Our Mission
New Leaf Link (NeLL) is a rural charitable organization that champions the abilities and interests of adults with developmental and physical disabilities through programming in arts, healthy living, and community participation.
NeLL’s mission is to foster an environment for personal growth, connections through friendship, and community belonging.
Meet the Board
A hands-on group of dedicated volunteers united by a shared passion for supporting NeLL and the people we serve. With diverse skills, backgrounds, careers and experiences, our members bring their unique skills together to guide and support our mission behind the scenes.
Meet our Staff
A small but dedicated hands-on team that brings care, creativity and a sense of belonging to our participants. One member has been with NeLL since its inception, starting as a volunteer, and another member has been part of our story since 2014.
Contributing Organizations
Ontario Trillium Foundation
In the fall of 2024, NeLL was approved for a grant to remove barriers to attendance. This will allow NeLL in 2025 to introduce a new transportation service and expand day program hours with a Before & After program to make attendance easier for working families.
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
CFKA has supported NeLL when we need it most. In 2021 and 2023 CFKA supported NeLL in maintaining a Director Program Manager position that is needed for the continued operation of the day program and key to the high quality of NeLL’s curriculum.
South Frontenac Township
Over the years, the Township of South Frontenac has supported New Leaf Link through the Community Project Grants Program. Municipal funding has been used to pay for transportation for participant outings, to purchase exercise equipment and games, to expand our program to 3 days and establish our first ever summer program. This funding allows our (dis)abled adults to participate in the life of the community by learning about places of interest and exploring local activities together. New Leaf Link is grateful to the Mayor and Council of South Frontenac for their support for our program.