The Elizabeth Kelly Foundation (EKF) named after Elizabeth Kelly, a devoted and much loved librarian of the original Mississippi Mills (Almonte) Public Library, was established in 1985 to financially support education, learning and literacy in the community.
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 is also be given to projects from nearby communities where there is a tie-in with Lanark County.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Foundation provides financial support for programs and initiatives for education, learning and literacy. Support is given through 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."

GOVERNANCE

The Foundation is a registered charitable (not-for-profit) corporation in Ontario, Canada.

The Foundation 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.

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!
"The biggest impact my father had on my life was teaching the importance of literacy."   (Thomas Steinbeck)