Submit your application now for a Community Investment Fund Grant KINGSTON, ONT./July 2, 2019 Charities and not-for-profit organizations may now apply for one-time grants of up to $25,000 through the Community Investment Fund. Funded by the City of Kingston and United Way KFL&A, the Community Investment Fund aims to support… Read More
Women United reception focuses on issues facing vulnerable women in KFL&A
It is a tough issue to talk about, but women Leaders of the Way came together on June 10, to listen, learn and make an impact. Members of United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s Women United gathered at Fete to hear from individuals in the community who have been affected by and experienced abuse… Read More
Retirees United focuses on keeping retirees engaged
Each year nearly 70 per cent of contributions made to the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington are made through workplace campaigns. But what happens when those contributors retire? This is a question that Jim Parker asked himself when he retired. As a long time active donor to the United Way, Parker wanted… Read More
Joint release from the United Way KFL&A, and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston
News Release For Immediate Release: The following is a joint release from the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston Kingston, ON (Jun 4, 2019) – Effective June 30, 2019, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston will no longer be… Read More
United Way Day of Caring gives back to our community
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way Day of Caring gives back to our community Nineteenth Annual Day of Caring takes place on June 7th, 2019 KINGSTON, ON (May 30, 2019) – On Friday, June 7th, over 300 volunteers from workplaces across the region will tackle light construction, maintenance and gardening projects at 30 local… Read More
A very ‘success’ful week
Each year, United Way KFL&A hosts Success by 6 week, a fun-filled week for the littlest members of the community. This year, over 120 free activities and events aimed at children 0-6 years old took place from May 6 to 12 and its fair to say, a good time was had by all. From Zumba… Read More
Get Ready to ROCK in The BIG HOUSE as the United Way Brings the first-ever public concert to Kingston Penitentiary
This Historic Concert will bring some of the finest Canadian talent together featuring Headstones, The Trews, The Pursuit of Happiness and Kasador with VERY SPECIAL GUEST Tom Cochrane KINGSTON, ON. / May 8, 2019 – visitkingston.ca presents ROCKIN’ THE BIG HOUSE, in support of United Way of KFL&A, the first-ever public concert to be held… Read More
United Way Success By 6 Week focuses on early development
Free, fun events remind parents & caregivers to Take the Time, Make the Moments Matter Kingston, ON (April 24, 2019) – United Way Success By 6 Week is a fun-filled week with over 120 free events and activities for the youngest members of our community. Once again this year, activities for children 0-6 years, their… Read More
5 things to know about 2019 United Way Campaign Chair Scott Harris
It’s that time of year again – time to welcome the new United Way KFL&A Campaign Chair for the upcoming 2019 campaign. This year’s chair, Scott Harris, Regional Deputy Commissioner for the Correctional Service of Canada, was introduced at the annual Workplace Volunteer Awards Luncheon on April 17. Harris brings a lot of volunteer and… Read More
5th Annual Youth Homelessness Summit in Kingston
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5th Annual Youth Homelessness Summit in Kingston Summit aims to increase awareness and provide tools for issues faced by local youth KINGSTON, ON / Wednesday, April 17, 2019 – Organized by the United Way’s Youth Council, the fifth annual Youth Summit will take place on Thursday, April 18th, from 10:30… Read More