News Release
August 13, 2014
United Way to announce 2014 Campaign goal on September 12
Carrie Batt, 2014 United Way Campaign Chair, invites you to join us for the annual Campaign Kick-off Breakfast on Friday, September 12, at the Ambassador Conference Resort. The doors open at 7 a.m. and ceremonies start at 7:30 a.m.
Batt will cut the ribbon on the 2014 Campaign and announce the region-wide campaign goal. Over 600 United Way supporters, volunteers and donors will enjoy a delicious hot and cold buffet breakfast, along with a generous helping of community spirit.
Every year thousands of volunteers, organizations, frontline agencies, professional staff and our media partners come together to raise funds for services that help their families, friends and neighbours. Last year United Way invested in 69 programs that helped 74,000 people in our community.
In 2013 KFL&A residents set a local fundraising record as they exceeded the $3,418,000 goal for the 15th straight year. Last year, Correctional Service of Canada gave the United Way an opportunity to offer public tours of Kingston Penitentiary. The tours contributed $171,540 to the 2013 Campaign, bringing the total raised in 2013 to over $3.6 million.
This year’s Campaign Kick-off is sponsored by Canadian Tire, Ring Wireless by Tyroute and the Ambassador Conference Resort.
Tickets are $15 each or a table of 10 for $150. To order tickets, please visit http://2014-campaign-kick-off.eventbrite.ca or call the United Way Office. Book your seat early as the breakfast regularly sells out.
For more information, please call 613-542-2674 or email campaign@unitedwaykfla.ca.
About United Way of KFL&A
United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners to build and strengthen our community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca for more information.
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Media Contact:
Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way of KFL&A
613-542-2674, ext. 2, bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca
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