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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

The goal of a community land trust is to acquire property, and provide affordable housing for the community in which they are established. We do that by pooling, grants, donations, and private loans to buy residential buildings at market value and hold them in a trust for the long term benefit of the community. The long term community benefit is secured through land lease agreements and democratic governance of the Land Trust as a non-profit. Think of it like a co-op for the entire City of Kingston. A co-op that you are entitled to membership in by virtue of being someone who lives, or works in the City of Kingston. Members vote on the election of board members, acquisitions, allocation of funds, and the initiation of community projects. The community land trust model is flexible meaning that we can mold it to bring the largest benefit to the Kingston community. Whether we want to provide affordable high-quality rentals to the students and low income residents of the City, or open up new avenues to homeownership in the City the community land trust model has been proven to reduce the cost of housing in the areas they operate in. We are still in the startup phase, so if you are interested in helping craft the vision and path of this new not-for-profit reach out! We are looking for: Volunteers Board Members Community Organizations Passionate Students Experts in the Community

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, inclusion, and meaningful connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through one-to-one friendships and inclusive programming, we help build confidence, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of belonging within our communities.