In the News May 15, 2012 – Celebrating Local Heroes Queen’s University Alumni Association Honours Daren Dougall & Bhavana Varma The Kingston Branch of the Queen’s University Alumni Association (QUAA) is honouring two local heroes: Queen’s alumnus Daren Dougall, Executive Director of the Youth Diversion Program and Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way… Read More
Archives for August 2012
United Way Next Gen Hosts First Annual HopScotch on May 19
For Immediate Release May 1, 2012 – United Way Next Gen Hosts First Annual HopScotch on May 19 More than one dozen brewers and distillers to take part in first annual event Tickets are now on sale for the First Annual HopScotch Kingston. HopScotch, sponsored by Empire Life, is a celebration of local and independent… Read More
Call For Research Interest Poverty Reduction in Kingston
In the News Call For Research Interest Poverty Reduction in Kingston Poverty reduction became a priority in the city of Kingston starting with a Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty in 2007. In the early part of 2011, a series of community engagements were held to develop goals and objectives. Background is available on a Poverty… Read More
United Way KFL&A 70th Annual General Meeting
Media Alert Monday, June 4, 2012 – United Way KFL&A 70th Annual General Meeting To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will publically unveil its 2011 Annual Report to the community during its 70th Annual General Meeting. The annual report, which is featured on the United… Read More
Applications Sought For Community Investment Fund
In the News July 18, 2012 – United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and the City are now accepting applications for Community Investment Fund grants. Again this year, they are pleased to offer charities and not-for-profit organizations a single application process to access this source of funding for local programs and projects. The… Read More
New Awards Recognize Volunteer Contributions
For Immediate Release February 13, 2012 – New Awards Recognize Volunteer Contributions United Way Celebrates National Volunteer Week with Breakfast, Awards Some of our community’s most dedicated volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow as the local United Way Volunteer Services shines the spotlight on volunteers this April. As part of National… Read More
Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast
For Immediate Release Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast Come and celebrate the power of volunteerism. On Tuesday, April 17th, Craig Kielburger, founder of Free the Children and co-founder of Me to We, will be the key note speaker at United Way’s first annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast, being held at Davies Hall, St. Lawrence College, from 7 a.m…. Read More
KFL&A Volunteer Week Awards
For Immediate Release Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Volunteer Week Awards During National Volunteer Week, United Way Volunteer Services will honour some of the people in our community who donate their time and energy to their fellow citizens. We hope to profile the important role that volunteers play in our lives, our communities and our… Read More
Registration Open for Workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits
For Immediate Release January 9, 2012 – Registration open for workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits United Way Leadership Development Services offers workshop facilitated by Dr. Sidneyeve Matrix, Queen’s University United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits on January 26th. This workshop, delivered by Dr. Sidneyeve Matrix,… Read More
United Way once again surpasses fundraising goal
In The News United Way once again surpasses fundraising goal EMC News – Cheque after cheque was presented by supporters of the United Way at the Nov. 25 touchdown breakfast for its annual 12 week fundraising campaign. Amounts in the three to six figures were proudly announced, building up to the moment when campaign chair… Read More