Women have been making a significant impact in the Kingston area through their contributions to the United Way and volunteerism in the community for a number of years. This year, United Way Canada officially launched Women United – an initiative that aims to bring women and resources together under the United Way umbrella in order… 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 2 and marks the seventh 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
211 aims to connect community members with the right services at the right time
Navigating health, government, legal and even public safety services can be a challenge. It is hard to know who to call and even where to find the number. That is where 211 comes in; the service helps individuals navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a… Read More
Good Food Stands work to provide accessible, affordable fresh food for the community
If you are looking for healthy, more affordable produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington area, you may want to visit a Good Food Stand. Since August 2018, these stands have been popping up monthly at local high schools and welcoming community members to come check them out. The stands are part of a… Read More
‘Limestone Lens’ puts United Way KFL&A in focus
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about local community programs and initiatives, you are in luck. Starting Tuesday, January 15, Your TV will feature the United Way of KFL&A on their new weekly show entitled Limestone Lens. The program, produced by Your TV’s Curtis Brunet and hosted by Donna Chambers offers insight into the… Read More
Sponsored Employee program a win-win for employees and employers alike
For the past 12 years, Kim Peachey has worked in the incident investigation branch of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in Kingston, but when her latest assignment wrapped up, she was looking for something new. “My supervisor suggested the Sponsored Employee program with United Way,” she explained. “I had no idea what the program was… Read More
Celebrating the season and giving back go hand in hand for friends
Holiday giving and gifts in kind are always appreciated at this time of year and United Way is always happy to help you connect with those in need. To learn more about ways to give in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington community this season visit https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/ways-to-give/holiday-giving/ Celebrating the season and giving back go hand… Read More
7th Annual Next Gen Masquerade tickets on sale now – just in time for last-minute holiday shopping
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: 7th Annual Next Gen Masquerade tickets on sale now – just in time for last-minute holiday shopping Take advantage of early bird pricing until January 31st, 2019 Kingston, ON (Dec. 20, 2018) United Way Next Gen is pleased to present the seventh annual Next Gen Masquerade on Saturday, March 2nd,… Read More
Sponsored Employees play a vital role in every United Way campaign
Another year, another campaign, another goal achieved – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington celebrated another successful campaign in 2018, and while each campaign has many moving parts, there’s a lesser known group of individuals working behind the scenes that play a vital role. Each year, near the end of August, United Way works… Read More
BMO continues to give the gift of warmth
BMO continues to give the gift of warmth this holiday season 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… Read More