About Retiree Giving & United Way
United Way works to engage retirees and those about to retire – those who are leaving a local workplace as well as retirees moving to Kingston and area.
Together with United Way, members of the retiree community in Kingston focus on providing different channels to encourage retirees to continue to be involved with the United Way. They support workplace retiree campaigns and reach out to retirees through condominium campaigns and engagement events.
Retirees are a critical part of United Way KFL&A’s workplace campaigns with 20% of employee giving coming from retirees. Retiree donations have increased 20% over the past 5 years.
Condo residents contributed nearly $260,000, or 6 % of the total campaign.
Get Involved
Retiree Giving aims to create a sense of belonging for retirees by engaging them in their community, connecting them to peers and giving them the opportunity to make meaningful contributions of both time and resources.
Workplace Retiree Campaigns
Retirees United has developed a playbook to help workplaces run effective retiree campaigns. For more information, click here.
For more information about how to get involved, please contact leadership@unitedwaykfla.ca
“My wife and I have always donated to the United Way KFL&A because we know the donated funds are used in our community. Being a grandparent, I am conscious of the need for children to have a supportive and learning environment, and healthy food from an early age. In my retirement, I have become more aware of the people in need in our community. I encourage you to support these vital programs by volunteering and by making a donation. Through the United Way you make a difference in the lives of so many.”
Are you planning to retire?
Check out our Retiree Guide for some helpful tips.
Ways to Give
Pension Deductions
Check with your workplace. You may be able donate through monthly pension deductions once you are retired.
Monthly Giving
You can conveniently give a monthly gift through credit card or pre-authorized payments.
One Time Gifts
Cheques, cash or credit cards are accepted.
Gifts of Securities
Gifts of securities may provide you with even greater tax benefits than charitable gifts made in cash.
Bequests
You can continue your tradition of giving by leaving a bequest to the United Way in your will. Through the Endowment Fund, the principal is permanently preserved and the interest supports programs.
Life Insurance
Gifting a Life Insurance policy or naming United Way as a beneficiary of your policy can be an easy and effective way to continue your support.
