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Kinbridge Community Association is a community based organization that works to build capacity in the people we serve.  As a grass roots organization we strive to develop and run programs that serve the needs of our community as identified by our community.

Through participation in our programs people are able to get their needs met, develop skills and make community connections.  This increases opportunities and capacity for positive growth in all areas, including education and employment.  Kinbridge operates primarily out of three sites in two neighbourhoods in south Galt, serving a population of more than 24,000 people. We also coordinate a variety of programs at other sites including local schools and churches.

Vision

Our neighbourhood is a community that is connected through relationships, is full of opportunities, celebrates diversity, and provides a safe and inclusive environment.

Mission

We engage community creating a healthy, vibrant neighbourhood through facilitation of recreational educational, and social supports so our neighbours can reach their full potential.

Values

People –We respect and embrace our diverse community.

Relationships –We cultivate relationships that are reciprocal in nature rooted in equity, compassion and respect.

Inclusion – We embrace the uniqueness of each child, youth and adult and advocate for their right to reach their full potential.

Celebrate – We celebrate the power of building capacity with families, partners, donors and funders.

Place and purpose for all

Our neighbours are our customers. We serve people from ages birth to senior, of all cultures, ethnicities and economic backgrounds who come to us with a defined need.

Kinbridge then works with these individuals to meet that need, taking great pride along the way to foster relationships with the people next door, our police officers, other community agencies, our schools, our fire departments — people who work every day to make our community a great place to be.

Statement Against Racism and Hate

Kinbridge stands behind those that point out racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and other forms of oppression unfolding in our community. This type of behaviour has no place in our community. It’s harmful to young people, it’s harmful to adults, and it’s holding us back from building a community where everyone belongs. Connections through relationships rooted in equity, compassion and respect is fundamental to belonging.
We encourage our community to connect with local anti-racism resources, learn about the ways that white supremacy and white nationalism are being perpetuated in Waterloo Region and beyond, and condemn acts of white supremacy. A few resources shared by Children and Youth Planning Table are below.
There are many local anti-racism educators and trainers to learn from.
We are working together with our allies to dismantle the racial barriers that continue to cause harm to communities and will not be silent as we move towards sustainable change.
Selam Debs’ anti-racism course: https://www.selamdebs.com/antiracism-course
Anti-Racism 101 offered by Evelyn Amponsah: https://childrenandyouthplanningtable.ca/…/anti-racism…/
Coalition of Muslim Women in Kitchener Waterloo for more information email  cmw.kw.info@gmail.com
Children and Youth Planning  https://childrenandyouthplanningtable.ca/

200 Christopher Drive
Cambridge, ON, N1R 4S4

Phone: 519-624-3855
Fax: 519-624-3497
Email: info@kinbridge.ca

8-125 Champlain Blvd.
Cambridge, ON
N1R 2X6

Phone: 519-624-3855
Fax: 519-624-3497
Email: info@kinbridge.ca

1-241 Southwood Drive
Cambridge, ON
N1S 3S8

Phone: 519-624-3855
Fax: 519-624-3497
Email: info@kinbridge.ca

Our Mailing Address:
PO Box c/o UPS Store,
6-250 Dundas St. South, Suite #271,
Cambridge, ON, N1R 8A8

Joe-Ann McComb, Executive Director

Pam St. Denis, Office Manager

Taylor Bulstrode, Manager of Community and Social Development and Social Services

Zeri Zigeta, Manager of Community and Social Development and Social Services

Hanna Negussie, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Elyse Golian, Cambridge Neighbourhood Table Manager 

Our Team

 

Rose Bettio, Volunteer Coordinator

Chad MackIntosh, Tutoring Coordinator

Kim Lockhart, Peer Health Worker and Receptionist

Rubina Bilal, Peer Health Worker

Sadia Farheen, Peer Health Worker

Sheri Penney, Peer Health Worker and Facilities

Nathanael Mekasha, Youth Engagement Coordinator

Jaime Mcleod, Recreation Coordinator

Katrina Guldemond, YouthForce Coordinator

Amie Sider, YouthForce Development Manager

Marwa Gebeil, Youth Newcomer Engager

Aoussaf Arrout, Senior Newcomer Engager

Abdifatah Musse, Newcomer Engagement Coordinator

Lily Magnus, Family Newcomer Employment Outreach Coordinator

We Sincerely Thank Our Funders, Partners And The Community. We Couldn’t Do It Without You!

  • Cambridge Neighbourhood Orgnanization (CNO)
  • City of Cambridge
  • United Way Waterloo Region Communities
  • Region of Waterloo
  • Cowan Foundation
  • Lyle S. Hallman Foundation
  • Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation
  • Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
  • Service Canada
  • Waterloo Regional Police Services
  • Cambridge Self-Help Foodbank
  • The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
  • Family and Children Services
  • Social Venture Partners
  • Waterloo Catholic District School Board & Schools
  • Lutherwood Employment Services
  • Chaplin Family YMCA of Cambridge
  • Waterloo District School Board & Schools
  • Forward Church Cambridge
  • Strong Start
  • House of Friendship
  • YWCA of Cambridge
  • Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge & North Dumfries
  • Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
  • Cambridge Family and Early Years Centre
  • Ministry of Children and Youth Services
  • Male Allies