The Canadian history of the John Howard Society began in 1867 with a group of church workers seeking to bring spiritual help to prisoners in the Toronto jail. In 1874 this small group became known as the ''Prisoners Aid Association of Toronto.''
The Kingston Professional Firefighters Association (KPFFA) is a labour organization certified by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) to reperesent career firefighters employed by the City of Kingston. Presently we have a membership of 147 working in
Welcome to Kingston Home BuildersOur Mission Statement The Kingston Home Builders Association represents the residential home building industry within the Greater Kingston Area. Our members are 'Building a Better Kingston' by promoting innovative, professional, safe and environmentally responsible building practices. The Kingston Home Builders Association strives to satisfy an essential human need by constructing affordable quality housing, provide a forum to develop membership consensus and serve as a proactive voice for our industry.
When we began in 1953, for many people who had intellectual (or developmental) disabilities, community living was a dream. It was an objective yet to be realized. Until they finally closed in 2009, some still lived apart in Ontario government institutions. Others were physically in, but had little connection to the community around them - as children, they were in segregated classrooms or in schools far away from the neighborhood children who were their peers; as adults, they were often excluded from opportunities to join the workforce. At all ages, many faced physical and social barriers that kept them from participating in the social and economic world around them.
Our club provides a venue for members to enjoy a wide range of shooting sports in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. We encourage people of all ages to come out and see what we are all about. You will find there is usually a member who is willing to spend some time with you to see if shooting is a sport for you. However, the club does not own guns and no guns or ammunition are stored on the premises.