Nonprofit Organizations in Kingston

Health & Medical

St. John Ambulance- Loyalist Branch

Nonprofit

WHAT WE DO Caring for communities from coast-to-coast St. John Ambulance Canada has more than 15,000 volunteers and coordinates one of the country’s largest volunteer networks. Our volunteers positively impact the lives of millions of Canadians each year. While the financial contribution of St. John Ambulance community service volunteers could be calculated in millions of dollars, the contribution to the safety of Canadians is immeasurable. When Canadians need them, our volunteers have an unmatched record of answering the call. Our Therapy Dog Program brings comfort, joy and companionship to thousands of people throughout Canada each year. Well-trained and well-equipped, St John Ambulance Medical First Response volunteers are at countless public events to provide basic and advanced medical care when first aid emergencies occur.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Other Nonprofit

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston

Nonprofit

We offer a hot meal at lunchtime, five days a week, all year long. The Wearhouse operates offering free household items and clothing to those who visit our facility. We also offer an Emergency Food Pantry to assist our neighbours who are running short and find themselves without enough food.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Education & Schools

Start2Finish

Nonprofit

Start2Finish is a national nonprofit that works with elementary school students in over 70 under-resourced communities across the country. Our mission is to break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada’s at-risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change. Our vision is to eradicate the effects of child poverty in Canada. We operate free running and reading clubs once a week at partner elementary schools that focus on physical activity and literacy development. Students work towards completing a 5km run by the end of the program and also participate in reading challenges. These clubs run from October to the end of May.

Mississauga

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Other Nonprofit

Student Links

Nonprofit

Community Living Ontario envisions a society where people who have an intellectual disability belong, have equal rights, respect and acceptance, a sense of self-worth and opportunities for growth. The gifts, uniqueness and innate value of each individual are celebrated, supported and acknowledged as essential to the completeness of the whole community.

Toronto

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Other Nonprofit

Take a Pain Check

Nonprofit

Take a Pain Check Foundation is a Canadian registered, international youth-led community and non-profit organization founded in self-advocacy to empower youth with rheumatic diseases. They host bi-weekly podcasts, run ambassador programs for health professionals and youth, pilot rheumatic-related events, feature stories on their blog platform and lead monthly Joint Chat Rheum hangouts. Our Mission:  Take a Pain Check’s aims to empower youth and young adults impacted by rheumatic disease to advocate for themselves and to create a supportive, safe, and inclusive community where individuals feel understood. ​Our Vision: Through this youth led initiative our vision is that all youth and young adults feel supported in their journey with rheumatic illness.

Toronto

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Social & Community Services

Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK)

Nonprofit

Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, and volunteer-based listening service. We aim to meet the needs of the KFL&A community. We achieve this by creating an empathetic and safe environment on our listening line and during outreach events.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

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Other Nonprofit

Tetra Society of North America

Nonprofit

The Tetra Society matches locally Kingston skilled volunteers, like engineers, carpenters, handyman, seamstress, etc., to local Kingston residents with a disability, in order to design, build and install a custom assistive device for them, that gives them greater independence in their daily life, school, work, play, hobby, sport or music. Tetra has 30 chapters across Canada with a local Kingston chapter serving local residents.

Vancouver

Joined Jan 12, 2026

Social & Community Services

Tetra Society of North America - Kingston Chapter

Nonprofit

At Tetra, volunteers design and build custom assistive devices that help people with physical disabilities overcome environmental barriers, increase independence, and improve quality of life.

Kingston

Joined Jan 05, 2026

Social & Community Services

The Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Program

Nonprofit

The 3B Program is an inclusive gardening skills based program for Teens and Adults with exceptionalities, living in Kingston Ontario. This program is run through community cooperation and support. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the program as each participant is partnered with a volunteer support. Over the course of the summer, everyone will have the chance to learn new skills and make new friends. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to fulfill high school volunteer hours or for adults looking to connect with community. The 3B program runs 9am-2:30pm, every Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. The program is located at the Lakeside Community Garden, 670 Front Rd, Kingston

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Health & Medical

The Lung Association

Nonprofit

To be the recognized leader, voice and primary resource in lung health to enable all people to breathe with ease. Vision To improve lung health Values We believe our employees and volunteers are our greatest resources and as such we are committed to providing a passionate, well-managed organization known for its integrity, honesty and trusting relationships. We believe our clients and donors must be treated with the utmost respect, dignity, grace and sensitivity. We believe that research is critical to successfully combat lung disease. We believe all who breathe with difficulty, as well as those who breathe with ease, will be empowered through our provision of quality, up-to-date information on respiratory health. We believe we are a professional organization that seeks out best practices in all we do and upholds the principles of due diligence in the protection of our assets, and maintains the highest possible ethical standards. We do this by: Concentrating our efforts in lung health in the following areas: asthma, smoking-related diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and air quality. Providing accurate, timely and quality information and education programs to a range of audiences, including people who suffer from lung disease and their families, youth, health care providers and the general public and government. Providing for and using ongoing research to support our work and our activities. Supporting medical research studies into lung disease. Raising funds from all legitimate sources. Abiding by all regulatory rules relating to charitable organizations. Ensuring the prudent management of all funds entrusted to us.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Development & Housing

Tiny Town Association

Nonprofit

Our mission is to make tiny homes a legal housing option. By making tiny homes a legal residence in a variety of municipalities, we will expand the affordable housing options available to all  people.

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025

Health & Medical

Transplant Advocate Association

Nonprofit

The Transplant Advocate Association is a registered charity dedicated to providing support, knowledge and encouragement to those touched by organ and/or tissue transplantation and to inform the public about the need and benefits of organ and tissue donation.  This is accomplished by holding regular group chats and events for our members, providing financial support through fundraising raising and by promoting organ and tissue donation through advertising and at public events throughout our area .

Kingston

Joined Dec 12, 2025