2025-2030
Providence Village is a welcoming community where partners provide complementary care and services to support the health and wellness needs of people living in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Guided by the values of compassion, integrity and inclusion, Providence Village is a place where all are welcome—a safe and inclusive space where individuals and families can find hope, belonging and wellbeing.
Providence Village is located in Katarokwi, on the unceded ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat Peoples—a place that has long been home to diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. With humility and respect, we express our gratitude to Indigenous Peoples for their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial and we honour their deep connection to the land.
We are grateful for the land’s nourishment and gifts and recognize our shared responsibility to protect and sustain the land for all our relations, now and for generations to come. We acknowledge the profound and lasting impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples and commit to meaningful reconciliation. Our commitment extends beyond words—we strive to listen, learn, and walk together with Indigenous communities and to actively and intentionally contribute to a future of healing that upholds Indigenous rights, cultures, and traditions.
Providence Village (“the Village”) brings together a range of partners who offer compassionate care and support services to meet the health and wellness needs of people in our region.
The Village sits on a 30-acre property located at 1200 Princess Street in Kingston, Ontario, which includes sublease spaces inside the historic Providence Motherhouse, capital build opportunities on the expansive grounds, and community rentals.
Founded by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Village is an independent not-for-profit charitable organization sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO).
Mission
Providence Village brings together diverse partners who provide support services and compassionate care, creating a community of hope, belonging and wellbeing. We honour the spirit and legacy of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul.
Vision Compassion Integrity Inclusion Stewardship Collaboration Values
Our Vision for Providence Village is to be a welcoming community where people can access integrated care and support services to help meet their health and wellness needs.
Develop a sustainable resource model
1 Manage operational supports and services
2 Build a strong brand and engage partners
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3 Continue to develop our governance framework
Providence Village is committed to developing a sustainable operational model that balances financial stability with its mission to serve the community. As the Village evolves, it will adapt to changing needs, leverage its assets effectively, and plan for transitions to ensure long-term success.
Maintain financial sustainability: Strengthen and diversify revenue streams.
Maximize community impact: Optimize the use of Village spaces to benefit subtenants and the broader community.
Adapt to transitions: Repurpose spaces within the Village as the needs of the Sisters change, ensuring a seamless shift to new uses that align with the Village’s mission and vision.
In 2024, the Village assumed responsibility for the care of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, while major construction projects began onsite and new partners joined the Village. In the next five years, Providence Village is focused on achieving operational stability while upholding its commitment to the Sisters and the community.
Plan for the future: Ensure operational processes and resources evolve to meet the Village's long-term needs while making the best use of its spaces, amenities, and resources.
Sustain health-care services: Maintain high-quality health-care capabilities. Invest in talent: Attract and retain skilled leaders and health-care professionals to support the Village’s mission and care for the Sisters.
Enhance infrastructure: Complete shared infrastructure projects, while repurposing Motherhouse spaces for future subtenants.
To achieve its vision, Providence Village is focused on creating a clear and compelling brand and identity that attracts subtenants, engages the community, and highlights the Village’s unique mission and value.
Define the Village brand: Develop a strong brand narrative that communicates the Village’s vision, values, and unique offerings.
Engage partners and subtenants: Implement a targeted communications and engagement strategy to connect with prospective subtenants and other partners. Foster collaboration: Establish phased engagement plans and support structures to enhance coordination and collaboration among Village partners and subtenants.
Providence Village is guided by a complex governance framework involving multiple organizations, including the Providence Village Board, the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO), and the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC), and guided by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul Corporation. To ensure effective decision-making and collaboration, the Village is focused on creating clarity and alignment within this structure.
Clarify governance roles: Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes to streamline oversight and ensure alignment among all partners.
Foster strategic partnerships: Strength relationships between boards and leadership teams among the Village and its partners to enhance collaboration and shared success.
