Sifton has a long history of community involvement, stretching back to the first piece of parkland donated by founder Harry Sifton in the 1940's.
Below are a few key reasons why we proudly call ourselves a community builder.
- We have donated over 200 acres of parkland the city of London, with similar donations in Brantford and Guelph
- The Sifton Botanical Bog, deemed a significant biological reserve, was given to London in the early 60's
- Together with the City of London, Sifton preserved and protected Kains Woods, an environmentally sensitive area in the west end of the city
- We take part in the London Corporate Challenge, with proceeds going to various charities
- We are a major sponsor of the Dig Deep Volleyball tournament, with proceeds going to Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
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In 1998 - during our 75th Anniversary - Sifton employees and suppliers took part in several special projects, including:
- building the Springbank Express station in Springbank park
- helping redesign and rebuild "The Street Where You Live" , a permanent exhibit at the London Regional Children's Museum
- planting trees in Guelph
- donating books to schools in Brantford and Guelph
- One London Place - the tallest office building in London and built by Sifton - is home to the United Way stair climb, the annual blood donor clinic and the Peregrine Falcon watch
- We supported the London Public Library with funding for the new downtown branch, as well as local health care with a donation to London hospitals
- Every year, we sponsor children's baseball, soccer and hockey teams
- In 2001, we provided scholarship funding for two Fanshawe College students
- We are a founding member of the London Home Builders Association which celebrates 50 years in 2002
- We received the Ontario Solicitor General Award 1991 for the Sifton Safety Home, which was the first of its kind in North America
- Glen Sifton has been named to Mayor's list in the safety category
- In 1990, we received a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of London for outstanding contribution to preservation and enhancement of London's natural environment and quality of life.
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