613-548-8255 info@almosthome.on.ca 118 William Street, PO Box 2204 Kingston, ON K7L 5J9
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Almost Home is a home-away-from home for families with ill or injured children receiving medical treatment in Kingston area hospitals. Almost Home receives no ongoing government or agency support - so we rely on individual donors to keep our doors open.

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Who are we? Almost Home’s mission is to provide a place of comfort and respite for families whose children are receiving medical treatment in Kingston area hospitals. Doctors, nurses, therapists and other staff provide intensive medical... Read More

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Volunteer

What Do Almost Home Volunteers Do? Almost Home is a residence for families of children receiving treatment in Kingston hospitals. The house accommodates up to eleven families. Almost Home is also open to families and caregivers... Read More

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**Please share and help us spread the word. Almost Home is in need of non perishable food items/cleaning supplies and toiletry items for our families. Prior to Covid, donations would randomly show up at our door multiple times per month to keep us going. This is no longer the case.Any donations big or small would be gratefully appreciated. Almost Home is not government funded and receives no regular funding. We rely on the love and support of our generous community. Below are the items we go through the most at Almost Home.:Coffee, flour, sugar, canned vegetables, canned pasta (such as: Chef boyardee, ABC, Zoodles, etc) Mr. Noodles, pasta, kraft dinner, rice sidekicks, soup, mayo, peanut butter, jam **cereal, granola bars and individually wrapped snacks, sandwich bags, tin foil, saran wrap.Toilet paper, paper towels, Mr. Clean, Kleenex, HE laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dishwasher pods, lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste. Donations can be dropped off at 118 William St. 7 days a week between 9am and 7pm. Those looking to directly ship donations (from Amazon or Costco for example) can send them too: Almost Home118 William St.Kingston, ON.K7L 2C8We can't thank our donors enough for the love and support they have shown us over the years. Our families are going through tough times and are beyond grateful for the support. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Almost Home Kingston
🍁❤️ Happy Canada Day from all of us at Almost Home! ❤️🍁Today, we’re celebrating the people, communities, and generosity that make Canada such a special place to call home.As we look back on some fun moments from our Canada: Beyond the Red & White Gala, we’re reminded of the incredible compassion shown by everyone who helped make the evening such a success. Together, you’re helping provide a true home away from home for families with children receiving medical care in Kingston.Wishing you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Canada Day filled with family, friends, and moments worth celebrating.Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🇨🇦❤️ THANK YOU! ❤️🇨🇦On May 29th, our community came together for an unforgettable evening at Canada Beyond the Red and White Charity Gala, and we are thrilled to share that together we raised over $129,000 in support of Almost Home! 👏 This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers, committee members, entertainers, auction donors, and everyone who supported the event. Your kindness and commitment will help Almost Home continue providing a welcoming “home away from home” for families with ill or injured children receiving medical care away from home.From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve. Together, we proved that the spirit of Canada extends far beyond the red and white. 🇨🇦#CanadaBeyondTheRedAndWhite #AlmostHome #ThankYou #CommunityStrong #HomeAwayFromHome ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

Almost Home Kingston
🎻🍀 What a wonderful celebration of Canadian spirit at the Almost Home Canada Beyond the Red & White Gala!A heartfelt thank you to The Celtic Kitchen Party and Kellie Trottier for bringing such incredible energy and joy to the evening. ❤️Your music brought people together in support of a cause that means so much to families facing medical journeys in Kingston. We are so grateful for the toe tapping tunes you provided for this special night.Thank you for helping make the evening such a tremendous success and for supporting the mission of Almost Home. 🏡✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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