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The Kingston Community Health Centres, with help from a grant from the Community Foundation initiated a project that warmed not just the feet, but also the hearts of the newcomers, through their “Winter Boots for Newcomer Children” project. The funding of $5,259 was more than a monetary contribution; it was a promise of a warm welcome to the children who had just arrived in Kingston, in the midst of a cold winter. These children, who had left behind their homes and familiar surroundings, found a new home in Kingston.
The project was a testament to the power of community collaboration. It extended the existing $2 winter boots program, ensuring that every child, regardless of when they arrived, had warm boots for the winter. The boots were more than just a protection against the cold; they were a symbol of the community’s warm embrace.
Of course, the project was not just about providing boots; it was about weaving the newcomers into the fabric of the Kingston community. It was about strengthening community bonds, celebrating diversity, and fostering a sense of belonging.
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