The Elizabeth Kelly Foundation is named after Elizabeth Kelly, a devoted and much loved librarian of the original Mississippi Mills (Almonte) Public Library. The Foundation was established in 1985 to financially support education, learning and literacy.

The Foundation contributes financial resources to community groups and associations, not-for-profits, charities and institutions, primarily based in Lanark County, that support literacy and life-long learning. Consideration might also be given to projects from nearby communities where there is a tie-in with Lanark County, and from farther afield by supporting Canadian charities working internationally.

The Foundation is a registered charitable (not-for-profit) corporation in Ontario, Canada.
The Almonte Town Hall (circa 1910 pictured) was the original home of the Almonte branch of the library.

Financial Support

Governance
The Foundation provides financial support for programs and initiatives for education, learning and literacy. Funds are provided to support the community's library network and other organizations and community groups whose values and vision align with the Foundation -- provide communities with opportunities to promote literacy, education and life-long learning.
The Foundation is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected annually from its Membership. The Board meets throughout the year.

Foundation Members are selected from a cross-section of persons with special interests in literacy and learning for youth, adults and seniors.

An Annual Meeting is held in May of each year and is open to Members and the general public.
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Become a Member!

Are you interested in helping to grow literacy and drive learning across our community - for everyone - from youth to seniors?  Have you thoughts and ideas for a community project? The Foundation is actively seeking new members 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!
"The biggest impact my father had on my life was teaching the importance of literacy."   (Thomas Steinbeck)