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Welcome to KEYS.
We help change lives. With very few exceptions, our programs have no cost. KEYS helps job seekers of all ages and abilities, employers of all sizes, and newcomers from all walks of life.
We are a registered charity. We welcome the valuable contributions of our community through volunteer opportunities across many program areas.
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KEYS offers events throughout the year for employers and job seekers including, but not limited to, job fairs, speciality workshops and certifications. Our events may take place in-person or online. Check calendar for details or contact KEYS directly.
Featured Events and Workshops
The Best-Kept Secret in Our Community is Changing Lives
You may know KEYS as the largest provider of employment services in Kingston, Gananoque, and the surrounding region. But did you know they're also a registered Canadian Charity, and that your donation, no matter the size, can help support vital community programs?...
The Best-Kept Secret in Our Community is Changing Lives
You may know KEYS as the largest provider of employment services in Kingston, Gananoque, and the surrounding region. But did you know they're also a registered Canadian Charity, and that your donation, no matter the size, can help support vital community programs?...
Building Brighter Futures: Why We Invest in Newcomer and Refugee Services
When we ask people in our community what KEYS means to them, we get different answers from different people. It’s easy to understand why. KEYS has such a large impact on Kingston and the surrounding area: helping job seekers, entrepreneurs, youth, and businesses. At...
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Employers
We help change lives.
Volunteers are always needed at KEYS!
Our volunteers donate their time to help refugee families become part of our community, mentor newcomer professionals or mentor newcomer youth. Time commitments can be flexible
Find out more information on our Volunteer Program here.
Read stories from newcomers and volunteers on how we helped change their lives here.
Watch our interview on Global News discussing our campaign to recruit volunteers here!
Help Needed: Do you have a rental unit available to rent to a refugee family or individual? We need increased assistance helping newcomer’s find housing. Contact Us or fill out this form.
KEYS is a
registered charity.
We graciously accept financial donations to help us continue the work we do.
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Official tax receipts are issued for all amounts $20 and above.
We also offer a variety of opportunities for members of our community along with local businesses and professionals to share their time to help others.
Every dollar helps make more possible.
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As a community-based, nonprofit, KEYS has offered opportunity and hope to approximately 100,000 jobless youth and adults for more than 40 years. We have also helped 100s of newcomers settle in our community. We are grateful for the public funding we receive from a variety of government sources; but we MUST also rely on donors who share our mission and vision.
When you become a donor, you help to provide the funding needed to keep our doors open to everyone, who needs us.
If you would like more information on how your donations help KEYS, please click here.