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Membership

99 York Street is a shared community house sustained by the people and groups who use and care about it. Membership is open to anyone who shares and respects the values of the house and believes in the importance of accessible, affordable community space in Kingston.

Becoming a member is a way to say: this place matters to me. Membership dues help ensure the long-term care of the house and supports ongoing improvements—like accessibility renovations—that allow more people to participate fully in community life.

Memberships go the Board of Directors for approval. They are renewed annually in April.

Why become a member?

As a member, you:

  • Help sustain a unique, community-run space that reduces barriers to connection and participation
  • Support the upkeep, accessibility, and affordability of the house
  • Gain access to low-cost meeting space and shared house resources
  • Have a voice in the future of the house through voting at the Annual General Meeting and other general meetings
  • Become part of a diverse community of individuals and groups who use the house to connect, organize, and support one another
  • Members are also eligible to run for election to the Board of Directors

Types of membership

We offer two membership options:

Individual Membership – $25/year
For individuals who use the house, volunteer, participate in groups, or simply want to support the mission of 99 York Street.

Group Membership – $40/year
For community groups, clubs, non-profits or peer-support groups that meet at the house or wish to support its ongoing operation.

How to become a member

  1. Complete a membership application form, which goes to the Board of Directors for approval.  Renewals are automatically approved. 
  2. Pay the membership due by cash, cheque, or e-transfer:
  • Cash or cheque: Please place your payment in an envelope in the drop-box in the hallway near the kitchen entrance. Be sure to include your name or your group’s name.
  • Cheques: Payable to Kingston Community House
  • E-transfer: Send to treasurer@kingstoncommunityhouse.org
  • Someone will reach out to you.  We would be thrilled to give you an orientation to the House and its amenities! We will also add your email to our newsletter.

Reminders: Please remember to renew your membership in April each year and to keep us informed if the contact person for your group changes.

Membership Form

You should receive an email confirmation once you submit the form.

    Your Full Name (Required)

    Membership Type (Required)

    IndividualGroupCommercial

    Are You Renewing Your Membership? (Required)

    YesNo

    Name of Your Group or Organization if applicable

    Mailing Address

    Phone Number

    Cellphone Number

    Your Email (required)

    Website

    Alternate Contact Person(s) for group

    For membership renewals: has any of the information you've provided changed since your last application?

    YesNo

    If this is your first membership application, please provide a brief description of how you or your group intend to use the house. This information will help us best accommodate your needs. If you're applying for a Group membership, please give us a sense of how many people are part of your group. (We use this information for grant writing purposes to show House usage.)

    How did you hear about the Kingston Community House at 99 York?

    Promotional opportunities: We're happy to help promote your group or event! Please let us know if your group or activity is open to the public and, if so, provide a brief, 1-2 line description for our website and newsletter. You can also send event information to our Instagram and Facebook accounts.