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United Way raises funds locally and invests them locally for maximum impact.
Last year, over 54,000 individuals were helped locally through United Way funded agencies and programs.

United Way raises funds locally for programs that support immediate needs while also addressing root causes of issues that impact people right here in KFL&A.

Campaign Goal: 3,820,000

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United Way Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington works closely with the community to ensure that people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Led by volunteers, driven by a small professional staff team, the United Way KFL&A provides inspiring opportunities for people to get involved and support issues they care about through volunteering, giving and being advocates for people who are in vulnerable situations.

“It is estimated that one in four Canadians are using, or will need to use, charitable services over the next year for basic necessities. In many instances, individuals are accessing multiple services just to meet day-to-day needs such as food and shelter. As the needs continue to grow and agencies work to keep up, we need to support each other. The theme of this year’s campaign is Stronger Together, because when this community unites for a common cause, there is nothing we cannot achieve.”

"Can’t say enough about how the United Way has been able to help Lionhearts, along with so many other agencies across Kingston and surrounding area. It’s our honour to be able to partner with them, not just in the warming centre, but in so many other avenues. Really it’s all about partnerships. That’s what makes the world go round. We’re honoured to stand side-by-side with them to be able to provide these services."

"The United Way funding and support really has been imperative to our operations at the Hub. The United Way provides program dollars for Indigenous programming and for our community support program, which allows us to hire the people we serve who have lived experience. The United Way’s commitment to serving our marginalized homeless population plays a key role within health and social service agencies across the city to provide support to those who need it most."

"With the United Way, you don’t know everyone’s story, and until I got involved I didn’t realize how many of my own co-workers and people I knew reached out and used services. We had employees share stories about how they benefitted and how their personal lives were impacted. To me, you don’t know what’s going on in people’s lives, so getting involved and knowing that it could be helping my neighbour, my co-worker, that’s what drove me to want to be part of this.”

United Way KFL&A 2023 Campaign exceeds goal raising over $3.9 million

The annual United Way campaign has surpassed the 2023 campaign goal! United Way KFL&A announced that the 11-week campaign has raised $3,920,000, surpassing the goal of $3,820,000 million announced in early September. This year’s campaign also marked a milestone achievement for United Way KFL&A, surpassing over $100 million raised since founding in 1941.

Tim Hortons announces first-ever national Holiday Smile Cookie campaign with local proceeds donated to United Way KFL&A

From Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, Tim Hortons is kicking off the holiday season with smiles and kindness with its first ever national Holiday Smile Cookie campaign, where 100 per cent of proceeds are donated to local charities and community groups across Canada, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, many community members rely on donated coats to help them keep warm. United Way KFL&A is encouraging the community to help once again during the fourth annual coat drive. Community members are asked to please donate clean, new or gently used winter adult outerwear.

Making a Difference Locally

The United Way invests in programs that have a wide range of impact. These programs support thousands of local residents, helping them when they need it the most. For more videos, tours and panel discussions click here.

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United Way KFL&A recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities in 2022

United Way KFL&A has once again made the Top 100 Charities in Canada List for 2022 according to rankings from Charity Intelligence, a position they have held for the past four years.

"My wife and I have always donated to the United Way KFL&A because we know the donated funds are used in our community. In my retirement, I have become more aware of the people in need in our community. I encourage you to support these vital programs by volunteering and by making a donation. Through the United Way you make a difference in the lives of so many."

"With our United Way funding, we go right to the grocery store or a local supplier and purchase the food that helps a student take advantage of everything school has to offer. You can be confident that your donation to the United Way stays here, in KFL&A and supports students in our community"

"The United Way funds our Youth Program and without them, I don't know how we could keep doing all the things we do. They really have been working with us to understand rural youth and the importance of spotlighting rural communities. The United Way gets that urban is different from rural and the rural needs that we have are important and need to be funded just as much as the Kingston program. United Way has been amazing supporting us."