Terrace Lodge Fundraising Cheque

Jack Coukuyt, our Board Chair presented a cheque to go towards the fundraising for the work being done to revitalize and renew the comforts of home at Terrace Lodge. To learn more about their project, find them at http://www.donatetoterracelodge.ca

Aylmer-Malahide Museum Cheque Presentation

Board member Dr. Dennis Boadway presented a cheque to the team at the Aylmer-Malahide Museum for an upcoming edu-kits project for youth.

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

As Canadians continue to adapt to the realities of COVID-19, local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs, and build vibrant, resilient communities.

Junior Achievement South Western Ontario Program Feedback

Program Highlights  During the in-class JA Economics for Success program, students used games and multimedia to:  Learn why it’s important to stay in school and explore post-secondary options  Gain an understanding of what life is like after high school  Map their interests, skills, and passions to possible careers  Learn how to network, identify a mentor,…

EESS Supper Bag Program

The Aylmer Area Community Foundation was proud to grant money to the Supper Bag program which is a meal kit for East Elgin Secondary School(EESS) families. There is a tremendous team of EESS staff volunteers that help to put the meal kit ingredients in the bags, order the groceries and deliver the food to the…

O’Neil’s Angel Fund 2020

Thank you to Dennis and Lana O'Neil from O'Neil's Fine Jewellery, for stepping up in 2020 and launching the final angel ornament in support of the Aylmer Area Community Foundation. The proceeds of the angel sales were donated to the AACF to give back to the community.

St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing

Board member, Dave Dykeman presented a cheque to St. Thomas - Elgin Second Stage Housing for their project initiatives. Thank you to our donors who continue to give generously so we can make a positive impact in our community.

Cheque Presentation CCCA

Board member Dennis Boadway presented a cheque to Catfish Creek Conservation Authority for $1,000. The organization is looking for new ways through this virtual project to connect with the community.

AACF 2020 Angel is here!

The Aylmer Area Community Foundation 2020 angel is now available for purchase at O'Neil's Fine Jewellery! This will be the final collectable ornament and this year's angel is definitely fitting for the year. It will make a beautiful keepsake to show our community spirit and perseverance. The angel is only $20 (cash only please) and proceeds…

Supporting a great local project

Aylmer Area Community Foundation board member Larry Jeffery presented a cheque for $1,500 to the Aylmer Malahide Museum in support of a project they are undertaking. Users will be able to walk through Aylmer and use their device to view what the buildings used to look like 'then and now' and learn some history. The…