WPBS-TV hosts virtual telethon benefitting four United Ways during COVID-19 Kingston, ON (April 30, 2020) – At this time like no other we have known – many citizens, organizations and associations are asking what they can do to help. WPBS-TV asked the same question and came up with a special initiative that celebrates the many… Read More
United Way KFL&A provides funding for new One Roof location
Rockin’ The Big House, KP Tour and Reaching Home funds invested in new, expanded location, as part of Youth Services Hub United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to partner with Kingston Home Base Housing on a new home for One Roof. As part of the new Kingston Youth Services Hub, the new… Read More
Give back this holiday season
Show your Local Love ‘Tis the season of giving and there are many ways to give back to members of your community who are in need. The United Way KFL&A encourages you to consider a meaningful gift in kind this year. Whether it is food, household items, clothing, toiletries or even your time that you… Read More
United Way KFLA 2019 Campaign raises a record $3,654,000
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way KFLA 2019 Campaign raises a record $3,654,000 A community-wide effort shows what local love looks like KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2019) The United Way KFL&A announced today that the annual campaign goal has been surpassed, raising $3,654,000 Today’s announcement includes money in to date as well as donations that… Read More
Rockin’ the Big House and Kingston Pen Tours raise $727,325 for youth initiatives
Rockin’ the Big House and Kingston Pen Tours raise $727,325 for youth initiatives Funds from event and tours will help fight youth homelessness in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2019) In addition to exceeding the campaign goal, raising $3,654,000, committee members from Rockin’ the Big House and the Kingston Pen Tours were on hand at… Read More
Retirees United works to create engagement through inaugural Breakfast Club event
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and on Nov. 5, a group of approximately 50 retirees in the Kingston community enjoyed that meal together as part of the first Retirees United Breakfast Club. Retirees United started when now chair of the committee, Jim Parker, wondered what retirees who had been contributing and… Read More
United Way Day of Caring in Kingston and Area
United Way Day of Caring The 2019 United Way Day of Caring will take place on June 7th. 2018 United Way Day of Caring On Friday, the clients of charitable organizations saw a facelift: weeded gardens, fresh coats of paint and suds dripping off clean windows. It’s all thanks to the United Way Day of… Read More
Parenting Tips and Success by 6
Family Fun in Kingston The first six years of your child’s life are the most important and with Success by 6 bringing over 11o free family-friendly events to Kingston and area next week, we encourage you to Take the time, make the moments matter™. Once again there are fun activities for children 0 – 6 years,… Read More
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony
United Way KFL&A recognizes long-term volunteer service Every year, the Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade offers local not-for-profit organizations the opportunity to recognize their volunteers for years of volunteer service. The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individuals for 5 to 60+ years of continuous volunteer service with an organization – youth are recognized… Read More
Fred Godbille announced as 2018 United Way Campaign Chair
Fred Godbille announced as 2018 United Way Campaign Chair United Way gears up for its 77th annual campaign The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Godbille, Director of the DuPont Kingston Technology Centre, as their 2018 Campaign Chair. The announcement was made at United Way’s… Read More