News Release March 27, 2014 Local High School Students encouraged to volunteer during six week period The United Way Volunteer Centre is challenging high school students throughout the region to volunteer for at least three hours over six weeks to “Change the World” as part of the Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. High school students can… Read More
Archives for March 2014
United Way Volunteer Centre Celebrates Volunteerism in KFLA
News Release March 21, 2014 Special reception on April 7 will recognize volunteers who make a difference in our community Six local volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow when the United Way Volunteer Centre hands out ‘Volunteers Grow Community’ awards at a special reception on Monday, April 7th, from 4-6 p.m…. Read More
United Way Says Thanks
In the News March 11, 2013 Empire Life recently announced that Les Herr, Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down at the end of May 2014. On behalf of the community, we would like to thank Les for his leadership and his commitment to Kingston and area. In the six years that Les has served… Read More
United Way offering Workshop on Financial Stewardship
News Release March 11, 2014 Part of Board Governance Series for Board Members and Senior Administrators of Non-Profit Organizations United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) is hosting a workshop on Financial Stewardship on Wednesday, March 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Avenue. Workshop facilitators, Michelle Podhy and Chad McLeod of KPMG, will… Read More
Queen’s students engage in ‘Day of Caring’
Media Release March 6, 2013 Every June, volunteers spread out across the city to paint, fix, clean and do myriad other chores during the United Way’s Day of Caring. The event, during which United Way member agencies get some help to do the maintenance and other work they may not be able to do themselves,… Read More
Queen’s Students Give Back to Community through United Way
Media Alert March 4, 2014 A Special Day of Caring for United Way Funded Agencies planned for March 6 What: The Queen’s AMS Student United Way Committee has planned a special Day of Caring on Thursday, March 6th, from 1 to 5 p.m. During this time, students will assist United Way funded agencies with light… Read More