NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: Annual Tampon Tuesday donation drive encourages community to donate menstrual hygiene products for individuals in need Donations will be collected from March 1 – 31, 2022 throughout KFL&A Kingston, ON (February 24, 2022) United Way KFL&A is excited to announce the third annual Tampon Tuesday collection drive in the region. This… Read More
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Your Impact, February 2022
Your Impact, February 2022 Good afternoon! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and I know we are all looking forward to spring! We will continue to provide you with monthly updates, communicating the impact that your donations have in the community – how you are changing lives and supporting much needed programs and how this… Read More
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Appreciation Week recognizes hard work of frontline non-profit workers
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Appreciation Week recognizes hard work of frontline non-profit workers First ever Non-profit Appreciation Week celebrates 58,000 Ontario’s non-profits and 850,000 dedicated workers Kingston, ON (Feb 14, 2022) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to participate and help celebrate frontline workers during the first ever Non-profit Appreciation… Read More
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211 Day increases awareness of valuable service in KFL&A
211 Day increases awareness of valuable service in KFL&A In 2021,211 answered more than 17,000 calls, text, chats or emails from local residents Kingston, February 9, 2022 – February 11 is 211 Day across North America, a day for United Way, 211 service providers and their supporters to raise awareness of this valuable service in… Read More
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Community donor steps up to support sleeping cabin project
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community donor steps up to support sleeping cabin projectDonation will be facilitated by United Way KFL&A and used by City of Kingston to help individuals experiencing homelessness in Kingston Kingston, ON (Jan 27, 2022) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to announce a generous donation from… Read More
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Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit
Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit on January 19, 2022 The Honourable Doug FordPremier of Ontario Their WorshipsOntario’s Big City Mayors Regional Chairs Re: Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit on January 19, 2022 Dear Premier Ford, Mayors and Regional Chairs, As organizations working closely with people experiencing poverty,… Read More
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Your Impact, January 2022
Your Impact, January 2022 Happy New Year and I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday season, especially in these challenging times. We will continue to provide you with monthly updates, communicating the impact that your donations have in the community – how you are changing lives and supporting much needed programs and how this… Read More
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Community partners in Kingston work together to open winter Warming and Drop-in Centre
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: Community partners in Kingston work together to open winter Warming and Drop-in Centre United Way KFL&A, City of Kingston, Lionhearts Inc. and Kingston Street Mission partner to provide space and programs for community members in vulnerable situations Kingston, ON (December 13, 2021) – As temperatures drop and winter arrives, there is… Read More
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Letter to the Community
Letter to the Community In the spirit of community collaboration we we’d like to share what’s being done to support individuals who are vulnerable experiencing or at risk of being exposed to COVID-19. People experiencing homelessness are at an increased risk of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. Pre-existing conditions, the social determinants of health, living… Read More
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United Way KFLA 2021 Campaign surpasses goal
United Way KFLA 2021 Campaign surpasses goal Community-wide effort shows commitment to continue supporting community members in vulnerable situations during difficult time KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 25, 2021) The United Way KFL&A announced today that the annual campaign has raised a record $3.8 million, surpassing the goal of $3.6 million. This is a remarkable achievement by the… Read More