21st Fare for Friends raised over $86,000 for United Way of KFLA

Media Alert
September 8, 2014

The 21st Fare for Friends raised over $86,000 for United Way of KFLA on Sept. 7, 2014.

Organizers extend a special thank you to all the participants, sponsors, restaurants, wineries and breweries, individuals and companies that donated items for our auction. With their generosity, Kingston’s favourite garden party continues to be a successful fundraising event for the United Way and your community.

Fare for Friends is the largest fundraising event of the United Way of KFL&A. Over the past 21 years, the event has raised over a million dollars for programs that help people in our community when they need it most.

Campaign 2014 will officially kick off on Friday, Sept. 12, with the announcement of this year’s fundraising goal at the Ambassador Conference Resort.

About United Way of KFL&A

United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners to build and strengthen our community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca for more information.

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 Media Contact:

Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674 ext. 2, bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca