WelcomeThe St. Lawrence Youth Association is a non-profit charitable organization, funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Established 1974 in Kingston, Ontario. SLYA operates two residential programs (Achievement St. Lawrence and Sundance) including medical services, Girls Moving On and Reintegration Worker Programs; two community-based programs (Community Support Services and Intensive Support & Supervision Program), and a Bailiff Program.The Association deals with young persons in conflict with the law and young persons who are charged with an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada who are between the ages of twelve and seventeen when they commit the offence.SLYA is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors with an Executive Director to run the day to day operations of the Association as the senior executive officer. SLYA is incorporated under the Corporations Act, there is a constitution and by-laws, as well as officers of the Board of Directors.The Board of Directors includes a committee structure.
Welcome to the John Howard Society ofKingston & DistrictThe John Howard Society of Kingston & District is a non-profit organization committed to providing and developing a wide range of community based services that address crime and its causes. We are dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation and re-integration efforts of those who have been in conflict with the law. Our organization has a strong history of helping people through the provision of prevention and intervention services, as well as advocacy and public education. We strive to offer programs that are evidence-based and responsive to our community needs thereby contributing to the development of a safe and healthy community for all.
VolunteerVolunteers are a major factor in the successes that our youth achieve. Join the 100+ community members who contribute over 13,000 hours of their time each year. Get Started Today!DonateDonations and fundraising events enable our Program to meet the growing needs of youth in our community. 100% of donated funds are spent on programs and services for youth. No administrative costs are paid for through donated revenue.