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We Change Lives in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Annual Campaign
The United Way annual campaign is the largest community fundraising effort, helping thousands of people through collective action, raising funds that will then be invested in local programs. 70% of funds raised are through workplace campaigns. United Way volunteers, staff and sponsored employees provide tools and resources to support volunteer-led fundraising campaigns in the workplace
Workplace Campaign Tools
For information and tools that will help you run a successful campaign, please contact United Way at 613-542-2674 or email campaign@unitedwaykfla.ca
Download the 2017 Annual Report
Download the 2018 Funded Programs booklet
Download a copy of the 2018 Communications Framework
Learn how far the value of your donations goes! Download Impact Storybook
Images for campaign + social media Download Impact Media Package
Videos about United Way for sharing with your co-workers and playing at your events:
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Campaign Materials Request Form: If you require additional materials for your workplace campaign, fill out this form and return it to the United Way office.
ECC Training Sessions: These sessions will help you plan an effortless campaign, learn from your colleagues at other workplaces, increase participation, answer frequently asked questions and deal with common workplace campaign challenges. For more information, please call 613-542-2674 or email campaign@unitedwaykfla.ca
Canvasser Training Sessions: These sessions provide an overview of the United Way, canvassing tips and techniques, addressing challenges and spotting opportunities to support your canvassers throughout their workplace campaign. To arrange a training session, please call 613-542-2674 or email campaign@unitedwaykfla.ca
The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) is a charitable giving campaign developed exclusively for federal employees and retirees in Canada. If you are from a federal department or workplace, please visit the GCWCC website.
Last year, you helped 58,000 of our friends, family and neighbours. See the impact… share the stories!
Please join us for a unique tour!
To arrange for an agency speaker please contact the United Way KFLA campaign@unitedwaykfla.ca or call 613- 542-2674.
Ways to Give
Please find below a variety of effective ways to make a positive impact in your community through the United Way KFL&A.
Every dollar you donate changes lives locally.
Thank you.
Every dollar you donate makes a difference in your community. It’s never been faster or easier to donate to the United Way. Simply click here to make an online donation or click on the “donate now” button at the top of the page.
Individual Donation
As another quick and easy option, you can download the Individual Gifts Pledge Form and return it by regular mail, email or in-person.
Gifts of appreciated assets, such as securities and real estate are very popular and may provide you with even greater tax benefits than charitable gifts made in cash. Donations of publicly listed securities to United Way are exempt from all capital gains taxation.
Many corporations and foundations in the KFLA area generously donate corporate gifts. It’s easy to become Caring Corporation, simply download and complete this form. If your company wishes to make an online donation, click here or on the “donate now” button at the top of the page
Give the gift that keeps on giving and send an eCard. It’s the perfect gift for friends, family, colleagues, or a teacher to say thanks.
There are multiple ways to donate, and support people in your local community when they need help.
The Leadership Giving Program is made up of individuals who contribute $1,200 or more through the annual campaign. We invite you to join us and demonstrate your leadership. Together, we’ll empower and inspire change to ensure our community is strong and resilient – today and always.
By harnessing the power of time, you can make small, regular payments on a life insurance policy that will grow over the years to produce a truly major gift for United Way of KFL&A.
The Eternity Fund is the permanent endowment fund of the United Way. When you make a donation to the Eternity Fund, the money is invested and the principal is preserved. Only the income earned is used to support essential services and programs, ensuring your gift will benefit future generations.
The United Way KFLA has many sponsorship opportunities available including event sponsorship, material sponsorship and our banner program. Find out how you can help sponsor the United Way.
Workplace Awards
Thank you to our volunteers and work sites across KFL&A for their hard work, dedication and leadership. Their efforts ensure that resources and valuable assistance will continue to be available for individuals and families in our community who need it the most.
To recognize their efforts and the contributions of the employees in these workplaces, the United Way annually gives out awards based on employee participation and contributions .For a list of 2017 Workplace Award Winners visit: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/2017Awards
Eternity Fund
United Way’s Endowment
Through bequests and gifts of life insurance, the Eternity Fund provides a reliable stream of income well into the future, ensuring that the tradition of caring in our community continues for tomorrow’s residents.
United Way is a vital force, providing support 365 days a year to residents. Whatever challenges face our community now and in the future, our United Way needs to be able to continue to support the most vulnerable people in our community.
In addition to funds raised through the annual campaign, the United Way has a permanent Endowment Fund so donors have the option to invest in the future through bequests, life insurance and other planned gifts.
If you have already made a provision for United Way in your estate plans, please let us know so we can ensure your gift is used as intended.
Audrey & Peter Scholes Memorial Fund
In 2017, the United Way received its largest bequest from long time donors, Audrey and Peter Scholes. The bequest was over $1.5 million, pushing the United Way’s endowment fund to over $2.3 million.
As per the wishes of Mr. & Mrs. Scholes, the United Way has created the Audrey and Peter Scholes Memorial Fund. The income earned from this fund will support programs that relieve poverty, helping low-income and vulnerable people integrate into the community.
