Good health means having opportunities to work, play, learn and contribute to one’s community. Health is more than being free from disease. The Community Development team works alongside community members on initiatives that contribute to our community’s well-being. Initiatives focused on food security, seniors’ isolation, and community beautification are just a few of the many programs that promote community health.
Volunteerism is a strong indicator of the health of a community. Civically engaged communities are vibrant, and as such, KCHC believes in promoting volunteer opportunities. KCHC has over 100 registered volunteers working in a variety of positions from helping newcomers learn English to helping to pack Good Food Box orders.
At KCHC we pay particular attention to the social, emotional, and financial needs of our clients, since they help support good health. The Community Development team meets people where they are and advocates for their success.
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May 21
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmMay 21
9:30 am - 11:30 amMay 21
9:00 am - 11:00 pmThe Good Food Box (GFB) Kingston, is a non-profit fresh vegetables and fruit distribution program. For over 20 years, the GFB has been providing monthly access to fresh produce boxes through community host sites, with the mission of increasing accessibility to fresh produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.
May 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
May 25
9:30 am - 12:00 pmMay 25
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe Super Seniors Speaker Series, part of Older Adults Day, is a monthly gathering that invites community experts to connect with seniors around topics of interest. This month’s speaker is Arabella Mew, from Venerari Archives, who will explore the benefits of storytelling, intergenerational connections, and removing barriers to sharing information.
May 27
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmMay 27
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]
May 28
12:00 pm - 12:30 pmMay 28
9:30 am - 11:30 amMay 28
9:00 am - 3:00 pmMay 29
9:00 am - 12:00 pmFeel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.
May 30
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]