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Camphill awarded Capital Grant to improve Community Hub

September 25, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

MPP for Simcoe-Grey Brian Saunderson attended Camphill Communities Ontario in Angus on Thursday, Sept. 11, to announce $146,500 in provincial funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital Grant Stream.

“The Camphill community provides vital support, education, and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said MPP Saunderson. “This significant OTF grant has been put to excellent use, as the Camphill team was able to renovate and restore their exceptional rural community hub, ensuring it can continue to serve the community for decades to come.”

Camphill Communities Ontario is an accredited not-for-profit organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities in Simcoe County. Camphill’s mission is to enrich society by creating meaningful opportunities to live, learn, and work together, building a community where people of diverse abilities enjoy quality of life and personal growth in a rich social and cultural environment.

Camphill will use the $146,500 grant over 12 months to renovate and repair Novalis Hall, its rural community hub. This space is vital for delivering programs and services to adults with developmental disabilities. It also functions as an inclusive gathering place for arts, culture, education, and social connection within the broader community.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for making these much-needed improvements to Novalis Hall possible,” said Larry Palmer, executive director at Camphill Communities Ontario. “With the exterior refreshed, the interior restored, and critical infrastructure like the septic system and washrooms upgraded, we’ve been able to breathe new life into a space that holds deep meaning for our community. Novalis Hall is more than just a building — it’s a place where people come together to share, celebrate, and connect. This project ensures it will continue to serve as a welcoming and vibrant hub for Camphill and the wider community for many years to come.”

OTF’s Capital grant stream helps organizations improve their infrastructure so they can continue delivering programs and services that Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space, or completing renovations, retrofits, or repairs, these grants support projects that are making a difference in Simcoe-Grey.

These capital grants are part of the more than $28 million supporting 300 local programs and services that help deliver critical community programming across the province.

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