Annual hosting of Project Red Rose, a partnership with local charities that serves lunch to the disadvantaged on Valentine’s day.
Holding an annual CCKF Blanket Drive since 2020 to give warmth to the homeless and those in need.
Curated 150 non-perishable food packages in 2021 for the CCKF Food Drive for the Ontario Food Bank.
Launched a new annual charity, Project: Santa Slices, which delivered over 700 slices to members of community in need.
Jimmy is the CEO and founder the Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation. A non-profit that promotes diversity, unity, and success between all members of the community.
Currently serving on the Police Services Board which aims to continually improve the municipal force.
Served on the Kingston Area Taxi Commission from 2013 to 2015, responsible for managing the city by-law impacting taxi services.
Jimmy receiving the First Capital Distinguished Citizen Award Canada 2022 for being a role model that encourages upstanding citizenship.
Received the SLC Honorary Diploma in 2020 for his work across the community.
Received the Community Builder Award in 2019 for encouraging civic engagement, promoting inclusiveness and his philanthropy.
Received the KIPs 2015 Diversity Employer Award for creating a work environment accepting of employees from all backgrounds.
Host/Producer for local program Community Voices, a talk show that invites guests to have open discussions about local social and political issues.
Currently serving on the Police Services Board which aims to continually improve the municipal force.
Hosted All Candidates Town Hall events for the recent federal and provincial elections to allow voters to meet and talk to the candidates.