NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide Train delivering hundreds of free computers, from Windsor to Quebec City makes a stop in Kingston on March 13 Kingston, ON (March 13, 2020) – Many not for profit agencies in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington… Read More
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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
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5 reasons to attend the Next Gen Masquerade
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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