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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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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✨ An Unforgettable Evening of Whisky, Culinary Excellence & Generosity 🥃What happens when exceptional hospitality, world-class whisky, incredible cuisine, and generous supporters come together? An unforgettable experience!A heartfelt thank you to Nicole and the outstanding team at the Kingston Marriott for creating an evening that truly exceeded every expectation.A special thank you to The Sydenham Single Malt Whisky Society Team. Your passion, expertise, and engaging presentation made the evening even more memorable. le experience.Most importantly, congratulations and thank you to Leslie Jeffreys, who generously bid on and won this remarkable experience during the Almost Home Canada Beyond the Red and White Gala live auction.Together, you helped create more than an extraordinary evening you helped make a difference in the lives of families who call Almost Home their home away from home. ❤️#AlmostHomeKingston #CanadaBeyondTheRedAndWhite #KingstonMarriott #SydenhamSingleMalt #Community #Gratitude #MakingADifference #HomeAwayFromHome #ThankYou ... See MoreSee Less
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Almost Home Kingston
✨ An Unforgettable Evening of Whisky, Culinary Excellence & Generosity 🥃What happens when exceptional hospitality, world-class whisky, incredible cuisine, and generous supporters come together? An unforgettable experience!A heartfelt thank you to Nicole and the outstanding team at the Kingston Marriott for creating an evening that truly exceeded every expectation. From the warm hospitality to the beautifully curated food pairings, every detail was thoughtfully crafted. The creativity behind each tasting was exceptional, and every course complemented the whiskies perfectly.A special thank you to The Sydenham Single Malt Whisky Society Team. Your passion, expertise, and engaging presentation made the evening even more memorable. Learning the art of whisky tasting while hearing the stories behind each selection added such a meaningful touch to an already incredible experience.Most importantly, congratulations and thank you to Leslie Jeffreys, who generously bid on and won this remarkable experience during the Almost Home Canada Beyond the Red and White Gala live auction. Your generosity helps provide a home away from home for families whose children are receiving medical treatment in Kingston, allowing them to remain close to their child when they need each other most.We hope this special evening created lasting memories for everyone who attended.To Nicole, Alastair, and your incredible teams thank you for your generosity, professionalism, and partnership. The compliments we've received have been overwhelming, and this experience was truly one of the highlights of our gala.Together, you helped create more than an extraordinary evening you helped make a difference in the lives of families who call Almost Home their home away from home. ❤️#AlmostHomeKingston #CanadaBeyondTheRedAndWhite #KingstonMarriott #SydenhamSingleMalt #Community #Gratitude #MakingADifference #HomeAwayFromHome #ThankYou ... See MoreSee Less
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Hello, Almost Home family!My name is Alyssa, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Social Media Manager at Almost Home.As someone who loves connecting with people through storytelling, I’m excited to help share the heart of Almost Home. I look forward to highlighting the families, volunteers, donors, staff, and community members who make this place so meaningful, while helping spread awareness about the incredible difference your support makes.Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, community partner, former guest, or someone just discovering Almost Home, thank you for being part of this amazing community. Your kindness helps provide comfort, support, and a home away from home for families when they need it most.I can’t wait to meet many of you, share your stories, and continue spreading awareness about the incredible work happening every day at Almost Home. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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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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3 weeks ago

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