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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...
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...
One Donors Story
Donors are so integral to the ongoing success of an organization. Yet, people often associate donations with monetary gives, but there are many other ways to provide. All of which are greatly appreciated. Suzanne Julien is a perfect example of that. This wonderful...
Ongwanada receives Accreditation
Ongwanada is committed to the provision of quality supports and service. Participation in the accreditation process is a key action by which our clinical and operational performance against established standards is measured. It enables us to identify opportunities to...
Ongwanada and Queen’s University partner for a research study
Ongwanada has partnered with Queen's University for a research study with the goal of exploring experiences of adults with developmental disabilities, their caregivers, and Ongwanada staff to identify factors which can facilitate communication and decision making of...
Cassidy Street Transition Age Youth Affordable Housing Project
Ongwanada serves as lead agency for the Community Networks of Specialized Care and manages the Transition-Age Youth (TAY) program in the region for youth transitioning from children’s services to adult developmental services. One of the significant challenges in...
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.
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Ongwanada Resource Centre
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario K7M 8A6
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Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: 613-548-4417
Fax: 613-548-8135
Pharmacy Phone: 613-548-4417 ext. 1126/1128
Pharmacy Fax: 613-548-1563
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Charitable Business Number: 107796393RR0001
Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services
