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Service Disruption- Resolved
**Update** The issue with the phone and fax lines are now resolved. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The phone and fax lines are currently down in the pharmacy at 191 Portsmouth Ave. this may inhibit our...
You Are Invited
Join us for Amy's art exhibition and sale on Wednesday, October 5. The show will happen at the Ongwanada Resource Centre (191 Portsmouth Avenue) from 9 a.m. - noon and 12:45 p.m. - 2 p.m. Amy's beautiful art will be available for viewing and sale. Cash only, please....
Ongwanada Receives Resilient Communities Fund Grant
Ongwanada is excited to announce that it will receive a $170,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, allowing the organization to hire a Community Connections Coordinator. During the pandemic, the need to be able to stay connected in different ways was...
Auxiliary Celebration
Excitement was in the air as members of Ongwanada’s Auxiliary met for a final celebration on August 9, 2022. It was clear the group has developed a special bond over the years as many stories and memories were shared. The members were reunited to celebrate their many...
Ongwanada is a Recipient of a 2022 Community Investment Grant
Ongwanada is excited to announce that it has been selected as one of the recipients of a 2022 Community Investment Grant from the City of Kingston and United Way. This one-time grant in the amount of $24,040 awarded under the impact area “Building Strong and Healthy...
Our Guys
What can I say? This isn't just a job for us. It's a calling. We've been called to ease their pain, bring them joy, help them move, help them eat, listen to them, be with them, dance with them, sing with them, mourn with them, celebrate with them, and on and on it...
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada Families; This past year has been another challenging year for the people we support, families such as yourselves, our staff, and the organization overall. COVID continued to impact many aspects of the organization and affected many of our services....
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada Families; The situation with the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be improving with cases decreasing and most masking requirements ending. As I am sure you are aware, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, continues to recommend masking in...
Can You Help?
Did you know that more than 50% of the people that Ongwanada supports struggle with varying communication challenges? Yet, at this time, less than 10% of those individuals have access to devices that assist with communication. Donating to Ongwanada could help...
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada Families; The current sixth wave of the pandemic has been particularly challenging for Ongwanada. With COVID being so prevalent in the community, some staff and supported individuals have been infected. Staff have also had to isolate due to exposure to...