Council Visits Community Groups to Say Thank you - 2024 Community Grants Program

The Warden and Councillors will be visiting community groups throughout the summer/fall to recognize community groups that have been provided funding through the County's Community Grants Program and personal thank them for all they do for Annapolis County.

For information on the County's Community Grant Program, please contact Nancy Whitman

 

Thursday, July 18th & Friday, July 19th:

Warden Alex Morrison, Deputy Warden Brad Redden, and Councillors David Hudson, Dustin Enslow, Bruce Prout, Brian "Fuzzy" Connell, Michael Gunn, and Lynn Longmire had a wonderful time visiting organizations and chatting with community members; these two days of visits saw over $85,000 go to support these community groups.

Paradise Historical Society

The Paradise Historical Society received a community grant in the amount of $20,000 to contribute to the installation of a vertical lift for the centre.

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The Centrelea Community Hall received a community grant in the amount of $10,000 to contribute to upgrades to the building.

Paradise Comm Hall

The Paradise Community Hall received a community grant in the amount of $10,000 to contribute to repairs to the building.

Port George Lighthouse

The Port George Lighthouse Assoc. received a community grant in the amount of $15,333 to contribute to the Lighthouse Restoral Project 2024 - replace siding. 

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RCL Branch 33, Bridgetown, received a community grant in the amount of $10,268.42 to contribute to the accessibility ramp upgrades and installation.

Clarence Comm Hall 

The Clarence Community Hall received a community grant in the amount of $5,000 to contribute to pavilion upgrades and a heat pump.

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The Bridgetown Curling Club received a community grant in the amount of $5,000 to contribute to repairs to the building.

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The Bridgetown Lawn Bowling & Quoits Club received a community grant in the amount of $3,467.40 to contribute to roof repairs to the building.

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Valley Doulas received a community grant in the amount of $2,500 to contribute to community prenatal and postpartum support.

West Paradis Community Hall

The West Paradise Community Hall received a community grant in the amount of $1,200 to contribute to the roof, electrical, and plumbing upgrades.

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The Save Our Old Forests Association (SOOF) received a community grant in the amount of $2,500 to contribute to a fundraising event.

 

Friday, July 12th

Warden Alex Morrison, Deputy Warden Brad Redden, and Councillors Diane LeBlanc and Brian "Fuzzy" Connell had a wonderful day on visiting organizations; this single day of visits saw over $75,000 go to support these community groups.

Anna Valley Ex 20000

Annapolis Valley Exhibition received a community grant on the amount of $20,000 to contribute to repairs and upgrades.

Cottage Cove Wharf 20000

Cottage Cove District Wharf Society received a community grant on the amount of $20,000 to contribute to phase 2 of wharf upgrades and repairs.

Three River Community Centre 18299.10

Three Rivers Community Association received a community grant on the amount of $18,299.10 to help support the purchase and installation of a single-phase dishwasher.

Lawrencetown Youth Arena 8000

Lawrencetown Exhibition Youth Arena received a community grant on the amount of $8,000 to contribute to upgrades to the building.

Port George Regional Rec Centre 5000

Port George Regional Recreation Centre received a community grant on the amount of $5,000 to contribute to a heat pump installation.

Heart of the Valley Festival 2500

The Heart of the Valley Festival received a community grant on the amount of $2,500 to contribute to the Maritime Junior Heavy Events Championship

Wilmot Community Centre 2400

Wilmot Community Centre received a community grant on the amount of $2,400 to contribute to repairs and renovations to the hall.

Lawrencetown and Area Senior Assoc. 1775

Lawrencetown and Area Senior Association received a community grant on the amount of $1,775 to contribute to senior fitness classes.

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