2026 United Way KFL&A Campaign Chair Announced
Long-time volunteer and local healthcare professional, Krista Wells Pearce, to lead this year’s fundraising campaign
Kingston, ON (April 29, 2026) – The United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of long-time United Way volunteer and local healthcare professional, Krista Wells Pearce as the Chair of the 2026 Campaign.
“I’m honoured to serve as Campaign Chair this year and look forward to working alongside our dedicated Campaign Cabinet and community volunteers to build on last year’s momentum,” said Wells Pearce. “When we come together, our community can accomplish incredible things and continue supporting our neighbours across KFL&A.”
Wells Pearce has been a leader with Providence Care and their United Way workplace campaign for several years and a member of the United Way KFL&A Campaign Cabinet since 2021 as the Sector Co-Chair for Healthcare and Agencies. She also joined the United Way KFL&A Board of Directors in 2023. In 2024, she took on the role of Co-Chair of Women United, helping the group continue to bring together like-minded women who want to use their skills, talents and resources to contribute to their community.
“Our community is fortunate to benefit from such strong volunteer leadership each year,” said John DiPaolo, President & CEO of United Way KFL&A. “Krista is an exceptional individual, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside her, our dedicated Campaign Cabinet, and our incredible volunteers once again. In a time of global uncertainty, it’s reassuring to see the generosity of our community as we continue to support our most vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours.”
The annual campaign raises funds that are invested locally to support programs serving people facing vulnerability. United Way KFL&A partners with agencies and organizations to address challenges and urgent community needs including homelessness, food insecurity, addictions, and mental health.
“United Way recognizes the growing uncertainty, and that agencies and programs across our community are experiencing increased demand for their services,” added Wells Pearce. “I’ve seen firsthand the difference this community’s generosity makes for both organizations and the people they support, and I’m confident we’ll come together again for another successful campaign this year – changing our tomorrow, today.”
The 86th annual United Way KFL&A Campaign will kick off on Thursday, September 10th, 2026. Stay tuned for more details.
About United Way KFL&A
United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington brings people and resources together to build a stronger, more inclusive community. Working in close partnership with local organizations, efforts are focused on ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential and live with hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging.
Rooted in deep local knowledge and long-standing relationships, this work is guided by the evolving needs of the community. Investments support programs that address urgent challenges while also tackling complex social issues through collaboration, innovation, and shared impact.
Led by dedicated volunteers and supported by a small, committed professional team, United Way KFL&A serves as a unifier, connecting individuals, organizations, and businesses to create meaningful change and community members who need it most.
Thanks to the continued generosity of the community, United Way KFL&A is proud to rank fourth among United Ways across Canada in dollars raised relative to market size.
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Media Contact:
Mandy Pasch, Director, Marketing and Communications
United Way KFL&A
613-876-3088, marketing@unitedwaykfla.ca
About Krista Wells Pearce
Krista Wells Pearce is the Vice-President of Corporate Services and Executive Director, Hospice at Providence Care.
A graduate of both Queen’s University and the MHSA program at Dalhousie University, Krista has spent the last 23 years in planning for the Kingston hospitals and has a wide variety of experience in all healthcare sectors including acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care, specialized mental health & forensics, long-term care, and research facilities. She is a LEED Green Associate.
She led the Build-Finance Redevelopment Project at KGH (completed in 2011), the Providence Care Hospital Redevelopment (completed in 2017), Kingston’s first Hospice residence (completed in March 2025) and construction is underway for the new, 320-bed long-term care home, Providence Manor (completion fall 2027).
In her role at Providence Care, in addition to Redevelopment & Planning, Krista also has responsibility for Nutrition & Logistics Services, Quality & Risk Management, Patient, Client, Resident & Family Relations, Strategic Planning, Project Management Office, Volunteer Services, and Facility Management Services, which includes maintenance, environmental services, protection services, material management and biomedical engineering. As Executive Director of Providence Care Hospice, Krista provides oversight for inpatient services and leads the Community Program team.
When not at work or spending time with her family, Krista is actively involved with United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. She has been a leader with Providence Care and their workplace campaign for several years and a member of the United Way KFL&A Campaign Cabinet since 2021 as the Sector Co-chair for Healthcare and Agencies. Krista joined the United Way KFL&A Board of Directors in 2023. In 2024, she took on the role of Co-chair with United Way KFL&A’s Women United group, helping the group continue to bring together like-minded women who want to use their skills, talents and resources to contribute to their community. In 2025, 472 women Leaders of the Way (donors who give $1,200 or more) contributed over $1.9 million to the annual campaign.
