Melissa Jackson

Posted: July 13, 2026
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Thank you to @cataraquiconservation for supporting our Mentoring Program!
Thanks to you mentors and mentees are looking forward to some incredible fall hikes this year :)

#mentoring #conservation

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Thank you to @cataraquiconservation for supporting our Mentoring Program! Thanks to you mentors and mentees are looking forward to some incredible fall hikes this year :) #mentoring #conservation

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Big thank you to @ahoyrentals for your support of the Mentoring Program this summer!!
Our mentors and mentees were able to explore more of Kingston via kayak, canoe, and paddleboard thanks to your generosity. #mentorship

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Big thank you to @ahoyrentals for your support of the Mentoring Program this summer!! Our mentors and mentees were able to explore more of Kingston via kayak, canoe, and paddleboard thanks to your generosity. #mentorship

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For the past six years, the Legg family has hosted the Scottie Charity Poker Game to honor Scottie’s life and keep his memory alive. It has been nearly six years since Scottie was tragically taken from his family, friends, and community in a car accident. Since then, this annual event has brought people together to share stories, celebrate memories, and reflect on the lasting impact Scottie had on those around him.

More than just a fundraiser, the Scottie Charity Poker Game is a celebration of a remarkable young man whose kindness, spirit, and influence continue to be felt throughout the community. Although Scottie's life was cut short at the age of 16, his legacy lives on through the people he touched and the support this event generates each year.

If you're interested to learn more about this event, reach out and we'll put you in contact with the Legg Family.

#locallove #MakeADifference #ygk

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For the past six years, the Legg family has hosted the Scottie Charity Poker Game to honor Scottie’s life and keep his memory alive. It has been nearly six years since Scottie was tragically taken from his family, friends, and community in a car accident. Since then, this annual event has brought people together to share stories, celebrate memories, and reflect on the lasting impact Scottie had on those around him. More than just a fundraiser, the Scottie Charity Poker Game is a celebration of a remarkable young man whose kindness, spirit, and influence continue to be felt throughout the community. Although Scottie's life was cut short at the age of 16, his legacy lives on through the people he touched and the support this event generates each year. If you're interested to learn more about this event, reach out and we'll put you in contact with the Legg Family. #locallove #MakeADifference #ygk

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Youth Diversion's 51st AGM is taking place on Sept 17th. Please copy this link to your browser to register. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/youth-diversion-51st-annual-general-meeting-building-brighter-futures

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The MEND team is hard at work supporting students throughout KFLA
#mediation #restorativepractices #ygk

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The MEND team is hard at work supporting students throughout KFLA #mediation #restorativepractices #ygk

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Thank you to Bob’s Butcher Shop for donating ten pounds of ground beef to our Community Pantry! Because of Bob’s generosity we are able to provide food and meals for our youth and their families in our community. Thank you Bob!
#bobsbutchershop #grateful #communitysupport

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Thank you to Bob’s Butcher Shop for donating ten pounds of ground beef to our Community Pantry! Because of Bob’s generosity we are able to provide food and meals for our youth and their families in our community. Thank you Bob! #bobsbutchershop #grateful #communitysupport

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A huge shout-out and thank you to Secura Financial Group for sending 3 of our kids, a volunteer, and our staff for a day full of rollercoasters, smiles, and core memories! 🎡✨
#securafinancialgroup

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A huge shout-out and thank you to Secura Financial Group for sending 3 of our kids, a volunteer, and our staff for a day full of rollercoasters, smiles, and core memories! 🎡✨ #securafinancialgroup

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I am deeply humbled and honored to have received the 2026 First Capital Honourable Achievement Award.

To say this recognition came as a surprise would be an understatement. As I like to quote my favorite line from Christmas Vacation: "If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I couldn't be any more surprised." That's exactly how I felt when I learned I would be receiving this award.

I want to sincerely thank the many people who reached out with congratulations and kind words. To be honest, the support, encouragement, and acknowledgment from my peers are every bit as meaningful to me as the award itself.

This recognition represents more than 30 years of supporting young people as they navigate challenges and work toward brighter futures. Along the way, I have been fortunate to work alongside incredible staff, colleagues, community partners, and service organizations, including the Rotary Club of Kingston the Kinsmen Club of Kingston United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington United Way Hastings & Prince Edward. This award belongs to all of you as much as it does to me. Without your support, and shared commitment to helping others, I might still be working at Brew Bye You... a true blast from the past!

Those of us in the helping profession know that the real reward does not come from trophies, or titles. It comes from the everyday interactions with the people we have the privilege of walking alongside. It comes from witnessing resilience, and helping someone take the next step forward.

Volunteering and helping others are rooted in the belief that people want to do well. If they could do better on their own, they would, because that is their preferred state of being. When someone is struggling, our first response should not be to ask, "What have you done wrong?" Instead, we should ask, "What has happened to you?" Listening with empathy and understanding is often where meaningful change begins.

Thank you again for this incredible honor. I am truly grateful, and I share this recognition with everyone who has been part of this journey.

Thanks Eyre!
#ygk #LocalLove

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I am deeply humbled and honored to have received the 2026 First Capital Honourable Achievement Award. To say this recognition came as a surprise would be an understatement. As I like to quote my favorite line from Christmas Vacation: "If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I couldn't be any more surprised." That's exactly how I felt when I learned I would be receiving this award. I want to sincerely thank the many people who reached out with congratulations and kind words. To be honest, the support, encouragement, and acknowledgment from my peers are every bit as meaningful to me as the award itself. This recognition represents more than 30 years of supporting young people as they navigate challenges and work toward brighter futures. Along the way, I have been fortunate to work alongside incredible staff, colleagues, community partners, and service organizations, including the Rotary Club of Kingston the Kinsmen Club of Kingston United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington United Way Hastings & Prince Edward. This award belongs to all of you as much as it does to me. Without your support, and shared commitment to helping others, I might still be working at Brew Bye You... a true blast from the past! Those of us in the helping profession know that the real reward does not come from trophies, or titles. It comes from the everyday interactions with the people we have the privilege of walking alongside. It comes from witnessing resilience, and helping someone take the next step forward. Volunteering and helping others are rooted in the belief that people want to do well. If they could do better on their own, they would, because that is their preferred state of being. When someone is struggling, our first response should not be to ask, "What have you done wrong?" Instead, we should ask, "What has happened to you?" Listening with empathy and understanding is often where meaningful change begins. Thank you again for this incredible honor. I am truly grateful, and I share this recognition with everyone who has been part of this journey. Thanks Eyre! #ygk #LocalLove

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Youth Diversion's first fundraising event in over 10 years, "Pins with a Purpose" Bowl a Thon is shaping up very nicely. A huge shout out to RDR Financial Wealth Management and Paul Di Rinaldo for becoming our Lunch Sponsor. A special mention to Ryan Wahab and Sandra Lachapelle from TD as they helped us secure one of the Youth Bowling Sponsors through TD bank. We can't forget @kb.homes_kingston who came through with one of the Bowling Shoe sponsorships. Our goal is to raise $10,000 in support of our Kids Can't Wait prevention fund addressing the critical need for prevention funding to support programs such as our Mentoring Program. If you'd like to provide a silent auction item or would like to purchase a sponsorship, please connect with Barb Hickey bhickey@youthdiversion.org @followers #kidscantwait #bowlathon #prevention #ygk

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