Four Elgin county organizations are the recipients of funding to launch new projects that will benefit the communities they serve.
The United Way Elgin Middlesex was allocated over $1.9 million in grants to support pandemic recovery through the federal government’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
Receiving funding are the Aylmer Performing Arts Council, the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority, Elgin Community Futures Development Corporation and the Vienna Lions Club.
Elgin County
- $57,500 was invested to fund the Aylmer Performing Arts Council to hire a project coordinator & consultant, upgrade audio/performance equipment and relaunch a modernized “Kids and Company Theatre.”
- $67,824 was invested to fund Catfish Creek Conservation Authority to upgrade its internet service to enable online booking and payments and digital signage.
- $20,000 was invested to fund Elgin Community Futures Development Corporation to remove physical and technological barriers to make its programs and services accessible and reach all socioeconomic groups.
- $25,623 was invested to fund Vienna Lions Club to purchase modern, comfortable and easy-to clean chairs and tables for its community hub.
