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Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada families: I want to take this opportunity to update you on the current COVID-19 situation within our community and the organization. The active cases in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington have now exceeded 200, and the infection rate has...
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada families: Late last week we were informed that one of our supported individuals tested positive for COVID-19. A second supported individual and a staff member have since tested positive. All are in isolation. All other supported individuals and staff...
A Day to Remember
Donald had the honour of carrying the memorial wreath, representing Ongwanada on Remembrance Day. Special thanks go out to Yvonne for making this happen.
Imaging Department
Ongwanada has made the difficult decision to cease the operation of the Imaging Department. This department has been inactive since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The hiatus allowed the Board of Governors to review the department, which had been...
Pharmacy Closed
Just a reminder that our pharmacy is closed today and will reopen tomorrow for regular business hours between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada Families: I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on this past year. A lot of sacrifices have been made to keep our loved ones safe and I have no doubt that you, like me, are happy to see some of the restrictions we have been living with being...
Testament to True Friendship
Picture a volunteer who has committed to spending time with two gentlemen clients (separately) once per week, volunteering at the Foodbank with one gentleman and taking the other to Tim Horton’s for a weekly and much-loved treat. This is already an amazing volunteer...
Memo to Families
Dear Ongwanada Families: We are happy to inform you about some changes that the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) released yesterday. Effective today, if you and your loved one are fully vaccinated, you no longer have to wear a mask during...
Memo to Families
Dear Ongwanada families: Further to my e-mail of June 17th, I wish to advise that overnight visits allowing supported individuals to spend time with families will be permitted effective Monday July 12; however, when the supported individual returns from such a visit...
2020 | 2021 Annual Report now available
On June 22, 2021, at Ongwanada's 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the organization proudly released its Annual Report for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The report highlights the organization's achievements. It also celebrates the accomplishments of The Ongwanada...