The John Howard Society of the Kawarthas

06/19/2026

The Lindsay Youth team is moving! Effective Monday, June 22, the new office location will be 416 County Road 36 in Lindsay. We are so grateful for our time at the Whitney Town Centre and we are excited for the increased space and versatility that this new office location will bring for programming and events.

06/16/2026

President’s Choice Children’s Charity is empowering Canadian children to live their best lives. JHS of the Kawarthas is grateful for the support of the PC Power Full Kids™ program in supporting our Maple Keys classroom. Through this program, we’re able to provide nutritious snacks and meals while teaching youth valuable life skills around nutrition and healthy living. Thank you, PC Power Full Kids™, for supporting youth in our community! 🍎✨

06/12/2026

Flyer Friday’s!

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

This week at the Hub!

06/10/2026

Grab that PicNic basket with some sammies and some non-alcoholic drinks, and come on out to Kawartha Lakes Pride's picnic at Maryboro Lodge Museum on Monday, July 6th from 11am to 4pm. Activities for all ages, games, karaoke, crafts, and a whole lot of PRIDE! FREE!

06/10/2026

Program Spotlight - Youth Justice Services! Youth Justice Services contain several programs aimed at supporting youth (12-17) who are involved with the criminal justice system. Across Peterborough and Lindsay in 2025-2026, over 150 youth were supported through these programs.

06/04/2026

🌟 June & July with the Aspire Program 🌟
Looking for fun summer activities, new friendships, and ways to connect with your community? Aspire has something for you!
Open to community members ages 16–25 in Peterborough, Aspire upcoming events include:
🧺 Picnics in the Park
🔍 Scavenger Hunt
🧠 Jeopardy Night
🎁 Plus, gift card prizes to be won at every event!
Drop-in events run every other Thursday from 5:30–7:00 PM, no registration needed. Just show up, join in, and have fun! Come build connections, meet new people, and enjoy summer with Aspire. ☀️

06/03/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈
This month, we celebrate love, identity, diversity, and the strength of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, respected, and proud to be exactly who they are.
At JHS of the Kawarthas, we are committed to creating inclusive spaces where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued - not just during Pride Month, but every day of the year 💙 We stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in celebrating authenticity, acceptance, and belonging.