For the past 12 years, Kim Peachey has worked in the incident investigation branch of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in Kingston, but when her latest assignment wrapped up, she was looking for something new. “My supervisor suggested the Sponsored Employee program with United Way,” she explained. “I had no idea what the program was… Read More
Celebrating the season and giving back go hand in hand for friends
Holiday giving and gifts in kind are always appreciated at this time of year and United Way is always happy to help you connect with those in need. To learn more about ways to give in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington community this season visit https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/ways-to-give/holiday-giving/ Celebrating the season and giving back go hand… Read More
Sponsored Employees play a vital role in every United Way campaign
Another year, another campaign, another goal achieved – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington celebrated another successful campaign in 2018, and while each campaign has many moving parts, there’s a lesser known group of individuals working behind the scenes that play a vital role. Each year, near the end of August, United Way works… Read More
Gauge Roberts breaking his cycle of poverty
Ian MacAlpine More from Ian MacAlpine Published on: November 29, 2018 | Last Updated: November 29, 2018 5:16 PM EST Gauge Roberts is a young man who has lived on the margins and is now on his way to breaking his own particular cycle of poverty. Roberts, 19, spoke at the United Way of Kingston,… Read More
The United Way Campaign finish line is in sight!
The United Way Campaign finish line is in sight! With seven days left till touchdown, the campaign is at 84% of goal, with 16% to go! This final push is critical. It is now time to get all of your totals, envelopes and donations in so your amazing efforts can contribute to moving the thermometer… Read More
United Way approaches 2018 fundraising goal
United Way approaches 2018 fundraising goal Ian MacAlpine More from Ian MacAlpine Published on: November 16, 2018 | Last Updated: November 16, 2018 8:12 PM EST It’s a streak that’s proving to be very hard to break. And who would want to? The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has hit its annual… Read More
United Way KFL&A Workplace Events
United Way Campaign Workplace Fun 2018 The United Way 2018 campaign launched on September 7, 2018, announcing a goal of $3,456,000. Immediately workplaces across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington began hosting events and generating the necessary momentum needed to be successful. Below are photos of some of the workplace events that inspire the upward movement… Read More
Fare for Friends Grand Finale raises $149,000
Fare for Friends Grand Finale raises $149,000 for the United Way KFL&A The final Fare for Friends took place on Sunday afternoon in Kingston. The event raised more than $140,000 for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. The event started in 1994 and over the past 25 years has raised nearly $1.5-million… Read More
United Way Campaign Kicks Off with Powerful Speech
Big thank you to the Whig-Standard for their Kick-off Breakfast article Excerpt below: After hearing a brave, coming-of-age tale of an area woman supported by the local United Way, the organization announced that its 2019 campaign goal is $3,456,000. The goal was announced at the campaign’s annual kickoff breakfast, held at the Ambassador Conference Resort… Read More
One Roof Virtual Tour
Take the One Roof Virtual Tour Can’t wait for the next Seeing is Believing tour? or haven’t made it out to one? The United Way KFL&A, ONE ROOF, and Property Perspectives have partnered to deliver this immersive virtual tour of the ONE ROOF, Kingston Youth Hub to you! One Roof is supported by United Way, as are many… Read More