Events

We offer a variety of programs to clients and residents but also love to venture out into the community!

We have partnered with NACHC, AMHS, and Resolve and are hosting youth dinners from 3:00 - 4:30 Monday November 4th, November 18th, and December 2nd. Stay tuned for the new year times, as we continue this group!

Awareness

Each month, our outreach team chooses a new topic to bring awareness to and provide resources for. This month we participated in the holiday spirit at our downtown location and had some fun with our window space. We hope the “Elf” window brightens your day as you walk by!

news

[December 13, 2024]

Leadership Announcement: Jennylynn Crosby Appointed as Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce that, effective January 1, 2025, Jennylynn Crosby will
officially take on the role of full-time Executive Director of Lennox and Addington IntervalHouse.

Jennylynn has served as our Interim Executive Director since June 2024, demonstrating unwavering dedication and leadership during a challenging period for the agency. Her commitment to LAIH and its mission has been extraordinary.

Jennylynn works very closely with the Board of Directors and our major funders to build trust and foster strong relationships that support the agency’s goals. As we move forward, we have the utmost confidence in her abilities and vision for the future of LAIH.

Her diligent efforts will undoubtedly continue to strengthen our agency and its impact in the community.

Please join us in congratulating Jennylynn on this well-deserved role.

Corina Starbuck, Chair
for the Board of Directors, LAIH

[October 11, 2024]

Lennox and Addington Interval House provides update on investigation into financial matters during tenure of former Executive Director

An Initial Progress Letter has been received by Lennox and Addington Interval House (LAIH) from third-party auditors MNP investigating financial matters during the tenure of its former Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer), Sue Weir.

The investigation has initially determined:

· Between 2016 and 2023, the former Executive Director presented financial statements that were purportedly audited by a third-party accounting firm. However, the professional accountant whose signature appears on these statements has confirmed that neither he nor his firm were ever retained by or conducted any work for LAIH.

· A preliminary review of these purported audited financial statements has revealed irregularities, including financial statements that do not balance and notes to the financial statements that appear irregular.

· A sole proprietorship owned by the former Executive Director issued invoices to LAIH for services over many years that appear to have been:

o not performed, or

o for duties that Sue Weir was already being paid for as they fell within her salaried responsibilities as Executive Director.

· The former Executive Director processed and paid these invoices from LAIH to her sole proprietorship between May 2019 and March 2023.

MNP’s review of LAIH’s financial records continues. This Initial Progress Letter does not represent a complete accounting of the charitable property of LAIH or the period of time under review.

LAIH will share additional updates about the investigation as more information becomes available.

[September 27, 2024]

Lennox and Addington Interval House retains third-party auditor to aid in protection of charitable property 

Lennox and Addington Interval House (LAIH) has retained third-party auditors MNP to undertake an independent investigation of financial matters during the tenure of its former Executive Director.

The investigation was begun after evidence was found that LAIH’s financial records may be incorrect, and its charitable property not appropriately accounted for over a period of several years.

LAIH’s Board and leadership team are committed to determining the facts and taking all appropriate steps to account for all its property.

No information suggests that any current or former Board member or other volunteer, or any current employee of LAIH is involved in this matter.

It is expected that the independent investigation will take some time.

To protect the integrity of the investigation, we are limited in the information that can be shared at this time. Once this investigation is complete, LAIH is committed to sharing the findings and any actions that may result. 

Lennox and Addington Interval House’s mission to provide a place of safety for women and children to live free of violence is not affected in any way. All LAIH programs and services are running normally and will continue to do so.

Media Inquiries: inquirylaih@kingston.net