Kingston Community Legal Clinic (KCLC) is a non-profit community legal clinic serving low-income residents of the City of Kingston, Townships of South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands. The Legal Clinic is primarily funded by Legal Aid Ontario. A volunteer, community-based Board of Directors oversees clinic operations and our experienced staff provide a variety of services including legal advice, legal representation, public legal education, and community development. We also carry out law reform initiatives.
VISION
We envision a future in which individuals and communities are informed and empowered, by having a well-resourced, integrated, accessible and accountable justice and community service system.
MISSION
Kingston Community Legal Clinic promotes justice, equality, rights and independence for low-income people by providing legal services in matters relating to poverty, housing, income support, human rights, health, employment and education, pursuing law reform activities, providing community legal education, and engaging in community development.
VALUES
Everyone who approaches the KCLC for legal help has the right to be treated with dignity and competence.
KCLC will reach out to those who do not come to us for help but who may be victims of injustice.
We will try to promote justice by influencing the laws, policies and programs that affect disadvantaged people.
KCLC promotes a working environment that is healthy, supportive, respectful and fair. Enjoying what we are doing enables us to serve others more effectively.
MEMBERSHIP
If you are 18 years or older and live in the area served by Kingston Community Legal Clinic, you are eligible to become a member of the Legal Clinic. Members are eligible to vote in the election of our volunteer Board of Directors and any other business at our Annual General Meetings and Special Meetings. You can complete a Membership Application by clicking HERE or CONTACT US for more information.
Please note that membership is not required to receive services from Kingston Community Legal Clinic.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE
The Legal Clinic will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Wednesday, December 24 at noon, and will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 1:00 p.m.
If you experience an emergency during this time that cannot wait until the Legal Clinic reopens, please complete an online intake form by clicking HERE or leave a voicemail message at 613-541-0777, ext. 0.
Messages will be checked on December 29, 30, and 31. Emergency calls will be returned as soon as possible. When leaving a voicemail, please include your first and last name, any telephone numbers where you can be reached, and a brief description of the emergency.
The staff of Kingston Community Legal Clinic wish you a very happy holiday season and look forward to connecting with you in the New Year!🎄
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