Kingston Community House
99 York Street k7k 1p9 Kingston, ON, Canada

Our finished front steps! The board would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who generously donated to this project, as well as to everyone who shared our previous post regarding it. It means a lot to know that we have the support of the community during these strange and unprecedented times. Thank you!

If you're able, please consider supporting The Screening Room during this difficult time! For $250, you can dedicate one of their theatre seats to a loved one (or to your organization) via a silver plaque affixed to the back. The Screening Room is truly one of Kingston's gems. We encourage you to help them out!

Hello, everyone! We want to make sure you're all aware that we're currently using a new phone number for bookings and inquiries. If you need to get in touch with us, we can be reached at 343-333-6412. And of course, we're also available through our website, or through any of our social media accounts. Drop us a line!

We are looking for folks interested in joining our Board of Directors! If you or someone you know is a good fit for a not-for-profit organization that has been providing affordable meeting space in Kingston for over 30 years, please be in touch! We welcome folks both with and without prior board experience. We'll be accepting nominations at tonight's AGM. In advance of the AGM, feel free to look over the agenda, our financial statements, and the minutes from last year's meeting: http://www.kingstoncommunityhouse.org/agm-2020/

In advance of tonight's AGM, feel free to look over the agenda, our financial statements, and the minutes from last year's meeting: http://www.kingstoncommunityhouse.org/agm-2020/

A reminder that our Annual General Meeting is coming up: November 16th at 7:00 pm! This year's AGM will be held via Zoom. To attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. You will be sent an invitation containing a link to the meeting. All PAID members will be eligible to vote. ... We will be electing our Board of Directors for the upcoming year. If you're interested in being on the board, please let us know! We will also be voting on amendments to our bylaws. To learn more, visit the homepage of our website at www.kingstoncommunityhouse.org. Hope to see you there!

The Board of Directors has approved a project to upgrade the entrance of the house. The front steps have been deteriorating over time and need to be upgraded so as to ensure safe entry to our users. The project will cost between $600 and $1,200. Anyone wishing to provide support in the form of a donation will receive a charitable receipt and our heartfelt thanks. Please reach out to us if you're interested in supporting this project!

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up! It will be held on November 16th at 7:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting the size of indoor meetings to 10 people, the AGM will be held via Zoom. Members wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to [email protected].... You will be sent an invitation containing a link to the meeting. All PAID members will be eligible to vote. In advance of the meeting, you are asked to ensure that you have installed the Zoom app on your computer or device. As well as the election of the Board of Directors for the upcoming year, two important matters regarding amendments to our bylaws will be discussed and voted on at this meeting. To learn more, visit the homepage of our website at www.kingstoncommunityhouse.org

We are currently accepting membership renewals for the April 2020 - April 2021 term. Becoming a member of Kingston Community House gains you access to safe, inclusive meeting spaces where folks can come together to learn from one another, share resources, and trade skills. Located in downtown Kingston, we operates 7 days a week, serving the Kingston community. Please visit the link below to become a member or renew your current membership.... http://www.kingstoncommunityhouse.org/membership/

An Update Regarding COVID-19: Kingston Community House at 99 York is currently open for bookings. For the safety of everyone who accesses the house, we ask that you abide by some special protocols in light of COVID-19: - Face coverings must be worn at all times while inside the house. For more information on what constitutes a suitable face covering, we encourage you to consult the KFLA Public Health website.... - Please wipe down all frequently-touched surfaces with the disinfectant and paper towels we have provided in the house. Pay special mind to all door handles, light switches, and hard-surfaced furniture. - We ask that you abide by social distancing recommendations and leave a space of at least 2 metres between yourself and others. After having measured the two meeting spaces, we believe it is possible for 10 people to socially distance in the living room, for 3 people to do so in the kitchen, and for 3 people to do so in the downstairs board room. However, you may be able to accommodate more people if some members of your group live together or are otherwise bubbled. We are currently only booking one group in the house at a time, so as to allow for adequate social distancing to occur. (Please note that we also have a backyard that users are welcome to utilize if they prefer to meet outside.) - We ask that groups do not use the kitchen to prepare food and beverages. - Due to decreased usage of the house in light of COVID-19, we are currently not providing wireless internet or telephone. We encourage you to reach out to us if this poses a barrier for you or others in your group. For more information on best practices, we ask that you consult the KFLA Public Health website, and abide by the guidelines set out therein. (https://www.kflaph.ca//healthy-livi/novel-coronavirus.aspx) We look forward to having you at the house, and encourage you to reach out to use if you have any further questions or concerns!