Our (Grass) Roots

In 2020 like-minded community members started a conversation.  Our group included a number of local citizens, representation from Interfaith Counselling Center and Wilmot Family Resource Centre.  We all shared our personal stories and soon developed a common vision to do whatever we could to influence the creation of rural affordable housing projects that also create a sense of community. We became known as the Wilmot Affordable Housing Collaborative – a committee of Wilmot Family Resource Centre.

In April of 2020 our group learned that our local feed mill, BW Feed and Seed was listed for sale.  We all felt that this was a great opportunity to create something special. We chose the Mill Block Community as our pilot project because it is physically located in the center of our town with every product and service within walking distance. We also have the opportunity to breathe new life into a historic building that has been part of our community for over a century.

Read the inspiring story of one of our founders, Jeff Van Gyssel. 

With the support of all involved, LYNC was created. We are a registered Canadian Charity (771522901 RR0001)