Kingston, ON, May 29, 2025 — Providence Village (“the Village”) is proud to welcome Girls Incorporated of Limestone, Algonquin and Lakeshore (Girls Inc. Limestone) as its newest subtenant and partner. Beginning June 2, 2025, Girls Inc. will move into a large space in the West Wing of Providence Motherhouse, which is newly renovated with a fully accessible entrance, LULA lift, and barrier-free washrooms—advancing a shared commitment to building an inclusive and supportive community.
Girls Inc. delivers life-changing programs and empowering experiences that help participants navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, while advocating for an end to inequity and discrimination.
“We’re thrilled to be able to provide accessible, wrap-around services for our participants in such close proximity to other supportive community agencies in the Village,” said Lindsey Belch, CEO, Girls Inc. Limestone “This move allows us to deepen our impact and continue delivering programs in a welcoming, integrated environment.”
This partnership brings Providence Village one step closer to realizing its vision of becoming a vibrant, welcoming community where people of all ages and backgrounds can access integrated care and support to meet their health and wellness needs.
“Each new partner strengthens the fabric of our community of care,” said Laurie French, President & CEO, Providence Village. “Girls Inc. is an extraordinary addition to the Village—bringing programming that empowers the next generation and aligns deeply with our mission to foster a community of hope, belonging, and wellbeing.”
Girls Inc. Limestone joins a growing network of organizations that call Providence Village home—each playing a vital role in advancing health and wellness in the Kingston community and beyond.
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Located in Kingston, Ontario, Providence Village is a welcoming community at 1200 Princess Street, which brings together diverse partners in a village-like setting to offer complementary care, health and wellness services to people across the region. Guided by the spirit and vision of its founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Village fosters a sense of hope, belonging, and wellbeing for all who visit. A charitable organization sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario, Providence Village is dedicated to upholding the values and enduring legacy of the Sisters through community-centred care and services that drive meaningful social change. providencevillage.ca.
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About Girls Incorporated of Limestone, Algonquin and Lakeshore
Girls Inc. Limestone is a non-profit, registered charitable organization devoted to supporting the needs and interests of girls, young women and gender-expansive people across four counties in the greater Kingston and Belleville communities. We offer a comprehensive approach that addresses all aspects of a girl’s life. This includes preparing participants to achieve academically, to be economically independent, and to know and stand up for their rights. Girls, young women, and gender-expansive people who participate in our programs, which are evidence-based and tested for their effectiveness, consistently demonstrate strong improvement across a range of self-esteem, mental health, academic and employment criteria.
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Cory Angeletti-Szasz
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