About Us

Mission

To build and strengthen our community by bringing people and resources together to facilitate change.

Vision

We see a future where people are self-sufficient in a community where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging.

Values

We will be known as an organization that:

Operates with integrity, transparency and accountability to the highest ethical standards to ensure public trust
Provides leadership in driving social change, partnerships and collaborative innovation
Respects community wisdom by considering diverse viewpoints

Harnesses and engages the talents and resources in our community to enhance a philanthropic culture
Promotes volunteerism through creating awareness and engagement

2022-2023 Board of Directors

United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is governed by its Board of Directors, a diverse group of community leaders and key decision makers who provide vision, strategic leadership, accountability, and stewardship.

Chair

Mary C. Rae

Vice Chair

Antje McNeely

Vice Chair

Kevin Snedden

Past Chair

Patrick Murphy

Treasurer/Secretary

Patrick Legresley

Director

Richard Allen

Director

Jessica Bayne-Hogan

Director

Krishna Burra

Director

Peter Clarke

Director

Daren Dougall

Director

Steve Garrison

Director

Scott Harris

Director

Jane Lapointe

Director

Leanne O’Mara

Director

Brian O’Neill

Director

Michelle Wilson

President & CEO

Bhavana Varma

Staff Team: United Way KFLA Staff Team

United Way KFL&A’s Statement on Diversity can be viewed here.

Campaign Cabinet & Committees

Jane Lapointe

2022 Campaign Chair

Assante Financial

Cabinet Members

Daren Dougall

Past Chair

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Jessica Bayne-Hogan

Co-Chair: Women United

Christine Bellamy

Division Co-Chair: Finance

RBC

Dara Brachman

Division Co-Chair: Finance

Empire Life

Nancy Bradshaw

Sector Chair: Commercial

Rejean Bruneau

Labour Liaison

Kingston & District Labour Council

Gale Chevalier

Division Chair: Municipal

Emergency & Transportation Services, County of Frontenac

Patrick Deane

Sector Co-Chair: Education

Queen's University

David DeSantis

Sector Co-Chair: Education

Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

Chris Doucet

Sector Chair: Finance

CIBC

David Fell

Sector Co-Chair: Municipal

Utilities Kingston

Scott Harris

Leadership & MIG Committee

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Col. Sonny Hatton

Sector Chair: Government

CFB Kingston

George Jacob

Sector Co-Chair: Manufacturing

Dupont Canada

Hollee Kew

Division Chair: Provincial

St. Lawrence Parks Commission

Sergiy Kolosov

Division Chair: Provincial

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Dennis McAllister

Sector Co-Chair: Manufacturing

Invista Canada

Valerie Robb

Chair: Retirees United

Empire Life Retiree

Laurie Ross

Co-Chair: Women United

Queen's University

Kevin Snedden

Division Chair: GCWCC

Correctional Service Canada

Krista Wells-Pearce

Sector Chair: Healthcare & Agencies

Providence Care

Leaders of the Way

Scott Harris

Leadership & Major Gifts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Gillian Sadinsky

Leadership & Major Gifts

In-House Yoga

Pat Murphy

Leadership & Major Gifts

Secura Financial Group

Jessica Bayne-Hogan

Leadership & Major Gifts

Affinity Groups

Jessica Bayne-Hogan

Co-Chair: Women United

Laurie Ross

Co-Chair: Women United

Queen's University

Carrie Batt

Women United

RBC

Elizabeth Brown

Women United

Heather Cole

Women United

Queen's University

Jane Lapointe

Women United

Assante Financial

Brittany Marshall

Women United

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Antje McNeely

Women United

Kingston Police

Leanne O'Mara

Women United

Agnew Food Services

Gillian Sadinsky

Women United

In-House Yoga

Krista Wells-Pearce

Women United

Providence Care

Michelle Wilson

Women United

Valerie Robb

Chair: Retirees United

Empire Life Retiree

Arlene Aish

Retirees United

Queen's University Retirees

Rejean Bruneau

Retirees United

Kingston & District Labour Council

Brian Chenoweth

Retirees United

Grafoid Global Technology Centre

Jeff Moore

Retirees United

Goodyear Canada

Jim Parker

Retirees United

Kingston Integrated Transportation Solutions

Tim Salmon

Retirees United

Financial Report

Commitment to Community

United Way raises funds and invests them locally for maximum impact. We are able to accomplish this thanks to generous donors, partners, and supporters. United Way KFL&A has been
recognized for accountability and transparency in financial reporting, having received a 5 star rating by Charity Intelligence Canada, and is rated as one of the top100 charities in Canada.

Our financial statements are audited by an independent auditor and are available online at: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/financial-statements/

Effective, Efficient and Accountable

We actively solicit in-kind donations, sponsorships, pro-bono services and the support of volunteers to keep expenses
as low as possible. This ensures that as much as possible of every dollar goes directly to the community.
Every year, thousands of volunteers come together to raise funds for services that benefit their family, friends and neighbours.

Annual Registered Charity Disclosure and CEO Salary

Our latest Canada Revenue Agency annual T3010 registered charity disclosure is available at: https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/hacc/srch/pub/dsplyRprtngPrd?q.srchNm=united+way+kingston&q.stts=0007&selectedCharityBn=125978270RR0001&dsrdPg=1
The Compensation Committee periodically benchmarks CEO salaries of not-for-profit organizations within the region. We regularly review the compensation levels of our staff to ensure they are within reasonable rates for the level of skill, knowledge and experience required for the role.
Compensation levels of the 10 highest paid staff for all charities are available at the Canada Revenue Agency website, under List of Charities
To view our financial statements visit: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/financial-statements/

Where the Money was Spent

In 2021 your contributions helped us to build a stronger social support network. This network of services provides the foundation to our entire community and allows people to live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging

To view our financial statements visit: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/financial-statements/

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.