Through programs like the Community Nutrition Program, Student Food Box Program, Food Recovery and Distribution initiatives, Lionhearts helps provide nutritious food and essential items to individuals, families, and students facing food insecurity right here in Kingston.
Thank you to Lionhearts for the positive impact and your dedication to reducing food insecurity in our community. To learn more about Lionhearts and their programs click here.
This week Kingston is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert held on August 20th, 2016.
Originally formed in Kingston in 1984, The Tragically Hip have become a part of the city’s identity. Their music and legacy continue to inspire Canadians, and the community is coming together with incredible art installations, special events, and live performances to celebrate this milestone.
🎤 Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Rockin’ the Square
Join Choir! Choir! Choir! for a community singalong celebrating The Tragically Hip in SPring Market Square.
🎸 Friday, August 21, 2026 | Forever Hip in the Square
Enjoy a day of live music, archival footage, local vendors, and Hip-themed activities, followed by a free outdoor screening of Long Time Running.
📺 Saturday, August 22, 2026 | The Tragically Hip Viewing Party
Gather with fellow fans for a special screening of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration and relive the band’s historic final hometown concert.
10 years later, The Tragically Hip’s music continues to bring people together. Come celebrate the band’s enduring connection to Kingston and the soundtrack of our nation.
For a full list of Forever Hip celebrations click here.
As part of our commitment to giving back to the community we serve, we are proud to support the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Backpack Program with a donation of fully stocked backpacks!
The backpacks will provide local students with essential school supplies, helping ease the financial burden on families during the busy back-to-school season. Learn more about the United Way Backpack Program here.
We are excited to share that our fundraiser BBQ in support of Extend-A-Family (Kingston) raised $800!
Extend-A-Family (Kingston) works to empower individuals with developmental and physical disabilities by offering inclusive programs and support for both them and their families. The funds raised will help EAFK continue building a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone! To learn more about this great organization click here.
After 37 incredible years, we’re celebrating Dave as he retires from his role as CFO. His leadership, dedication, and steady guidance have left a lasting mark on Kingston Community Credit Union and it’s members.
Dave, thank you for nearly four decades of commitment and integrity. Enjoy every moment of what’s next, you’ve earned it! 👏
KCCU has taken another step toward a greener future. Thanks to our friends at Myers Kingston, our company car has been upgraded and is now fully electric!
By making the switch to an EV, we’re reducing carbon emissions, lowering our environmental footprint, and supporting the transition to cleaner, more sustainable transportation right here in Kingston.
We’ve also installed a FLO EV Charging station at our Gardiners Road branch. So, whether you’re out running errands or stopping by the branch, you can conveniently charge your electric vehicle right here with us. To locate our FLO EV charger and others in the area click here.
The 6th annual Kingston Community Climate Action Fund is in full swing, and we’re excited to announce that the campaign has reached 50% of it’s fundraising goal!
In partnership with Sustainable Kingston and the Limestone District School Board together, we’re helping local students gain hands on learning opportunities by developing food waste recycling systems for schools. KCCU has supported the fund since day one matching donations made at a KCCU branch up to $5,000.
You can contribute to the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund at any KCCU branch until May 31. Tax receipts are provided for donations of $20 and over. Learn more about the fund and this year’s project here.
At KCCU, you can now combine all the benefits of a traditional debit card with the convenience of a credit card. The KCCU Debit Mastercard® allows you make in‑store and online purchases in Canada and internationally, anywhere Debit Mastercard® or Mastercard is accepted.
Unlike a traditional credit card, there’s no credit card debt to manage or to repay. Why? Because purchases made with your KCCU Debit Mastercard® are paid directly from your KCCU account just like a debit card. Learn more here.
Throughout the month of March, KCCU proudly supported the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Period Promise campaign by being a donation drop off location. Menstrual hygiene items were collected and will be distributed by the United Way to local agencies ensuring they reach the people who need them most.
Learn more about the Period Promise Campaign here.
Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) hosted its 68th Annual General Meeting on March 24th, 2026, bringing together members and guests to review the highlights of another successful year.
2025 Annual General Meeting Highlights:
Reports and related documents presented at the 2025 Annual General Meeting can be found here.
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00pm
Location: Donald Gordon Hotel & Conference Centre, 421 Union Street, Kingston
As a cooperative, our democratic principles offer our members equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and the ability to participate in setting the credit union’s direction. Your participation is part of what makes our credit union a unique place to do business!
The meeting will be held for the purpose of:
Documents Available for Review
Copies of the 2025 Annual Report, including the audited financial statements and the Report of the Auditor will be available 10 days prior to the meeting and to all those who register. These documents will also be available by request at any KCCU branch or by email request to mlowdon@kccu.ca.
