United Way KFL&A Announces Ambitious Campaign Goal $3.6-million goal encourages community to continue showing its Local Love KINGSTON, ON (September 10, 2021) – The United Way KFL&A will aim to raise a record $3,614,800 during this year’s fall fundraising campaign, it was announced this morning at a virtual campaign kickoff led by Campaign Chair Daren Dougall…. Read More
Novelis employees continue to show their Local Love with United Way Project
News Release For Immediate Release: Novelis employees continue to show their Local Love with United Way Project Hands-on volunteer project helps with renovations at Kingston Youth Shelter transitional home KINGSTON, ONT. (November 2, 2020) – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be showing their local… Read More
211 service goes nationwide with funding from the Government of Canada
211 service goes nationwide with funding from the Government of Canada Free, confidential service helps people impacted by COVID-19 to navigate available community and government supports Ottawa – Everyone in Canada will soon have access to 211, a free, confidential information navigation service that connects people to critical government and community-based health and social services… Read More
United Way KFL&A Announces Ambitious Campaign Goal
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way KFL&A Announces Ambitious Campaign Goal $2.9 million goal encourages community to continue to show their local love KINGSTON, ON (September 11, 2020) – The United Way KFL&A has announced a goal of $2,900,000 for the 2020 campaign. The announcement was made this morning virtually through Facebook and the United… Read More
Seniors Helping Seniors in KFL&A
Since the beginning of the pandemic, our community has been quick to respond and help those who are most vulnerable. United Way KFL&A’s Retirees United was quick to step up and now they are asking seniors in the community, who can and have the means, to give back if they can. “My wife and I… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – July 27th, 2020
Good afternoon! It is hard to believe July is almost over and that it’s been four months since the shut down. I hope you are continuing to find ways to enjoy summer. In this week’s update, you can learn more about the programs receiving funding through the Emergency Community Support Fund, an opportunity for people… Read More
United Way KFL&A grants $817,000 to local programs through Emergency Community Support Fund
Government of Canada fund aims to help organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Kingston, ON (July 21, 2020) – On May 19, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington launched a call for applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities adapting their… Read More
United Way KFL&A receives product donation from Cottonelle® and Kleenex® Brands for local agencies responding to COVID-19
400 cases of Cottonelle® toilet paper and 60 cases of Kleenex facial tissue will be distributed to agencies helping the most vulnerable in KFL&A Kingston, ON, July 16, 2020 — In March, Kimberly-Clark Canada (K-C Canada) announced a partnership with United Way Centraide Canada to assist in its COVID-19 community relief efforts across the country,… Read More
Antje McNeely announced as 2020 United Way Campaign Chair
Kingston’s Chief of Police steps up to lead United Way 2020 campaign Kingston, ON (June 3, 2020) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Antje McNeely, Chief of Police for the Kingston Police Force, as your 2020 Campaign Chair. “I am honoured and proud to… Read More
United Way KFL&A and Community Foundation for Kingston & Area accepting applications for Emergency Community Support Fund
Government of Canada fund aims to help organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Kingston, ON (May 19, 2020) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area are now accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The Government of Canada’s… Read More