In the News November 1, 2011 – Frontenac Secondary School Monster Mash Frontenac Secondary School student Nick More (Forest Gump) makes a basket as teachers Geoff Stephen (in black) and Duncan Cowan (hockey jersey) defend the net, while fellow student Kerry Readwin (supergirl) moves in for a rebound, during the Monster Mash basketball game Friday,… Read More
Come See the Wonders of the Queen’s Science Formal
For Immediate Release October 31, 2011 – Come See the Wonders of the Queen’s Science Formal For one day only, and in support of United Way serving KFL&A, Queen’s Engineering students will open the doors of the 109thScience Formal and give the community a sneak peak of their highly anticipated event. This year’s Latin name… Read More
Campaign Hits $2M mark
In The News October 27, 2011 – Campaign Hits $2M Mark The United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox Addington announced Wednesday it has surpassed the $2-million plateau in record time. The campaign is now 63% of the way to achieving its 2011 goal of $3.2 million. The fundraising effort will conclude Nov. 25. Source:… Read More
Cineplex Entertainment Hosts All-night Movie Marathon for Students
For Immediate Release October 24, 2011 – Cineplex Entertainment Hosts All-night Movie Marathon for Students Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas is teaming up with United Way KFL&A to host the eighth annual Starlight Film Festival. On Friday, November 5th, beginning at 12:30 a.m. and running till 6:30 a.m, Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas will exclusively welcome high… Read More
United Way Accepting Applications For Homelessness Partnering Strategy
In The News October 19, 2011 – United Way Accepting Applications For Homelessness Partnering Strategy Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington United Way is accepting applications for funding under the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy. Organizations working with homeless or at-risk individuals are eligible. Application packages, which contain the full eligibility and proposal requirements, can be picked… Read More
Curling Funspiel for United Way
In the News October 18, 2011 – Curling Funspiel for United Way Wayne Rice with the City of Kingston team pushes the rock during the Curling Funspiel event on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Royal Kingston Curling Club. The fifth annual event is expected to raise about $7,000 for the 2011 United Way Campaign Source:… Read More
Lawyer Leads Workshop
In the News October 18, 2011 – Lawyer Leads Workshop Corporate lawyer Peter Tobias will facilitate a workshop Thursday being hosted by the United Way’s leadership development service. Open to board members and senior administrators from non-profit organizations in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington, the workshop will discuss the duties of directors and how… Read More
United Way on track to realizing 2011 goal
In the News October 14, 2011 – United Way on track to realizing 2011 goal It’s only October and the United Way is already well on its way of reaching their 2011 goal. With $1,303,424 already raised, the United Way is at 41 per cent of its $3,200,000 goal, with many more fundraisers and events… Read More
United Way reaches 50% of Goal
Media Alert October 14, 2011To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations and more than 2000 volunteers, United Way serving KFL&A has reached 50 percent of its $3.2 million campaign goal in record time. “This is the fastest we have made the 50% achievement and many workplaces have… Read More
Public workshop open to non-profit organizations in KFL&A
For Immediate Release: October 12, 2011 – Public Workshop Open To Non-profit Organizations in KFL&A Duties and Liabilities of Directors: How to Protect Yourself United Way KFL&A Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on October 20 for non-profit organizations. The workshop will take place at the Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portsmouth Avenue, from 5… Read More