Details on funding and distribution in KFL&A to follow in coming weeks On March 29, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $9 million investment in United Ways across Canada to support vulnerable seniors. United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington welcomes this announcement, recognizing the impact that the global COVID-19 crisis has had on… Read More
United Way KFL&A launches fund to help the most vulnerable in community respond to COVID-19
Churchill Foundation donates up to $50,000 to support basic needs, elderly and vulnerable Kingston, ON (March 20, 2020) Like everyone in our community, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington has been monitoring the evolving global and local impact of COVID-19. In response, United Way has launched a community response fund to raise funds for… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 update
Like all of you, we’ve been monitoring the evolving global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID 19) and are monitoring communiques from local health authorities. These are challenging times for all, including our agencies and their clients and stakeholders. It is truly a privilege to work with such compassionate partners and agencies, working together to… Read More
5 reasons to attend the Next Gen Masquerade
The Next Gen Masquerade is fast approaching. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, March 14 and marks the eighth annual Masquerade at the Renaissance Event Venue in Kingston – an event organized and run by volunteers from the United Way Next Gen initiative. In case you are still on the fence about purchasing tickets… Read More
BMO continues to give the gift of warmth
Hats, scarves and mittens may not be traditional holiday tree decorations, but they are for the Bank of Montreal in the Cataraqui Centre. Each year, after Remembrance Day, staff at the branch put up their eight foot Christmas tree and they ask the community to help decorate it with items to help keep kids warm… Read More
Queen’s Engineering Students turn Grant Hall into a Starry Night
Queen’s Engineering Students turn Grant Hall into a Starry Night The Science formal open house offers public walkthroughs by donation to United Way Kingston, ON (October 30, 2019) – Queen’s Engineering students are welcoming the public in to view their highly anticipated 2019 Science Formal on Saturday, November 2nd, from 12 noon – 3:00pm at… Read More
United Way KFL&A recognized on top 100 charity list
United Way KFL&A is proud to announce that our organization has, once again, been recognized by Charity Intelligence on their top 100 Rated Charities list for 2019. The list looks at 750 charities across the country and rates them based on rating methodology. According to their rankings, the top 100 charities: are leaders in reporting… Read More
Novelis employees show their Local Love with United Way Project
Hands-on volunteer project helps with renovations at Kingston Youth Shelter KINGSTON, ONT. (October 14, 2019) – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be showing their local love in our region, as part of the company’s global Novelis volunteer month projects. Since 2012, Novelis employees have… Read More
United Way KFL&A volunteers recognized for years of service
Every year, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration offers local not-for-profit organizations the opportunity to recognize their volunteers for years of volunteer service. United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is always pleased to nominate individuals that help grow our community through their hard work and dedication. The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individuals… Read More
Kingston Radio is United for United Way
Last year, United Way KFL&A helped over 53,000 people locally through 64 programs at 42 agencies. But none of that support would be possible without the support of the community and without the support of our amazing media partners. We’re thankful for the efforts of our friends at our local radio stations who have joined… Read More