2024 grant recipients

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Requested funds for exterior wall repairs. Repairs to correct the damage to masonry, concrete and reinforcing steel in the pilasters of the exterior north wall.

Requested funds for upgrading the clubhouse. Upgrades to include new windows and door.

Requested funds for new jerseys. This project will replace the old, worn out jerseys that has been used for many years.

Requested funds to make the grounds more accessible. The project will include pouring new cement pads for the entrances to the buildings. 

Requested funds to purchase 50 new sets of pants for game play to replace the worn out and torn 

game pants.

Requested funds to replace equipment. The funds will be used to purchase curling shoes, curling brooms and sliding aids.

Requested funds for an additional mural to complete the downtown main intersection mural area.

Each year the Foundation funds a scholarship for a Forest graduate who demonstrates a combination of leadership, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement, and academic success.  

Requested funds to complete a painted crosswalk at the downtown intersection.

Requested funds to upgrade their Kiwanis Express Train. The funds will be used to purchase the required materials/labour/engineering to build a train that will be controlled by a "joystick", making it easier for anyone to operate safely.

Requested funds to install 2 historical recognition pedestal plaques at the train bridge over Hickory Creek.

Requested funds for a counter top deep fryer for The Shores Recreation Centre Canteen.

The Kiwanis Club requested money for their expansion and renovation of the heritage Kineto Theatre.  

Requested funds to replace the existing chain link fence that borders the current railway bridge with a steel handrail that will provide both safety and aesthetic value to the trail. The replacement rail will not only beautify the bridge, but provide an opportunity to educate both local residents and visitors on the history of Hickory Creek and the town with the installment of historical plaque on both sides of the rail.

Requested funds to purchase two (2) new sets of jerseys (40 in total) and 20 new sets of pants for game play to replace worn out jerseys and pants.

Requested funds for part of Phase II of the Forest Mural Project. The amount to cover the cost of a mural which would be placed to form welcoming gateways to our communty.

Each year the Foundation funds a scholarship for a Forest graduate who demonstrates a combination of leadership, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement, and academic success.  As in past years, students who strive to be successful in this scholarship program will have a positive impact both within the school and in the community.   

The Forest Agricultural Society requested money to do a major renovation to the sheep barn to bring it back to safe standards.

The Forest-Lambton Museum Society requested money to replace the existing furnace and air conditioner with new updated and energy efficient option which will help with the air quality and air flow that will help to preserve the collection of artifacts and documents.

Forest Ringette Association requested money to purchase 2 new sets of jerseys and 2 news sets of pants for game play to replace worn out jerseys and pants.

Each year the Foundation funds a scholarship for a Forest graduate who demonstrates a combination of leadership, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement, and academic success.  As in past years, students who strive to be successful in this scholarship program will have a positive impact both within the school and in the community.   

Lambton Senior Citizens Home Corp requested money to design a web site to provide for a virtual guide to the facility and an online application process. They want to recognize the importance of a presence on the internet now and in the future.