County of Brant announced it has exceeded its fundraising goal for the new Wilkin Family Community Centre on Monday, June 16, 2025.
This achievement comes following the news that the County has received a grant to support the project.
“There are so many people in the community that we would like to thank for helping with this project,” said David Bailey, Mayor for the County of Brant. “Thank you to all the donors for their incredible generosity. The support you have shown demonstrates why the County of Brant is such a wonderful place to call home.”
Major donors ($5,000 and above) included:
• Donald and Jo-Anne Wilkin Fund, Brant Community Foundation
• Advantage Maintenance Products Ltd.
• Pelton Bros. Transport Ltd.
• Robert Martin and Mary Kerr Martin; In memory of Verne Martin, Senior
• The Bell Family
• Calendar Club
• David G. Powell
• Envirotex Products Inc.
• Jeff’s atWork Office Furniture
• Paris Beer Company
• Pinevest Homes
• Ron and Joan Underwood
• Paris Lawn Bowling Club
“Also, we’d like to thank the Fundraising Committee for your unwavering dedication,” said Mayor Bailey. “Your commitment, time and energy has played a key role in the success of this fundraising campaign.”
Fundraising Committee members included:
• Mayor David Bailey
• Councillor John Bell
• Andrew Jones
• Jon Lynne-Davies
• Marlene Heckendorn
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. Fundraising began in the spring of 2024, with the campaign working group actively securing 97% of the donations. Construction on the facility is expected to be completed in 2025.
“We are incredibly excited for the Wilkin Family Community Centre to be completed.” said Mayor Bailey. “We look forward to welcoming the community to this space, which will be a hub for community and family gatherings, recreation opportunities, and celebrations for many generations to come.”
Updates on the project, including additional details on the grant funding received, as well as information on a Grand Opening event, will be shared in the near future.
