County of Brant Nears Fundraising Goal for Wilkin Family Community Centre

County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant is excited to share that it is less than $15,000 away from reaching the fundraising goal for the new Wilkin Family Community Centre. This follows three significant donations that will be announced early in the new year “The amount of community support we have received for this project is truly incredible,” said Mayor David Bailey. “With less than $15,000 left from a $400,000 campaign, we couldn’t be prouder and more grateful for the support of our local businesses and residents. The generosity shown demonstrates why the County of Brant is such a wonderful place to call home ”

The Wilkin Family Community Centre has a construction cost of $1.6 million, with a fundraising goal of $400,000 to help reduce the financial impact on the municipality. Since March 2024, the campaign working group has been actively securing significant donations. Construction on the facility is expected to be completed in 2025. "We cannot wait to welcome the community to the Wilkin Family Community Centre!” said Mayor Bailey. “The space will be a hub for gatherings, recreation, and cultural events for generations We encourage everyone to join us in bringing this incredible facility to life and contributing to something truly meaningful."

Donors who wish to be recognized will be acknowledged on the Donor Wall in the Great Room of the Wilkin Family Community Centre. Several naming opportunities are also available.

The new Wilkin Family Community Centre, located at 169 Grand River Street North in Paris, will feature approximately 2,055 square feet of indoor space. The centre will offer facilities for indoor and outdoor recreation, social activities, family gatherings, cultural and arts events, and various other opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy. It will be Brant's first net-zero building and will also house the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and the Paris Seniors Club 99.

For more information, please visit wwwbrant ca/WilkinFamilyCommu nityCentre or contact Lesley Jackson, Director of Community Partnerships at 519-442-7268.