Preserving place
Supporting the care and renewal of spaces that hold Kingston's stories, character, and shared memory.
Foundation
An independent foundation in Kingston
Rooted in
place. Open to
possibility.
The Smith-Homestead Foundation helps good ideas take root — strengthening the people, places, and possibilities that make our community home.
Discover our story
Kingston, Ontario44° 13′ N / 76° 29′ W
A foundation for
the long view ↓
the long view ↓
/ About the foundation
We believe the future is something we make together.
We partner with thoughtful people and bold organizations working toward a more vibrant Kingston. Our approach is personal, patient, and grounded in the belief that lasting change begins with listening.
What guides us/ Where we focus
Small actions.
Wide ripples.
We invest in the conditions that allow a community to flourish, today and for generations to come.
Growing possibility
Backing community-led ideas that make life more connected, creative, and full of opportunity.
Building belonging
Creating pathways for neighbours of every generation to participate, contribute, and thrive.
"
When we care for a place,
we care for the people in it.
— The Smith-Homestead Foundation