The Next Gen Masquerade is fast approaching. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, March 14 and marks the eighth annual Masquerade at the Renaissance Event Venue in Kingston – an event organized and run by volunteers from the United Way Next Gen initiative. In case you are still on the fence about purchasing tickets… Read More
BMO continues to give the gift of warmth
Hats, scarves and mittens may not be traditional holiday tree decorations, but they are for the Bank of Montreal in the Cataraqui Centre. Each year, after Remembrance Day, staff at the branch put up their eight foot Christmas tree and they ask the community to help decorate it with items to help keep kids warm… 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 KFL&A recognized on top 100 charity list
United Way KFL&A is proud to announce that our organization has, once again, been recognized by Charity Intelligence on their top 100 Rated Charities list for 2019. The list looks at 750 charities across the country and rates them based on rating methodology. According to their rankings, the top 100 charities: are leaders in reporting… Read More
United Way KFL&A volunteers recognized for years of service
Every year, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration offers local not-for-profit organizations the opportunity to recognize their volunteers for years of volunteer service. United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is always pleased to nominate individuals that help grow our community through their hard work and dedication. The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individuals… Read More
Kingston Radio is United for United Way
Last year, United Way KFL&A helped over 53,000 people locally through 64 programs at 42 agencies. But none of that support would be possible without the support of the community and without the support of our amazing media partners. We’re thankful for the efforts of our friends at our local radio stations who have joined… Read More
Rockin’ The Big House grosses $365,000 to support United Way’s youth initiatives
Rockin’ The Big House grosses $365,000 to support United Way’s youth initiatives United Way thanks all the bands, supporters, volunteers and staff that made it a great success KINGSTON, ON. / Sept. 26, 2019 – On September 14, 2019, over 3,000 community members attended a historic concert on the… Read More