In the News June 20, 2013 – This week, over 700 Kingstonians were recognized for their volunteerism … from 5 to more than 50 years. One of those people getting a volunteer service award is Roland billings. The retired Alcan manager has been helping the united way for the last 30 years. Newswatch’s Darryn Davis… Read More
Archives for June 2013
United Way Volunteers Receive Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
In the News June 20, 2013 – Each year, the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration hosts receptions in communities across the province to recognize individuals for their years of continued volunteer service with not-for-profit organizations. Eight United Way of KFL&A volunteers, who have demonstrated a long-term volunteering commitment, were recognized during a ceremony on June… Read More
United Way Caring Day Attracts 180 Volunteers
In the News June 14, 2013 – United Way Caring Day Attracts 180 Volunteers Volunteers are an important resource for many non-profit agencies in the Kingston-area. And today, dozens of employees volunteered their time to grab paint cans, squeegees, scrub pads and work gloves for the annual “Day of Caring”. As Newswatch’s Jamie Patterson reports,… Read More
Youth Rise To Challenge
In the News June 10, 2013 Youth Rise To Challenge Apparently local youth aren’t willing to sit at home and do nothing. According to the United Way, local high school students embraced the Change the World: The Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, exceeding local targets by a wide margin, with 1,813 volunteering for an impressive 8,182… Read More
KTW spring garage sale benefits the United Way
In the News June 6, 2013 – KTW spring garage sale benefits the United Way Doing a little spring cleaning? Time to clean out your basement? Kingston This Week is looking for gently used, resellable items for our spring yard sale on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the United Way…. Read More
United Way Day of Caring Demonstrates the Power of Volunteering
News Release United Way Day of Caring Demonstrates the Power of Volunteering KINGSTON, Ont. (June 10, 2013) – On Friday, June 14th United Way Day of Caring volunteers will come together for a unique opportunity to strengthen their community by taking on light construction, gardening and maintenance tasks at United Way member agencies across Kingston, Frontenac,… Read More
Local Students Embrace Youth Volunteer Challenge
News Release Local Students Embrace Youth Volunteer Challenge High School Students exceed challenge goals by volunteering for 8,182 hours KINGSTON, Ont. (June 5, 2013) – Not only did local high school students embrace the Change the World: The Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, they exceeded local targets by a wide margin, with 1,813 volunteering for an… Read More
Kingston This Week spring garage sale benefits the United Way
In the News June 3, 2013 – Doing a little spring cleaning? Time to clean out your basement? Kingston This Week is looking for gently used, items for our spring yard sale on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the United Way KFL&A. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off… Read More