The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery at 147 The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery at 147 Lochiel Street in Sarnia. (Photo by the art gallery from Facebook)The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery at 147 The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery at 147 Lochiel Street in Sarnia. (Photo by the art gallery from Facebook)
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Alix Foundation accepting funding applications for capital projects

The Judith and Norman Alix Foundation is now accepting funding applications for capital projects in Lambton County.

Vice President Adam Alix said over its 30 year history, more than $5 million has been contributed to numerous projects.

He said the amount they hand out each year all depends on the needs of the community.

"The ultimate goal is to place funds or partner with organizations that can make the community a better place to live," said Alix. "That's our main goal, but at this time we don't have a maximum funding amount."

Alix said previously funded initiatives include withdrawal management services at Bluewater Health, the installation of artificial turf at Norm Perry Park in Sarnia, and renovations to the Brigden Fair Grounds and Kineto Theatre.

They've also contributed to the installation of portable bleachers for the Lambton County fairs, an accessible ramp for the post office in Oil Springs, a food trailer for the Lions Club, cabin renovations for Scouts Canada's Camp Attawandaron, and a Simulated Intensive Care Unit for Lambton College.

Alix said this year's grants have some extra significance following the passing of his aunt, Judith Alix, in November of 2022.

"We're still grieving the passing of Judy Alix," he said. "The foundation is going to work extremely hard to honour both Norm and Judy's legacy, and continue to do the work that they intended this foundation to do. So, it's definitely a very unique year, more to come on that."

Norman Alix died in 2014 at age 75.

The application deadline is May 1 at 4 p.m., with the winners to be announced later that month.

The Judith and Norman Alix Foundation was officially established in 2011. Its first project, the Clearwater Arena, was completed back in 1989.

The couple sold their family business, Steeplejack Services, several years ago and contributed $1.5 million to Sarnia’s downtown art gallery which bears their name.

For information on eligibility criteria, and to submit an application, visit the foundation's website at www.jnaf.ca.

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