Building Community, Saving History
goal: 200 members by dec 2026
Current membership
121
GOAL: $250,000 by dec 2026
Amount raised
$87,295
Help us save the Old Wooler Schoolhouse and return it to community service.
Make a contribution – become a WACO member.
Old Wooler Schoolhouse Project Breaks Ground
Members of the Board and volunteers from the Wooler and Area Community Organization were joined by Quinte West municipal counsellors on 13 June 2026 to break ground on the Old Wooler Schoolhouse project.
The Project received a $1 million grant from the Canadian government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program to help return the schoolhouse to community service as a modernized and accessible recreation facility. Renovations are expected to be completed and doors open for community activities in the spring of 2027.
Your Gift Unlocks
$1 Million for Wooler
We need your help to Unlock our Federal Grant!
We’ve already secured a $1,000,000 grant to support our project, but we must raise $250,000 to fully access these funds.
Every dollar you give moves us closer to fully unlocking our grant, helping us restore the Wooler Schoolhouse to community service.
Imagine the impact of your contribution …
Local and affordable access to recreation programs.
Unique spaces for family and community events supported by a large modern kitchen.
A destination for seasonal markets, craft shows, art and music events, supported by 48 parking spaces and modern amenities.
Proposed Schoolhouse addition to provide an elevator, exit stairs, and a new entrance – improving building accessibility and safety.
Please visit our gift shop!
All proceeds to support our renovation of the Old Wooler Schoolhouse.
Give the gift that gives three times!
Gifts for friends and family, that will also help preserve the heritage Wooler Schoolhouse, and help build an awesome community space for the future.
Please visit our gift shop!