KCCU’s Annual Sock Drive runs from February 9th to 27th, KCCU will collecting adult socks in support of Socks Kingston.
To support the cause, stop by any of our 3 locations:
– 795 Gardiners Road
– 18 Market Street
– 1201 Division Street
Please note that while all donations are appreciated, KCCU will only be accepting new adult socks.
Each year, our KCCU Elves pack hampers for our Christmas Caring program, bringing joy to homes in need.
Thanks to the generosity of our amazing members and staff, we’ve supported 5 families with essential groceries and gifts. Your support makes all the difference, thank you for helping us spread holiday joy!
To learn more about KCCU’s Christmas Caring Program click here.
The staff and Board of Directors of Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) are proud to announce their continued support of United Way KFL&A, helping the organization surpass its 2025 campaign goal of $4,150,663.
Through KCCU’s workplace campaign $6,951 was raised, funds that will directly benefit United Way KFL&A and the many local agencies it supports in delivering essential services across the community.
KCCU is especially proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 46 consecutive years of 100% staff participation in the United Way workplace campaign. This achievement highlights the dedication of KCCU employees and reinforces the credit union’s philosophy of “People Helping People”.
“Our staff’s unwavering commitment to supporting the community is something we are deeply proud of,” said Jason Field, KCCU’s United Way Workplace Campaign Chair. “Their generosity ensures that United Way KFL&A can continue its vital work, strengthening the lives of individuals and families throughout our region.”
Read the full Press Release here.
We were thrilled to welcome members of the Kingston Waterfront Rotary Club as we kicked off this year’s Clothes for Kids Campaign!
Last year, thanks to community generosity, $55,000 was raised and 694 snowsuits were distributed locally. This year, the goal is $65,000, and KCCU is helping with a $1,000 donation.
KCCU is proud to support this incredible initiative we believe every child deserves the chance to enjoy winter without worry. A snowsuit means more than just staying warm, it allows kids to enjoy winter activities with their friends.
Want to help? You can donate at any KCCU branch, Guest Services at Cataraqui Centre, or online. To learn more about the 2025 Clothes for Kids Campaign, click here.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of KCCU members, community supporters, and everyone who joined us at the fundraiser BBQ, we raised $1,00 in support of the Food Sharing Project! Your support helps make a real difference—thank you!
Although the school year has just started, the Food Sharing Project is dedicated to its mission all school year-round. Their goal is to provide nutritious food to schools, as good nutrition enhances student’s ability to learn and thrive.
To learn more about the Food Sharing Project click here.
Big congrats to Henri and Lilly, two awesome KCCU members who are recipients of CU Succeed Youth Bursaries from the Ontario Credit Union Foundation! Way to go, you two! The CU Succeed Youth Bursary is open to resident Ontario post-secondary students in need of financial assistance for academic, technological, or vocational training. The bursary is awarded based primarily on two criteria – demonstrated financial need, and community involvement.
Learn more about OCUF here.
To help local families prepare, KCCU has donated 10 fully stocked backpacks to the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Backpack Program!
These backpacks, filled with essential school supplies, will be distributed through United Way and its community partners, supporting students who might otherwise go without. The Backpack Program empowers kids to learn, grow, and thrive because every student deserves a strong start.
Learn more about the Backpack Program here.
Our Fundraiser BBQ in support of the YMCA of Eastern Ontario was a fantastic success. Thanks to the generosity of KCCU members, community supporters, and everyone who joined us at the grill, we raised an incredible $1,200!
These funds will help people of all ages in our community stay active and engaged through the YMCA’s fitness, aquatic, and youth programs.
To learn more about the YMCA of Eastern Ontario click here.
Kingston Pathways to Education, launched in 2010, supports high school students from low-income areas with academic, financial, and social resources to break the cycle of poverty and promote post-secondary success.
While Pathways provides support through high school, it lacks funding for post-secondary assistance. To address this gap, the program partnered with the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA) to create a $1 million endowment. This fund will ensure long-term support for alumni through a dedicated Facilitator of Alumni Relationships.
On Friday, Kingston Community Credit Union (KCCU) stop by to fulfill it’s 3rd year of its pledge toward the Pathways endowment fund. Since 2023, KCCU has pledged $25,000 annually over four years, contributing to the lasting stability of the Facilitator of Alumni Relations role and reinforcing the program’s ongoing legacy.
The team at Pathways gifted KCCU with commemorative hoodies that honor Pathways to Education Kingston’s 15 remarkable years of impact in our community!
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