Kingston’s Kids First originated in 2020, during the pandemic, as a fundraising collaborative to streamline donations to the areas of greatest needs. Over the years, Kingston’s Kids First has supported child and youth programs including Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters of KFL&A, Pathways to Education, and Helen Tufts Nursery School.

Today, Kingston’s Kids First provides children with access to programs of BGC South East (formerly called Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area), from daycare to at-risk youth mentorship.

Donations support three current needs: food, education, and inclusion, providing local kids with nourishment, academic skills, and breaking barriers of access to families that need it most.