Youth Peer Support Program to provide unique support for youth in KFL&AUnited Way KFL&A’s Youth Homelessness Initiative results in new community program Kingston, ON (December 1, 2022) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce a new Youth Peer Support Program for youth in the region. This community-driven initiative… Read More
United Way of KFL&A recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities in 2022
United Way of KFL&A recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities in 2022 Annual Charity Intelligence list gives local United Way an overall five-star rating KINGSTON, ON (November 1, 2022) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to announce that it has once again made the Top 100 Charities in Canada… Read More
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A A few years ago, United Way Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington embarked on a mission to address youth homelessness in the area. At the time, young people accounted for one in five of the people living in Canada’s homeless shelters, but the… Read More
Rocktober is Back, in Support of United Way KFL&A
Rocktober is Back, in Support of United Way KFL&A 80s Enuff fundraising concert returns Oct. 29th with a Halloween theme KINGSTON, ON (October 25, 2022)– United Way KFL&A is excited to announce the return of Rocktober. After a two-year hiatus, this annual event in support of the United Way is back for a night of live… Read More
Novelis employees participate in Novelis Neighbor Week through United Way
Novelis employees participate in Novelis Neighbor Week through United Way Hands-on volunteer project helps with renovations at new Kingston Youth Shelter location in Kingston KINGSTON, ON (October 24, 2022) – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be showing their local love in our region, as… Read More
Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter United Way KFL&A’s third annual coat drive runs Oct 24-Nov 6 Kingston, ON (October 18th, 2022) – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, many community members rely on donated coats to help them keep warm. United Way KFL&A is encouraging the… Read More
New Community Resource Centre for Families with Young Children Breaks Down All Barriers for Families to Access Needed Services
New Community Resource Centre for Families with Young Children Breaks Down All Barriers for Families to Access Needed Services ‘A GREAT START FOR FAMILIES: KAHWÀ:TSIRE RONWATIYENAWÁ:SE CENTRE’ KINGSTON, ONT. – A much needed community support service Centre opens Saturday, October 15 at 263 Weller Ave. Designed from the community’s request, this initiative is a collaborative… Read More
United Way KFL&A aims to raise $3.8 million in fall “Local Love” campaign
United Way KFL&A aims to raise $3.8 million in fall “Local Love” campaignVulnerable individuals need our support more than ever, says campaign chair KINGSTON, ON (September 9, 2022) – United Way KFL&A will aim to raise a record $3,808,000 during its annual fall fundraising campaign. The ambitious fundraising goal, which is kept under tight wraps until… Read More
Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for success
Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for successUnited Way KFL&A collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to help families with low-incomes in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (July 25, 2022) With back-to-school season right around the corner, United Way KFL&A is encouraging community members to support students. Going back to… Read More
Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A
Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A Mobile wraparound community care for people in KFL&A Kingston, ON (July, 19 2022) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and Kingston Community Health Centres, along with other community organizations are excited to announce the launch of the new Portable OutReach Care Hub (PORCH). The retrofitted mobile… Read More