A Race To Save One Of Niagara’s Oldest Churches

A Note from Sarah King Head

I’m writing to ask you to help raise some money for the restoration of historic Beaverdams Church in Thorold (c. 1832). Not only is it a gem of a building (an early example of primitive Vernacular, Greek Revival style), but its association with the father of public education in Ontario, Egerton Ryerson, gives it national (and international) significance.

Indeed, Ryerson established the first free, non-denominational school in the British Empire close to the current location of the church.

Notwithstanding the reasons for the church’s current state of dilapidation, a new municipal board has been created to facilitate its restoration. But, it’s going to be expensive; and for this reason the board is exploring all possible fundraising avenues. Among these are the Aviva Community Fund.
And, I hope I can prevail upon you to register and vote to help save the church every day for the next nine days. All you need is a valid email address and a few minutes each day.

Thank you for your support.

Best regards,
Sarah

To register go to: https://www.avivacommunityfund.org/users/registration

Verify your email address and then go to:

http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/search/grid

Search for “Beaverdams”. It should be the only result, but if not it’s file ACF12247. Click on it.

In the top right corner of its box, select Vote Now.

Please remember to vote every day for the next nine days!

Sarah King Head is  Secretary/Treasurer of the Beaverdams Church Community Centre Board.

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