Aylmer Area Community Foundation

04/10/2026

A new digital sign will be coming to the Aylmer Legion - Branch 81 thanks to the recent grant awarded from the AACF. Steve Blankenship, board member of the AACF was pleased to present the cheque.

04/09/2026

A big thank you to Susan and Kevin at Minerva Art Gallery for opening their doors to us for our Annual General Meeting. What a beautiful space; be sure to visit Kevin! Also, thanks to Mike and Blake at Graham Scott Enns LLP. It's exciting to see our foundation grow and how we are positively impacting our community thanks to our donors.

04/02/2026

Staff and students from Davenport Public School accepted a cheque from board members Pat Campbell and Dave Dykeman from the Aylmer Area Community Foundation. Funds from this grant will go towards their wind instrument care and maintenance to be able to offer this important program.

03/30/2026

Give the child in your life a fun and interactive experience on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2pm at the Aylmer Old Town Hall Theatre with the high energy, entertaining and interactive production of The Three Musketeers! This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages. - Aylmer Performing Arts Council
🎟Tickets Available at Campbells II downtown Aylmer
🎟 Eventbrite(online fees apply): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-company-presents-the-three-musketeers-tickets-1982540923270
🎟 at the door if tickets are available.

03/23/2026

Kate Kent, member of the AACF grants committee was thrilled to present a cheque to Jeff and Debbie from the Bayham Historical Society in the amount of $4,000. Their grant funds will go towards beautifying the exterior of the Edison Museum and making it more accessible. Congratulations to the dedicated volunteers for their vision and hard work.

03/06/2026

A warm congratulations to Kim & Martin Miller and the team at Your Independent Grocer for the grand re-opening of their beautiful store. They have done an impressive job transforming and filling their space with fresh and new products. As part of their celebration, they donated $500 to the Aylmer Area Community Foundation. Kim's heartfelt message this morning talked about their priority in our community being "people, purpose and partnerships" and we are grateful to be part of that. Members of our AACF board were in attendance early this morning to receive the official cheque.

02/21/2026

On Saturday February 21, 2026 Kin Canada Celebrates Kin Kindness day! You can participate too! Simply do a small act of kindness for someone in your life! - Kinsmen Club of Aylmer

On Saturday February 21, 2026 Kin Canada Celebrates Kin Kindness day! You can participate too! Simply do a small act of kindness for someone in your life!

12/01/2025

David Mennill, board member of the AACF braved the cold to deliver a grant cheque to the Dunboyne Cemetery. We are grateful for the hard working volunteers!

11/28/2025

A big thank you to St. Paul's United Church - Aylmer, Ontario for their outreach. AACF board member, Susan Morrell presented a grant cheque to further the work of their community projects and to those they support.

11/21/2025

A reminder that you are invited to the official Christmas Lighting of the Parks on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm in Palmer Park. Thank you to the many volunteers for your hours of service to help decorate the parks for the lighting. The Aylmer Area Community Band and Choir will lead the caroling that night, Miller's Your Independent Grocer will be providing treats and our friends from the Aylmer Royal Bank branch will be serving hot chocolate.

11/14/2025

Join us for the official Christmas Lighting of the Parks on Friday, November 21 at 6:30 pm in Palmer Park(Bandshell). Thank you to the hardworking volunteers for decorating the parks for the lighting. The Aylmer Area Community Band and Choir will lead the caroling that night, Your Independent Grocer will be providing treats and our friends from the Aylmer Royal Bank branch will be serving hot chocolate. A great example of community spirit!