In this week’s update, you can read about how we will plan recovery in the social services sector and celebrate a philanthropic leader’s 100th birthday. I have also included a link to a national story that highlights the good work being done in Kingston around youth homelessness. PLANNING FOR RESPONSE, RECOVERY Agencies have been immersed… Read More
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Help for low-income seniors through grocery and meal programs
Programs funded through $65,000 grant from Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program Kingston, ON (May 4, 2020) – Seniors are often most at risk of contracting and becoming seriously ill due to COVID-19. With physical distancing in place across the region, many are unable to access food programs or grocery shop to make… Read More
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Music Across the Border: A United Way Benefit Concert
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
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United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – April 27
As we enter our sixth week of physical isolation, I’d like to acknowledge and celebrate the generosity of our community. Over $250,000 has been raised through the United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response Fund. Thanks to all who are supporting this fund through donations, gifts in honour of someone, special birthday celebrations – you are finding… Read More
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Government of Canada Announces $350 Million Emergency Community Support Fund
On April 21, 2020, the Prime Minister of Canada announced $350 Million in funding for Canadian charities and non-profits who are providing crucial resources and community-based services for vulnerable Canadians. United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) has been actively engaging with the Federal Government over the need for this measure and with this announcement, United Way,… Read More
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United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – April 14
Everyone in the community has been impacted in some way by COVID-19. People are anxious about their jobs, access to food, supports, family – and worried about what the future holds. We are fortunate to have dedicated first responders, healthcare workers, neighbours who look out for each other, and a network of agencies that continue… Read More
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Seniors Response Fund: Federal Government partners with United Ways across Canada to help vulnerable seniors
On March 29, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $9 million investment in United Ways across Canada to support vulnerable seniors. United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will be investing a portion of these funds in the local region as allocated by Employment Social Development Canada through United Way Centraide Canada. Funds will… Read More
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Success By 6 – Stay Safe and Play
United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington’s annual Success By 6 week is an event many in the community look forward to each year. The week offers free fun-filled activities across the region for families and children, however, given the current situation with COVID-19 and with public health in mind, the decision has been made… Read More
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United Way KFL&A launches fund to help the most vulnerable in community respond to COVID-19
Churchill Foundation donates up to $50,000 to support basic needs, elderly and vulnerable Kingston, ON (March 20, 2020) Like everyone in our community, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington has been monitoring the evolving global and local impact of COVID-19. In response, United Way has launched a community response fund to raise funds for… Read More
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United Way KFL&A COVID-19 update
Like all of you, we’ve been monitoring the evolving global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID 19) and are monitoring communiques from local health authorities. These are challenging times for all, including our agencies and their clients and stakeholders. It is truly a privilege to work with such compassionate partners and agencies, working together to… Read More