News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way KFL&A names incoming President & CEO Kingston, ON (May 9, 2023)– The United Way KFL&A Board of Directors is pleased to announce that John DiPaolo, the agency’s Vice President of Corporate Services, will replace outgoing President and CEO Bhavana Varma when she steps down on Sept. 1. The… Read More
Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers during National Volunteer Week
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers during National Volunteer WeekUnited Way celebrates workplace volunteers, the driving force behind the campaign Kingston, ON (April 20, 2023) The United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is excited to recognize workplace volunteers, who have helped make significant positive impact. during the 2022 campaign. Returning… Read More
2023 United Way Campaign Chair Announced
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2023 United Way Campaign Chair AnnouncedCFB Kingston Base Commander to lead this year’s fundraising campaign Kingston, ON (April 20, 2023) – The United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Sonny Hatton, Commander, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, as the Chair of the 2023 Campaign. “Having… Read More
Community Investment Fund Grant Application Process Open
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Investment Fund Grant Application Process Open City of Kingston and United Way of KFL&A partner through joint granting process to help local non-profit organizations Kingston, ON (April 12, 2023) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the City of Kingston are pleased to announce that applications for… Read More
Your Impact: March 2023
Your Impact March 2023 Spring is finally here! Hope you are finding ways to enjoy the longer days and are looking forward to warmer temperatures. As we move into Spring, events are gearing up again too and this includes Seeing is Believing Tours. Earlier this month, the first bus tour of the year took place,… Read More
Annual Tampon Tuesday Collection Drive encourages community to donate menstrual hygiene products for people in need
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Annual Tampon Tuesday Collection Drive encourages community to donate menstrual hygiene products for people in need Donations will be collected for the month of March in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Kingston, ON (February 27, 2023) United Way KFL&A is excited to announce the fourth annual Tampon Tuesday Collection Drive… Read More
Your Impact: February 2023
Your Impact: February 2023 This month’s update comes with some personal news. Many of you are aware that I announced my decision to step down from my role with United Way KFL&A later this year. I am honoured to have been in this role for the past 24 years – thank you for your support… Read More
CEO of United Way KFL&A to step down end-August
CEO of United Way KFL&A to step down end-August Kingston, ON (February 8, 2023) – After serving as the top administrator for 24 years, Bhavana Varma, president and CEO of United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, will be stepping down at the end of August, the agency’s board of directors announced today. Under… Read More
Your Impact: Some highlights from 2022
Your Impact Newsletter, January 2023 – Some highlights from 2022 Hope you are having a great start to the new year. As with each new year, it’s an exciting time for new beginnings, as well as a chance to reflect on the previous year. 2022 may have been a year of challenges for so many,… Read More
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A A few years ago, United Way Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington embarked on a mission to address youth homelessness in the area. At the time, young people accounted for one in five of the people living in Canada’s homeless shelters, but the… Read More