campfire Circle Western

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Campfire Circle Western is a student-run club affiliated with Campfire Circle, a camp for children with cancer. We strive to bring individuals from all different backgrounds, camp and non-camp alike, together to create a community on campus with the common goal of having fun and promoting camp spirit. Through exciting and interactive camp-themed programming like camp crafts, club socials, our annual 5k charity race, and more, we aim to raise funds and awareness for Campfire Circle while helping to put the camp in campus! Help us make the spirit of summer last all year 🙂 Check out our Instagram page @campfirecirclewestern

Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

World University Service of Canada

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A World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Local Committee is a campus-based group of students, faculty and staff who share our belief in the power of education to change the world. They want to promote global understanding and cooperation and increase understanding of international development issues on campus and in the community.As a Western Local Committee member, you join with others to create change on our campus and community by:1. Promoting and participating in unique overseas learning opportunities in developing countries, such as Students Without Borders, the Annual International Forum and more!2. Sponsoring student who previously had refugee-status to pursue their studies on Canadian campuses3. Educating and advocating for social change through activities and events that reach tens of thousands of young people every year like our Shine a Light Campaign or Uniterra Symposium! Does this sound like something you’d like to become involved in? Then come join WUSC!

More Information:
Website: https://wusc.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WuscWestern
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wuscwestern/

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Right to Play Western

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RTP Western is the Western chapter of the larger charity organization, Right to Play. We host sports tournaments, club socials, and more, with all proceeds going directly to the Right to Play charity. With these funds, Right to Play has a mission to “protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play”. By joining our club as a member, you’ll enjoy discounts on every single RTP event, along with amazing membership perks and the chance to win great prizes throughout the year. If you love sports and want to help make a real difference for youth development worldwide, RTP Western is the perfect club for you.

More Information:
Website: https://www.righttoplay.ca/en-ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rtpwestern
Instagram: @rtpwestern

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Purple Spur Society

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The Purple Spur Society (Spur) is Western University’s largest and oldest social charity club. For over 83 years, Spur has embodied Western’s spirit by hosting a variety of social and philanthropic events that unite the campus community. Through these events, ticket sales and donations have helped Spur contribute $45,000 to Childhood Cancer Canada in 2025 alone, and over $180,000 to local charities in the past decade. Spur is dedicated to fostering connection, enhancing the student experience, and championing values of diversity, inclusion, and empowerment—truly living and breathing the spirit of Western.

More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/thepurplespursociety
https://www.instagram.com/purplespur_uwo/

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Asian Christian Fellowship

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Western’s Asian Christian Fellowship (ACF) is a student-run club that focuses on learning more about God and what it means to lead a Christian life. We aim to love unconditionally as Christ first loved us by supporting and encouraging each other in our daily lives, and sharing the good news of Christ with others. We welcome people of all ethnicities and all religious backgrounds!

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W: https://westernacf.wordpress.com
I: @westernacf
F: https://www.facebook.com/uwoacf/
E: westernacf@gmail.com

Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Friends of Medecins Sans Frontieres

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Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières UWO is a student association affiliated with the international emergency medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF, aka Doctors Without Borders). We are a diverse group of students dedicated to supporting MSF operations through global health awareness initiatives, fundraising, and collaboration within Western, in the London community, and beyond. We enthusiastically welcome members from all disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels to reflect MSF’s multifaceted team, including those with medical, finance, logistics, IT, administration, human resources, and communications backgrounds. This year, we’re excited to share events such as the biannual Western University Health & Research Conference, a public health case competition, and myriad opportunities for humanitarian involvement. We’re looking forward to working with you!

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F: https://www.facebook.com/WesternMSF
I: https://www.instagram.com/western_fomsf/

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UNICEF Western

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UNICEF Western aims to raise awareness and fundraise for UNICEF’s global mandate and mission, as well as to educate students on how they can help children around the world.

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Website: unicefwestern.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unicefwestern
Instagram: @unicefwestern