The County of Brant has received a $20,000 donation from Pinevest Homes in support of the Wilkin Family Community Centre, bringing the municipality closer to its $400,000 fundraising goal for the project.
“Pinevest Homes has been a wonderful supporter of many County of Brant projects,” said Mayor David Bailey. “This donation reflects their ongoing commitment to giving back to the community, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.”
Pinevest Homes, a home-building company with over 15 years of experience in the County of Brant and surrounding areas, has a long history of community support. Previous contributions from the company have supported the Cowan Community Health Hub, the Paris Community Pool, and the lighting installation at Penmans Dam. Most recently, Pinevest Homes funded the addition of a Verdin Clock in downtown St. George.
“We are incredibly thankful for the support we’ve received from the community over the past 15 years,” said Pinevest Homes founder Henry Stolp. “The County of Brant is truly a special place, and we’ve made it a priority to give back and show residents how much we appreciate them.”
The Wilkin Family Community Centre, located at 169 Grand River Street North in Paris, is scheduled to open in 2025. It will feature 2,055 square feet of indoor space and serve as the County’s first net-zero building. The facility is designed to provide indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, with spaces for social activities, family gatherings, and cultural events. It will also house the Paris Lawn Bowling Club and Paris Seniors Club 99.
With a construction cost of $1.6 million, the County has been running an active fundraising campaign since spring 2024, offering naming opportunities for various features of the facility. Donations will help reduce the financial burden on the municipality, and contributors will be acknowledged on a donor wall in the Centre’s Great Room.
For more information on donating or exploring naming opportunities, contact Lesley Jackson, Director of Community Partnerships, at 519-44BRANT (442.7268), toll-free at 1-855-44BRANT ext. 3218, or by email at lesley.jackson@brant.ca.
Additional details about the Wilkin Family Community Centre and ways to get involved are available at www.brant.ca/WilkinFamilyCommunityCentre.
