On June 17th 2022, Kingston Defense team members had the opportunity to volunteer at the annual United Way Day of Caring. The United Way Day of Caring brings together volunteers from local agencies and organizations to provide crucial assistance through repair work, gardening, painting, and cleaning. Day of Caring is a day of altruism paired with team building, community engagement, and fun. After a 2 year hiatus during the pandemic, everyone was thrilled to be back showing their local love. Defense Team members helped out at the Oak Street Garden and the Extend-A-Family facility.
The Oak Street Garden welcomes all locals to grow their own food and learn about food gardening. It is a non-hierarchal organization with the goals to make Oak Street Garden inclusive to all, providing education, recreation, socialization and nutrition to those involved, and improving food security in Kingston. If you would like to learn more about Oak Street Garden or find out how to get your own garden plot, check out the Oak Street Garden website. https://oakstreetgarden.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2wSpUVbB0SAnky83oX5pevT9ZIEcxnyb8DJpRn8uksOz6BtseUVRfBgjk.
The Extend-A-Family facility is a charity that provides individuals with disabilities and their families access to regional services, respite, inclusive programs and opportunities for personal growth, development and achievement of life goals. Extend-A-Family Kingston provides a choice of services and supports for children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as a variety of supports and services for adults with developmental disorders. As a not-for-profit organization, Extend-A-Family is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about Extend-A-Family, getting involved, or referring a loved one, please visit their website at http://www.eafkingston.com/eafk.