Eternity Fund Supporters
Paul Banfield
Jane Bayly
Donna Bull
Lynn & Richard Cilles
Peggy & Ted Davidson
Mike Deschesne
Oliver Doyle
Ruby Garrow
Janny Gaveel-Dorrestijn
Marsha Gormley
Charles Gould
Susan Greaves
Sheila Kingston
W. Craig Ferguson
Katherine & Paul Manley
Judith Mackenzie
Tom Mawhinney
Darryl McDermid
Mariella Morin
John Morse
Margorie Finlay
Harry Smith
Mary-Alice Thompson
Robert & Bonnie Thomas
Bhavana & Rakesh Varma
David Wanklyn
George Wattsford
Estates
Estate of Charlotte Abbott
Estate of Emma Clench
Estate of Beatrice Cohen
Estate of Eleanor Crossman
Estate of Gelindo De Re
Estate of Hugheen Ferguson
Estate of Shirley Mactavish
Estate of Esther Mahood
Estate of Helen Mahood
Estate of Mary McLean
Estate of Katherine Ross Muirhead
Estate of Rose Oliver
Estate of Margaret Reid
Estate of Harold Roberts
Estate of Brendan Savage
Estate of Alan Richard Travers
The Audrey and Peter Scholes Memorial Fund
Planned Giving
Ask us how you can continue the tradition of giving!
The Eternity Fund is the permanent endowment fund of the United Way. When you make a donation to the Eternity Fund, the money is invested and the principal is preserved. Only the income earned is used to support essential services and programs, ensuring your gift will benefit future generations.
For more information, please visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/endowment
Calendar of Events
Resourceful Fundraising for Beginners
Resourceful Fundraising for Beginners Date: March 5, 2019, ... UPCOMINGIntroduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the Board – Workshop
Introduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Dat... UPCOMINGCreating and Maintaining an Effective Board Team – Workshop
Creating and Maintaining an Effective Board Team Date: May ... UPCOMINGCampaign Touchdown Breakfast
The 2018 United Way KFL&A campaign exceeded goal raisi... PASTFinancial Stewardship – Workshop
Financial Stewardship Date: November 27, 2018, 5:00-7:30pm ... PASTSee the Impact… Share the Stories!
The “Seeing is Believing” bus tour provides United W... PASTLeading Change in the Workplace – Workshop
Leading Change in the Workplace This workshop focuses on ... PASTCampaign Kick-off Breakfast
On Friday, September 7, 2018 over 500 volunteers enjoyed... PASTFundamentals of a Team Member – May 31 2018
United Way strengthens the voluntary sector by providing tra... PASTUnited Way of KFL&A
2017 Campaign by the Numbers
During the 2017 campaign, the community raised $3.5 million in support of local programs and services. None of this would have been possible without the support of thousands of community volunteers. Money is raised through workplace employee campaigns, special events, corporate giving, and individual giving within our community.
10 year Campaign History
Over the past 10 years our campaign has grown 21% from 2.9 million in 2008 to $3.5 million in 2017.
Campaign By Source
Non Workplace 28%
Workplace 72%
10 year leadership giving trend
Gifts from Leaders of the Way (donors who give $1,200+) are a critical part of our campaign. Leadership giving has increased annually over the last 10 years and has grown from $696,000 in 2008 to $1.4 million in 2017. This is a 104% increase.
For the 2017 Leadership Honour Roll: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/HonourRoll
2017 Leaders of the Way
Leadership Giving By Level
10 year Leadership Giving Trend
Gifts from Leaders of the Way (donors who give $1,200+) are a critical part of our campaign.
Leadership giving has increased annually over the last 10 years and has grown from $500,000 in 2007 to $1.4 million in 2016. This is a 180% increase over that time.
For a full listing of our leadership honour roll:
www.unitedwaykfla.ca/HonourRoll
Success by
6 Week
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Events | 173 | 167 | 112 | 138 |
| Number of Children | 1,997 | 1,712 | 3,989 | 2,849 |
| Number of Adult | 1,802 | 959 | 2,522 | 2,252 |
What is Success By 6?
Success By 6 is based on the idea that it takes a village to raise a child and that we all have a role to play in ensuring that every child has a chance to succeed early in life. Success By 6 Week heightens public awareness of the importance of early-years development.
Next Gen empowers young leaders in their twenties and thirties to to get involved in their community and bring about positive change. Next Gen volunteers organize and run several popular events each year including the Next Gen Masquerade (2019 tickets on sale now) which was a huge success selling out and raising over $9,000 for local programs.
Next Gen Workplace Ambassadors
Next Gen Ambassadors are young leaders who work with workplace committees to engage the next generation of leaders.
These leaders participate in Next Gen activities, promote events and engagement opportunities within their workplaces. They provide information about events and network opportunities to their peers and participate in networking and learning opportunities.
In 2017 there were 28 Next Gen Workplace Ambassadors.
Next Gen Workplace Ambassadors
For more information about United Way Next Gen visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/next-gen/
Day of Caring
Over 200 volunteers from 24 workplaces completed projects at 24 different sites on June 8, 2018.