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Brian P. Hart

Founder, Kate’s Rest Foundation

Brian P. Hart brings over forty years of expertise in community economic development across southeastern Ontario, with a focus on job creation, sustainable farming, renewable energy, and energy-efficient building practices. His extensive career includes initiatives such as:

- establishing several job creation and computer training centres in remote rural communities,

- co-developer of the wind farm developments on Wolfe and Amherst Island as well as the energy efficiency retrofits to the buildings owned by the city of Kingston,

- launching a renewable energy cooperative, and

- creating social enterprises centred on climate controlled farming.

For the past nineteen years, Brian has channeled his passion for community development into the founding and management of Kate’s Rest Foundation, the region’s only permanent supportive housing initiative. Under his guidance, the Foundation has provided not only housing but also essential resources and opportunities for supportive social enterprises that emphasize sustainability, self-sufficiency, and social impact. Brian’s dedication to integrating innovative solutions with community-driven approaches has transformed lives and fostered economic resilience in rural, underserved communities throughout the region. His leadership continues to inspire impactful projects that prioritize inclusivity, environmental stewardship, and lasting positive change.