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As temperatures drop and the snow begins to pile up, the staff at Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, with the help of donations, are keeping the community warm for the second winter in a row. The local Salvation Army thrift store closed its doors in late 2020; That’s when Brett
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Just in time for the predicted heaviest snowfall of the season, a selected few are moving into newly-constructed cabins on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. With the help of volunteers and sponsors, the team at Our Livable Solutions has worked to create functional and comfortable living spaces. Ten individuals will soon
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On Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, the Kingston Humane Society (KHS) issued a plea for help to the community. At that time, the KHS was well beyond its capacity to look after all the animals in their care, and had more animals at the shelter than at any other time in
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The United Way KFL&A announced today, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, that their annual campaign has raised a record $3.8 million, surpassing their goal of $3.6 million. This is a remarkable achievement by the community in this pandemic year, the United Way said in a media release. The total was announced
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As temperatures drop and winter approaches, coats and warm clothing become a necessity. According to the United Way, many community members rely on donated items to help them keep warm. Last year, with pandemic restrictions, United Way KFL&A coordinated the annual community coat drive and workplaces and individuals stepped up,
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Staples and the Kiwanis Club of Kingston are again raising money to purchase Chromebooks and additional school supplies for disadvantaged schools in the area. Last year the Staples-Kiwanis Back to School Partnership raised $28,000 and purchased 60 Chromebooks, including full replacement plans in case of breakage, that were distributed equally
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In preparation for their 25th season, Cantabile Choirs of Kingston have received a major gift from the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul which, alongside generous gifts from private donors, will be used to provide financial assistance to local singers. The community choral organization, which has grown to offer a wide variety of musical education and performance
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“I guess I knew there was a need for personal products for women, that people need them in the community, that people were struggling.” Rev. Susan McAllister An odd sight—14 summery, colourful purses hanging on a metal railing—might have caught your attention at the corner of Albert and Princess Streets
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Partners In Mission Food Bank is doing away with its annual food blitz for this year and switching to a virtual donation drive. “It doesn’t feel right to have a face-to-face type event where you’re gathering food and working in groups,” Partners In
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The current pandemic has highlighted a lot of need within our community, prompting Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation to act. An organization which aims to encourage and promote the diversity that makes Kingston such a great place to live, Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation (CCKF) has created a new, annual event in
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Kingston Circus Arts, a circus arts performance and teaching organization, is struggling greatly due to the pandemic and the second lockdown imposed by the Ontario government. Erin Ball, who founded of Kingston Circus Arts (KCA) in 2015, strives to welcome and teach as many people as possible in KCA’s access-centered
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Amherstview Foodland is launching a new community support campaign, after the success of their pumpkinfest fundraiser last October, which saw nearly $5000 raised for the Lions Club of Amherstview. The Community Kickback initiative will support local organizations each month with donations of a portion of the sale of a specific
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