Annual Day of Caring takes place on June 6th, 2025
KINGSTON, ON (June 5th, 2025) –United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s annual Day of Caring takes place on Friday, June 6th. Thanks to Platinum sponsor, TD, this year, over 400 volunteers from 28 workplaces will be tackling projects at 38 local agencies throughout KFL&A.
United Way Day of Caring sends volunteer teams from local organizations to provide much needed assistance to local agencies through projects. These include repair work, gardening, painting, and cleaning. The day is organized by a volunteer committee that has been hard at work for months, identifying projects, recruiting teams, organizing equipment and materials.
“We are excited for another amazing Day of Caring! The volunteer response has been incredible again this year, with over 400 individuals eager to take part,” says Kim Peachey, Chair of the United Way Day of Caring Committee. “The Day of Caring is an amazing opportunity for the volunteers to learn more about agencies in their community and see firsthand what they do to support countless individuals every day. The agencies, in turn, get some much-needed help and support for their tireless efforts in the KFL&A, which is a win-win for all involved.”
United Way Day of Caring has been running in the KFL&A community for more than 25 years. In that time, thousands of volunteer hours have been invested in hundreds of projects in the region.
This year, the day begins at 8 a.m. with a kick-off event (until 8:30 a.m.) at the Community Food Redistribution Warehouse (785 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd.) Teams of volunteers will work throughout the morning and then gather at Lake Ontario Park (920 King Street W.) in the afternoon for a wrap-up BBQ.
Please note, a full list of projects and addresses is attached below to help plan coverage.
About United Way KFL&A United Way Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington works closely with community partners to ensure that people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and live with hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging. This vision is realized by building on deep-rooted local community knowledge and relationships to empower people to make an impact.
The United Way raises funds for programs that support immediate needs while also tackling complex social issues collaboratively. Led by volunteers, driven by a small professional staff team, the United Way KFL&A is a unifying force, encouraging people to get involved to support our most vulnerable.
Thanks to the continued generous support of the community, United Way KFL&A is proud to rank fourth among United Ways across Canada in dollars raised related to the size of our market.
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Media Contact:
Mandy Pasch, Director, Marketing and Communications
United Way KFL&A
613-876-3088, marketing@unitedwaykfla.ca
United Way KFL&A Day of Caring – Friday June 6th, 2025
| Agency Name | Address | Workplace Assigned |
| Addictions and Mental Health Services KFL&A | 35 Lyons St. | Correctional Services Canada, Goodyear |
| Addictions and Mental Health Services KFL&A | 206 Concession St. | McDougall Insurance |
| Army Navy Airforce (ANAF) | 317 Gore Rd | TD |
| BGC South East – Hughson Child Care Centre | 559 Bagot St. | JaniKing Eastern Ontario |
| BGC South East – Westend Community Centre | 1300 Bath Rd | Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board |
| Dawn House | Novelis, Queen’s University – Smith School of Business | |
| Dress for Success | 700 Dalton | Enbridge |
| Elizabeth Fry Society | 127 Charles | CFB Kingston |
| Extend-A-Family | 361 Montreal Street | Correctional Services Canada, Queen’s University – Smith School of Business |
| Independent Living Centre Kingston | 540 Montreal St. | HydroOne |
| Kingston Community Health Centres | 263 Weller Ave | Family and Children’s Services FLA |
| Kingston Home Based Housing – Journey | 52 Liddell | Assurant |
| Kingston Home Based Housing – Lily’s Place | Bank of Montreal, Utilities Kingston | |
| Kingston Home Based Housing – Rise 149 | 140 Kingscourt Ave. | Invista, Lonza |
| Kingston Home Based Housing – In from the Cold | 540 Montreal Street | Hydro One, RBC |
| Kingston Interval House | Invista, Correctional Services Canada | |
| Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC) | 32 Lundy’s Lane | Limestone District School Board |
| Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest | Concession Street | CIBC |
| Kingston Youth Shelter | 294 Elmwood | Correctional Services Canada |
| Kingston Youth Shelter | 365 Young St. | Queen’s University |
| Lakeside Community Garden | Front Rd | Celanese, Dupont |
| MacLean Park Community Garden | Hwy 15 Pittsburgh Township | Queen’s University |
| Martha’s Table Community Program | 629 Princess St. | Empire Life |
| Oak Street Community Garden | 2 Brant Ave | Correctional Services Canada, KCCU |
| Providence Care (Hospice Garden) | 340 Union Street | TD |
| Providence Care City Park | Corner of Bagot and West. St. | Correctional Services Canada |
| Ryandale Transitional Housing | 449 Fieldstone | Queen’s University – Smith School of Business |
| Ryandale Transitional Housing | 146 Clergy | Ministry of Health |
| Ryandale Transitional Housing | 669 Victoria St | James Reid Funeral Home |
| Salvation Army | 183 Weller Ave | Ministry of Health |
| Seniors Association | 56 Francis Street | Limestone District School Board, Providence Care |
| St. Lawrence Youth Association | 308 Achievement Place | Correctional Services Canada |
| Tipi Moza (Iron Homes) | 113 Lower Union St. | Correctional Services Canada |
| United Way/Resolve | 417 Bagot Street | Alstom Group, Hydro One |
| YMCA | 100 Wright Cres. | JaniKing Eastern Ontario |
Additional information:
Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Financial Contributions: Platinum Sponsor: TD Gold Sponsor: Assurant
Materials Sponsors: Korinne Peachey, Royal LePage Realty
RBC Financial
Enbridge
Empire Life
James Reid Funeral Home
In Kind Donations Agnew and O’Mara Tim Hortons
Kingston Paint & Decorating Inc.
Parade of Paints
Sherwin Williams
Marshalls Lawn Care and Garden Centre
Eco Tree Care
Neil’s Flowers & Greenhouse
Potter’s Nurseries
Home Depot
Costco
Canadian Tire Stores
Glen Supply
KIMCO
Swish Maintenance
Jani-King of Eastern Ontario
Levac Supply
A World of Rentals
Battlefield Equipment Rentals
City of Kingston (Lake Ontario Park)
United Way KFL&A Day of Caring Committee:
Kim Peachey – Chair
Abigail Smith – Caraco
Stephanie King-Saunders – Correctional Services Canada
Julie Fossitt – City of Kingston
Dominik Wechsler – Celanese
Cory Watkins – MNP
Sarah Whiteman – Queen’s University
Michele Finney – Past Chair – Retired from Hydro One
