The Legion building in Mount Forest will be able to get some much needed upgrades thanks to a five-figure provincial grant.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced over the weekend the Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 has been awarded $92,600 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Capital grant stream. The money will be used to complete critical upgrades to the legion’s HVAC system and washrooms.
“Our legions are pillars in our rural communities,” Rae said in a statement. “They are gathering spaces for our veterans, but also places our entire community comes together. This provincial investment will ensure that the Mount Forest Legion can continue to provide accessible programming for years to come.”
Rae added that capital grants improve access to programs and technology in community spaces, which make it easier for Ontarians to participate in community programs.
Since 1982, the Ontario Trillium Foundation has invested $2.6 billion in projects throughout the province.