2025 United Way Campaign Chair Announced Long-time volunteer and local business owner, Leanne O’Mara, to lead this year’s fundraising campaign Kingston, ON (April 29, 2025) – The United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time United Way volunteer and local business owner, Leanne O’Mara as the Chair of the… Read More

Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers United Way celebrates workplace volunteers, the driving force behind the campaign Kingston, ON (April 29, 2025) The United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to recognize workplace volunteers, who have helped make significant positive impact during the 2024 campaign. The annual Workplace Awards Luncheon took place on… Read More

Community Investment Fund Grant Application Process Open City of Kingston and United Way of KFL&A partner through joint granting process to help local non-profit organizations Kingston, ON (April 16, 2025) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the City of Kingston are pleased to announce that applications for the Community Investment Fund (CIF)… Read More

News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Long-time United Way KFL&A staff members honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal Kim Hockey and John DiPaolo honoured for their commitment to community and passion for helping others   Kingston, ON (March 13, 2025) – The United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to celebrate Vice President, Community Impact,… Read More

OPINION: How Ontario’s political parties must deal with homelessnessBy addressing poverty at its roots, we’ll also prevent rising costs in health care and emergency services The following is an op-ed, written in collaboration with United Ways across the province, and was originally published in the Toronto Sun According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario… Read More

United Way KFL&A 2024 Campaign raises over $4 million Thanks to generosity of community, fundraising campaign announces historic achievement KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2024) The annual United Way campaign has surpassed the 2024 campaign goal! United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington  announced this morning that the annual campaign has raised a historic $4,050,000 surpassing the… Read More

Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign returns Nov. 18-24 with local proceeds donated to United Way KFL&A 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated to local charities and community groups across Canada, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps Kingston, ON (November 14, 2024) – Tim Hortons second-annual Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is returning from Nov…. Read More

Letter: A Call for Compassion and Kindness As many in our community gather this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, and give thanks, I’d ask that you also take time to reflect – with empathy and compassion – on the reality some community members are facing and the challenges they encounter daily. Our… Read More

United Way KFL&A announces highest ever Campaign Goal Vulnerable individuals and community need our support more than ever, says campaign chair KINGSTON, ON (September 6, 2024) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington will aim to raise $3,950,000 during its annual fall fundraising campaign. This goal represents the highest campaign goal in the history of… Read More

Second night added: Special event and screening of The Tragically Hip’s new docuseries supports United Way KFL&A First two episodes of ‘No Dress Rehearsal’ to screen at Isabel Bader Centre with Q&A event to follow KINGSTON, ON (September 6, 2024)– After selling out the original event, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is excited to… Read More