Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Laurie French on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we sat down with  Laurie French, who assumed the role of President & Chief Executive Officer of Providence Village Inc. on April 18, 2022. Laurie is an accomplished leader with more than 25 years of experience in...

PVI Construction Update February 2024: Use of Phillips Street Entrance

Effective February 12, 2024, Sisters, PVI staff and Motherhouse deliveries will begin using the Phillips Street entrance, located at the very east end of Phillips Street, to access the PVI property. This adjustment is necessary as a portion of the Princess Street...

Providence Village Inc. Welcomes Carrie Batt to its Board of Directors

Kingston, ON, January 30, 2024 - Providence Village Inc. (PVI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carrie Batt as the newest member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024. Carrie is a former senior leader with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), where...

Celebrating Legacy and Dedication: Providence Village Marks Inaugural Founder’s Day Celebration

On December 13, Providence Motherhouse and Providence Village staff proudly celebrated their First Annual Founder’s Day, a momentous occasion honouring the profound contributions of our founding sponsors, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul. The...

Providence Village Inc. Engages Tim Welch Consulting to Conduct Feasibility Study and Partner Engagement for Potential Providence Commons Development

Kingston, ON, December 6, 2023 - Providence Village Inc. (PVI) is pleased to announce the successful bid of Tim Welch Consulting Inc. (TWC), with partner Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd. (SZA), for the Request for Proposal (RFP) aimed at conducting a feasibility...

PVI Celebrates Official Opening of New Walking Paths

On October 23, Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, their associates, Providence Motherhouse staff, PVI staff and PVI subtenants, gathered at PVI and the Providence Motherhouse to celebrate the official opening of the Village’s new walking paths. When the...

Providence Village Construction Update – September 2023

We greatly appreciate the ongoing support and collaboration of our community, neighbours and interested parties as we move forward with transformative projects here at Providence Village Inc. at 1200 Princess Street. Our commitment to realizing the vision of the...

Providence Village Construction Update – August 21, 2023

Contractor mobilization and site preparation will begin on Monday, August 21 at Providence Village Inc. at 1200 Princess Street. Work will include installation of construction fencing, curb cuts along Princess Street to allow for installation of a construction...

Alzheimer Society Kingston Embraces New Home at PVI

We're pleased to share that The Alzheimer Society Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (Alzheimer Society Kingston) now officially calls PVI home! As of August 8th, 2023, Alzheimer Society Kingston’s operations and services will be provided out of its new office...

PVI Welcomes Communications Consultant

PVI is pleased to announce that Cory Angeletti-Szasz has joined their team as Communications Consultant, effective July 17, 2023. In this role, Angeletti-Szasz will support PVI’s outreach efforts as activity increases and construction projects in Providence Village...
Providence Village Community Update – June 27, 2023

Providence Village Community Update – June 27, 2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us online for the June 27, 2023 Providence Village Update! Laurie French (President and CEO of Providence Village Inc.) and Krista Wells Pearce (VP of Corporate Services, Providence Care and Executive Director, Hospice Kingston)...

Providence Village begins Construction preparation work

Providence Village begins Construction preparation work

Site preparation and construction activity will begin at Providence Village Inc. at 1200 Princess Street on March 6. Work will include preparatory activities related to tree protection and removal, along with infrastructure to support construction such as temporary...

Director of Facilities and Strategic Projects joins PVI

Director of Facilities and Strategic Projects joins PVI

President & CEO of Providence Village Inc. (PVI), and Motherhouse Administrator for the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Laurie French is excited to welcome Steacy Oliver into a new role as Director of Facilities Management and Strategic Projects,...

City supports feasibility planning for Providence Commons

City supports feasibility planning for Providence Commons

Kingston City Council tonight approved a plan to provide up to $50,000 from its Affordable Housing Capital Subsidy budget to examine the possibility of a community housing hub in the downtown area, to be known as Providence Commons. The area is space that will be...