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
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
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
Government of Canada Announces $350 Million Emergency Community Support Fund
On April 21, 2020, the Prime Minister of Canada announced $350 Million in funding for Canadian charities and non-profits who are providing crucial resources and community-based services for vulnerable Canadians. United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) has been actively engaging with the Federal Government over the need for this measure and with this announcement, United Way,… Read More
Seniors Response Fund: Federal Government partners with United Ways across Canada to help vulnerable seniors
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 will be investing a portion of these funds in the local region as allocated by Employment Social Development Canada through United Way Centraide Canada. Funds will… 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
Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide Train delivering hundreds of free computers, from Windsor to Quebec City makes a stop in Kingston on March 13 Kingston, ON (March 13, 2020) – Many not for profit agencies in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington… Read More
Community members in need will be helped through first Tampon Tuesday donation drive in KFL&A
Donations will be collected from March 3 – 12, 2020 throughout KFL&A Kingston, ON (March 2, 2020) United Way KFL&A is excited to partner with Bell Media, national Tampon Tuesday partner, local Labour partners and Queen’s University for the first Tampon Tuesday collection drive in the region, following International Women’s Week. Starting March 3 and… Read More