NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way Day of Caring encourages community members to show their local love on June 11thAnnual Day of Caring adapts due to pandemic restrictions, focuses on collection drives, donation kits and “days of caring” KINGSTON, ON (May 20, 2021) – For the past 20 years, every June, United Way KFL&A volunteers… Read More
CEO Update from United Way of KFL&A – May 18, 2021
CEO Update from United Way KFL&A – May, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy through the third wave of the pandemic and the current lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a sharp focus on homelessness in many communities, including Kingston and the neighbouring counties. The latest urban Point in Time Count… Read More
Path Home Kingston focuses on individuals’ experience with homelessness
Path Home Kingston focuses on individuals’ experience with homelessness United Way KFL&A and City of Kingston partner with agencies to create awareness campaign KINGSTON, ON (May 13, 2021) – United Way KFL&A and the City of Kingston have partnered to create a new awareness campaign called Path Home Kingston that aims to help community members… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – April 20, 2021
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – April 20, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy through the third wave of the pandemic and the current lockdown. As the pandemic continues, United Way KFL&A routinely checks in with agencies and partners in our community to help as everyone works to navigate… Read More
United Way KFL&A leads local 2021 Point in Time Homeless Count
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way KFL&A leads local 2021 Point in Time Homeless CountCounts are a community-level measure of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, helping to provide a national picture of homelessness Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) United Way is responsible for coordinating and conducting the Point in Time (PIT) Count in Kingston. Working with… Read More
Virtual Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Virtual Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local VolunteersUnited Way celebrates the driving force behind the campaign –Volunteers Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington recognized workplace volunteers who made a significant positive impact, at a virtual luncheon on April 14, 2021. The virtual event was… Read More
2021 United Way Campaign Chair Announced
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021 United Way Campaign Chair AnnouncedUnited Way KFL&A gears up for its 80th annual campaign Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Daren Dougall, Regional Manager, for the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as… Read More
United Way Initiatives acknowledge mental health needs of children and youth during the pandemic
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way Initiatives acknowledge mental health needs of children and youth during the pandemic Virtual Success by 6 and Quarenteens images provide resources for kids, youth, families and caregivers during challenging times Kingston, ON (April 13, 2021) – COVID-19 has been challenging for everyone including kids and youth. In consultation with… Read More
Applications sought for additional round of Community Investment Fund Grants
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Applications sought for additional round of Community Investment Fund Grants Funding to help local organizations with additional expenses related to service delivery during pandemic Kingston, ON (April 12, 2021) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, is pleased to announce they will be administering a second round of grants… Read More
Matching grant from RDR Wealth Management encourages donors to give to United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response Fund
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Matching grant from RDR Wealth Management encourages donors to give to United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response FundDonations will be matched up to a maximum amount, doubling impact in local community Kingston, ON (April 9, 2021) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to announce a generous matching… Read More