We help change lives is a place to find stories, inspiration, and testimonials on the lives we have impacted through KEYS’ programs and services, volunteerism, and employment. We will also try and post articles and information we think you would find interesting and helpful.
Volunteering not only makes an impact but creates a great friendship!
Sofia’s story We met Sofia, a recent immigrant from Latin America, in October 2016 at the ISKA Youth Group, and she signed up for our program...
The Youth Mentee Perspective
The InSight Youth Mentorship Partnership is focused on assisting youth to learn about the world of work, potential career paths and the skills they...
Finding your dream job after graduation.
Typical students tend to develop some anxiety as they get close to graduation. What will happen next? Do I have the skills I need? Will I find my...
KEYS Turns 40
In April 1983, a small three-person operation opened its doors in Kingston to respond to a growing crisis related to youth unemployment. This...
First jobs can be scary.
Do you remember your first job? How did you find it? What did they ask you to do? There are a lot of scary feelings that come along with looking...
Interested in being a mentor? Here is one volunteer’s story you should read.
Jill joined KEYS as a volunteer mentor with New Horizons after learning about the program through a mutual friend. A core French teacher who is...
Anyone wishing to join these amazing volunteers?
Here is a look at our Donations Dream Team! Volunteers, Emma Jackson and Amy Cordsen had a great idea that quickly grew into an amazing reality!...
We need leaders in our community to volunteer to be mentors.
Tarek shared with us some thoughts on his experience: 'I was privileged to recently finish an observership in the internal medicine department at...