Novelis employees participate in Novelis Neighbor Week through United Way Hands-on volunteer project helps with renovations at new Kingston Youth Shelter location in Kingston KINGSTON, ON (October 24, 2022) – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be showing their local love in our region, as… Read More
Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter United Way KFL&A’s third annual coat drive runs Oct 24-Nov 6 Kingston, ON (October 18th, 2022) – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, many community members rely on donated coats to help them keep warm. United Way KFL&A is encouraging the… Read More
New Community Resource Centre for Families with Young Children Breaks Down All Barriers for Families to Access Needed Services
New Community Resource Centre for Families with Young Children Breaks Down All Barriers for Families to Access Needed Services ‘A GREAT START FOR FAMILIES: KAHWÀ:TSIRE RONWATIYENAWÁ:SE CENTRE’ KINGSTON, ONT. – A much needed community support service Centre opens Saturday, October 15 at 263 Weller Ave. Designed from the community’s request, this initiative is a collaborative… Read More
Wheels on the Runway
YGK Airport hosts Wheels on the Runway event in partnership with United Way KFL&A. The City of Kingston will host a public event, Wheels on the Runway, in partnership with United Way, at YGK Airport on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Assante Wealth Management Fenlon Financial…. Read More
United Way KFL&A aims to raise $3.8 million in fall “Local Love” campaign
United Way KFL&A aims to raise $3.8 million in fall “Local Love” campaignVulnerable individuals need our support more than ever, says campaign chair KINGSTON, ON (September 9, 2022) – United Way KFL&A will aim to raise a record $3,808,000 during its annual fall fundraising campaign. The ambitious fundraising goal, which is kept under tight wraps until… Read More
United Way of KFL&A & City of Kingston jointly grant $451,169 to local programs through Community Investment Fund
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way of KFL&A & City of Kingston jointly grant $451,169 to local programs through Community Investment Fund Non-profit organizations in the community will receive one-time grants through joint fund Kingston, ON (August 10, 2022) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) and City of Kingston are pleased… Read More
Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for success
Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for successUnited Way KFL&A collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to help families with low-incomes in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (July 25, 2022) With back-to-school season right around the corner, United Way KFL&A is encouraging community members to support students. Going back to… Read More
Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A
Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A Mobile wraparound community care for people in KFL&A Kingston, ON (July, 19 2022) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and Kingston Community Health Centres, along with other community organizations are excited to announce the launch of the new Portable OutReach Care Hub (PORCH). The retrofitted mobile… Read More
In an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians
In an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. (July 6, 2022) – United Way leaders from across Ontario… Read More
United Way Day of Caring returns with record number of volunteers and projects
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way Day of Caring returns with record number of volunteers and projects Annual Day of Caring takes place in person on June 17th, 2022 KINGSTON, ON (June 14th, 2022) – After a two-year break, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is delighted to be able to offer in-person… Read More