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
COVID-19 Supports
As we collectively and proactively look at the ever changing situation on the ground, frontline agencies and programs work hard to ensure our community is able to serve all residents, especially those who are particularly vulnerable. Below is list of services that are being provided during this global crisis. Domestic Violence Those experience interrelationship violence… 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
Help for low-income seniors through grocery and meal programs
Programs funded through $65,000 grant from Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program Kingston, ON (May 4, 2020) – Seniors are often most at risk of contracting and becoming seriously ill due to COVID-19. With physical distancing in place across the region, many are unable to access food programs or grocery shop to make… Read More
Community Profiles
KFL&A Community Profiles provide neighbourhood data The profiles include data on child and youth population, population density and family demographics, as well as a detailed statistical picture of family economic resources for each neighbourhood. “The benefit of this report lies in the specific information for each of the neighbourhoods,” says United Way President and CEO… Read More