What is Kingston’s Kids First?
Kingston’s Kids First originated in 2020, during the pandemic, as a fundraising collaborative to streamline donations to the areas of greatest needs. Kingston’s Kids First provides children with access to programs of the Boys and Girls Club, from daycare to at-risk youth mentorship.
How it Started
In response to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, three local organizations—Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, Big Brothers Big Sisters of KFL&A, and Pathways to Education Kingston came together in June 2020 to launch “Kingston’s Kids First.”
With revenues down and demand for services rising, the campaign was created to support vital programming for children and youth. By combining efforts, the organizations aimed to provide continuous support from childhood through high school, including emergency childcare, mentoring, tutoring, and academic support.
The joint campaign not only raised crucial funds but also laid the foundation for long-term collaboration to serve Kingston’s young people through and beyond the pandemic.
What it Supports
Currently, Kingston’s Kids First supports the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area (BGC South East).
