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.
Building Brighter Futures: Why We Invest in Newcomer and Refugee Services
When we ask people in our community what KEYS means to them, we get different answers from different people. It’s easy to understand why. KEYS has...
The Smarter Way to Hire Local Talent
Every employer knows the feeling. A position needs to be filled, applications start coming in, and suddenly you’re spending hours sorting through...
This Community Kitchen is Changing Lives
The Harbour Community Kitchen (HCK) is transforming opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Kingston by removing one of the main barriers to...
The Best-Kept Secret in Our Community is Changing Lives
You may know KEYS as the largest provider of employment services in Kingston, Gananoque, and the surrounding region. But did you know they're also a...
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...