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
Gauge Roberts breaking his cycle of poverty
Ian MacAlpine More from Ian MacAlpine Published on: November 29, 2018 | Last Updated: November 29, 2018 5:16 PM EST Gauge Roberts is a young man who has lived on the margins and is now on his way to breaking his own particular cycle of poverty. Roberts, 19, spoke at the United Way of Kingston,… Read More
The United Way KFLA 2018 Campaign raises a record $3,564,000
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The United Way KFLA 2018 Campaign raises a record $3,564,000 A community-wide effort that will change lives locally KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 29, 2018) The United Way of KFL&A announced today that the annual campaign goal has been surpassed, raising $3,564,000. Today’s announcement includes money in to date as well as donations… Read More
Touchdown 2018
Welcome to the United Way of KFL&A 2018 Campaign Touchdown Digital Media Kit 2018 Total Funds Raised and Breakdown 2018 Touchdown Media Release and Chair Bio 2018 United Way KFL&A Cabinet 2018 List of Participating Workplaces 2018 Gift of Hope Campaign 2019 Masquerade Poster – Early Bird The United Way of KFL&A would… Read More
The United Way Campaign finish line is in sight!
The United Way Campaign finish line is in sight! With seven days left till touchdown, the campaign is at 84% of goal, with 16% to go! This final push is critical. It is now time to get all of your totals, envelopes and donations in so your amazing efforts can contribute to moving the thermometer… Read More