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Aerial view of Ayr, Ontario, with the mill pond and the village around it

Your District, Your Home.

Building Tomorrow, Today

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of citizens in our community through affordable housing, the AyrBus and community events.

The entrance of Kirkwood Apartments at 191 Stanley Street

Kirkwood Apartments

Affordable homes in the heart of Ayr

High-quality, affordable 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments at 191 Stanley St, home to 53 families.

The AyrBus parked in fresh snow

The AyrBus

Back on the road

A free bus run entirely by volunteers. Every Wednesday afternoon from Kirkwood Apartments at 1:00 p.m.

Residents enjoying the holiday dinner in the Kirkwood lounge

Events at Kirkwood

Something on every week

Social gatherings, classes and dinners in the Upper and Lower Lounges at Kirkwood Apartments.

Volunteers serving the holiday meal at Kirkwood

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Together, we can make a positive impact

When you donate to Ayr and District Citizens Association, you invest in your neighbours' well-being and our community's future.

Who We Are

Ayr & District Citizens Association is a non-profit, charitable organization registered in Ontario. We have built and manage Kirkwood Apartments in Ayr.

Kirkwood Apartments is an adult-only residence and provides community space for seniors' activities in Ayr and District.

  • 53families call Kirkwood home
  • 1982Phase 1 opened
  • 2020Phase 2 added
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Kirkwood Apartments Phase 2, a modern three-storey building
The original Kirkwood Apartments building with gardens

Our Mission

At Ayr and District Citizens Association, everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That's why we are dedicated to providing high-quality non-profit housing options for low-income and vulnerable populations in our community.

We work tirelessly to secure funding and resources to build and renovate housing units, and we are committed to providing support services that help our residents thrive. By creating a foundation of stable housing, we hope to empower our neighbours to build better lives and contribute to the vitality of our community.

The housing continuum: homeless, emergency shelter, supportive housing, social housing, affordable rental, affordable ownership, market rental and market ownership
The housing continuum. Kirkwood sits in affordable rental housing.
Kirkwood Apartments at 191 Stanley Street with the Canadian flag

Kirkwood Apartments

191 Stanley St, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

A low-income housing community managed and made possible by Ayr and District Citizens Association. We are proud to offer high-quality, affordable 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for those in need.

The AyrBus

A free bus service in Ayr, operated by volunteer drivers. The program launched in 2025 after a bus was donated by Schlegel Villages. ADCA donated $11,000 and continues to fund fuel and maintenance.

  • Seating for 10 passengers with a wheelchair lift
  • Runs every Wednesday afternoon
  1. 1:00 p.m. Kirkwood Apartments
  2. Piper Grove Condominiums, 38 Gibson St.
  3. Gibson Place, 50 Gibson St.

Each week features a different outing: grocery store drop-offs, local excursions and coffee outings.

About the AyrBus
AyrBus riders and volunteers standing beside the bus
A rider using the AyrBus wheelchair lift with a volunteer driver
Smiling riders inside the AyrBus

Coming up at Kirkwood

Social gatherings, classes and dinners in the Upper and Lower Lounges, straight from the Kirkwood calendar.

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A Kirkwood lounge set up for an event

Tenant Amenities & Events

  • Hair Salon
  • Footcare Services
  • Fitness Room
  • Puzzle Room
  • Upper Lounge and Kitchen
  • Lower Lounge and Kitchen
  • Garden Plots
  • Outdoor BBQ areas
  • Thursday Night Jam
  • Cards and Games
  • Chair Yoga
  • Bible Study
  • Special Event Dinners
  • Resident Potlucks
  • Crafting
  • North Dumfries Garden Club