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United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update - Oct 21, 2021

Numbers
2021 Campaign Goal: $3,614,800
Raised to Date: $2,462,930
Percentage: 68%

Highlights from the Week

Win a ride to school with Kingston Fire & Rescue, in support of United Way of KFL&A

Kingston Fire and Rescue (KFR) invites residents to participate in an online auction from Oct. 8 to 22 for a chance to Ride to School with Fire Chief Shawn Armstrong, in support of the United Way of KFL&A.

“The United Way serving KFL&A supports so many people and charities in our community, providing them support and resources when they need it most,” says Armstrong. “Kingston Fire and Rescue is proud to do its part to help this great organization.”

Take part in the online auction and bid for a chance to Ride to School with Fire Chief Armstrong.

Check back often until Oct. 22! The highest bidder will have the exciting chance to show up to school in style and ride with the Fire Chief along with a Kingston fire truck following behind.

Thanks so much to Kingston Fire and Rescue and the City of Kingston for the ongoing support and this amazing opportunity!

Winter Clothing Drive

The Winter Clothing Drive kicks off on Monday (October 25th)

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, coats and warm clothing become a necessity. Many community members rely on donated items to help them keep warm and this year, United Way KFL&A is hoping the community can help once again.

Workplaces and community members are asked to donate clean, new or gently used coats and boots (coats must be washable only; no leather or heavy wool) and new accessories including new hats, mitts, scarves and socks. Items can be dropped off to collection bins throughout KFL&A from October 25 – November 5.

For more information about this year’s Winter Clothing Drive visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/winterclothingdrive

LCBO Point of Sale – thank you!

The LCBO point of sale campaign wrapped up on October 17 and raised over $58,000 locally!  A big shout out and thank you to all who gave generously at the cash and to the LCBO staff that ask at the checkouts – it can’t be easy, but your support means a lot.

Events

Community Garage Sale
What: Come out to the parking lot of Collins Bay Institution for a community Garage Sale in support of United Way KFL&A. Free parking is available on site and Smoke ‘N’ Barrel food truck will also be there.
Where: Collins Bay Institution Parking Lot, 1455 Bath Road
When: Saturday, October 23, from 8am to 2pm

MOVE 98.3’s LIVE On-Air Auction in support of United Way of KFL&A is back!
What: Kingston’s MOVE 98.3 will hold a 4 hour live on-air auction to raise funds for the United Way of KFL&A’s 2021 Campaign!
The highest bidder will receive an exclusive in-person broadcast of MOVE 98.3’s REID & BEN In The MORNING from their business location
Where: On air
When: November 4th 6 – 10 am

"My wife and I have always donated to the United Way KFL&A because we know the donated funds are used in our community. 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." - Jim Parker
"With our United Way funding, we go right to the grocery store or a local supplier and purchase the food that helps a student take advantage of everything school has to offer. You can be confident that your donation to the United Way stays here, in KFL&A and supports students in our community" - Brenda Moore, Food Sharing Project
“United Way came in and adopted us and things changed dramatically, we didn’t have people waiting on the step for a bed in the winter. They stay as long as they need to and we help them get into transitional housing. We provide them with structure and help them. Because of United Way we get to help raise these children and I feel honoured and so proud to know them.” - Denise Lamb, Kingston Youth Shelter
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United Way of KFL&A would like to acknowledge this traditional territory’s longer existence and its significance for the Indigenous people who lived and continue to live on Turtle Island.

We are situated on traditional Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat land. There are Métis and other non-status First People from many Indigenous Nations present in our community today. This acknowledgement symbolizes the United Way KFL&A’s first step, of many, along this path toward Indigenous reconciliation, in a respectful manner.

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