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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. 

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Local Love

in KFL&A

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. 

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Campaign Goal : $3.8 million
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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.
“As a community, we are seeing more people who need food and secure housing, and who are often facing mental health and addictions challenges. And we are all feeling pressure as the cost of living increases. As the pandemic continues, we need to act at a local level to support individuals who are vulnerable. They need our support now more than ever − every donation makes an impact. I see every day how caring this community is, and I invite everyone to join us and show your local love by donating if you can.”
Jane Lapointe2022 United Way KFL&A Campaign Chair
"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."
Travis BlackmoreFounder & Executive Director, Lionhearts Inc.
"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."
Ashley O'BrienManager, Integrated Care Hub
"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.”
Campaign Co-ChairEmpire Life
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Your Impact Newsletter, January 2023 – Some highlights from 2022

As with each new year, it’s an exciting time for new beginnings, as well as a chance to reflect on the previous year. 2022 may have been a year of challenges for so many, but there were so many very positive initiatives. Here are just five highlights of 2022, all made possible with your support!

Community Services Recovery Fund - Fonds de relance des services communautaires

To support the vital work done by these organizations, the Government of Canada committed to funding through the Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF), delivered through funding partners United Ways, Community Foundations and Canadian Red Cross.

Youth Peer Support Program to provide unique support for youth in KFL&A

United Way KFL&A is pleased to announce a new Youth Peer Support Program for youth in the region. This community-driven initiative was identified through a special youth mental health committee spearheaded by Kingston Health Sciences Centre and United Way KFL&A.
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Local Love Impacting Local Lives

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.

Food Sharing Project (5 min)

Resolve Counselling Services Kingston (6 min)

Sexual Assault Centre
Kingston (5 min)

Dress for Success (5 min)

EarlyON (3 min)

Kingston Interval House (2 min)

Rural Frontenac
Community Services (3 min)

Youth Diversion (8 min)

Highlights & Services

Impact Calculator

United Way KFL&A raises funds locally and invests them locally for maximum impact. Use this impact calculator to see an example of how donations to United Way KFL&A are used to impact local lives.

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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.
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"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."
Jim Parker
"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"
Food Sharing Project
"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."
Rural Frontenac Community Services
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United Way of KFL&A would like to acknowledge this traditional territory’s longer existence and its significance for the Indigenous people who lived and continue to live on Turtle Island.

We are situated on traditional Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat land. There are Métis and other non-status First People from many Indigenous Nations present in our community today. This acknowledgement symbolizes the United Way KFL&A’s first step, of many, along this path toward Indigenous reconciliation, in a respectful manner.

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