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Splash'n Boots Return to Kingston;
Portion of Proceeds to P.R.O. Kids

Apr 5/12 > Hot off the heels of a cross-Canada theatre tour with Treehouse LIVE, 2012 Children's Group of the Year and Queen's University alumnus, Splash'N Boots, are returning to Kingston for an unforgettable comeback performance! With a portion of all proceeds going to PRO Kids, advanced tickets are now available at (416) 651-4893. MORE ...

Kicks 4 Kids Collects Soccer Gear

Mar 12/12 > Residents are encouraged to gather their pre-loved soccer equipment for donation to Kicks 4 Kids at Canadian Tire stores and City community centres. This new P.R.O. Kids program will collect gently used soccer cleats and shin pads for distribution to children who need them. MORE ...

Great Skate Exchange Ends March 11

March 11 was the last day to donate gently-used skates to The Great Skate Exchange. The Great Skate Exchange collects donated skates and pairs them with those who need them. Those who need skates can drop-in at the Wally Elmer Neighbourhood Centre at 50 MacCauley St. during normal operating hours (Mon, Tues, Fri 3-8 p.m.; Wed & Thurs, 12-8 p.m.)

Hot Chocolate Fundraisers Boost P.R.O. Kids

P.R.O. Kids would like to thank Kingston Brewing Company, KFL&A Public Health, and our event volunteers for their help with our hot chocolate fundraisers held at the Jingle Bell Walk and K-Town Countdown events. Between the two events, we raised $1,075.46 with $816.27 being raised just at the New Year's Eve event. 100% of P.R.O. Kids donations are directed towards the community recreation program registration fees of Kingston children and youth aged 0-18 lacking sufficient financial resources.

P.R.O. Kids Champion Has Retired

After 35 years of working for the City's Recreation Services, Bill Reason has retired as Recreation Program Coordinator. He intends to continue volunteering with various city events, P.R.O. Kids and Community Response to Neighbourhood Concerns (CRNC) in the city's north end. Over the course of his career, Reason has helped close to 2,000 youngsters. In lieu of gifts at his retirement party, he requested donations to PRO Kids or CRNC and collected more than $3,000 for his favourite causes. Denita Dyck has taken over as Assistant Supervisor, Recreation Programs (Community Development).

Briefly

WE SAY THANK YOU
TO OUR PARTNERS

In 2011, P.R.O. Kids partnered with 56 community, organizations to help make sport, culture, arts and recreation programming accessible to more than 350 children and youth.  MORE ...