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The Elizabeth Kelly Foundation |
The Elizabeth Kelly Foundation (EKF) is named after Elizabeth Kelly, a devoted and much loved librarian of the original library in Almonte. Established in 1985 to provide financial support to enhance library facilities and programs in Almonte, today the Foundation supports literacy and learning throughout Lanark County.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Through its strategy of matching funds, the Foundation provides supplementary financial support to registered charities, including libraries and schools and to non-profits and individuals for innovative programs and initiatives that contribute to life-long learning by advancing literacy, creativity and education for residents in Lanark County.
GOVERNANCE
The Foundation is a registered charitable (not-for-profit) corporation in Ontario, Canada. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected annually from its Membership. The Board meets, as required, throughout the year.
An Annual General Meeting is open to Members and the general public.
An Annual General Meeting is open to Members and the general public.
BECOME A MEMBER!
If your are interested in helping to grow literacy and drive learning across our community, consider becoming a member of the Foundation. Have you any thoughts and ideas for a community project? The Foundation is always seeking new members and new ideas to help us expand our reach and impact.
Contact the Board to explore the offerings and benefits of being a Member of the Foundation.
Join us!
Contact the Board to explore the offerings and benefits of being a Member of the Foundation.
Join us!
"The biggest impact my father had on my life was teaching the importance of literacy." (Thomas Steinbeck)