CEO Update from United Way KFL&A – June, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope you are staying safe and healthy and enjoying these gorgeous days of summer. It seems like brighter days are finally here. United Way of KFL&A’s Annual General Meeting was held this past week. When I look back at the past year I am… Read More
CEO Update from United Way of KFL&A – May 18, 2021
CEO Update from United Way KFL&A – May, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy through the third wave of the pandemic and the current lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a sharp focus on homelessness in many communities, including Kingston and the neighbouring counties. The latest urban Point in Time Count… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – April 20, 2021
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – April 20, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy through the third wave of the pandemic and the current lockdown. As the pandemic continues, United Way KFL&A routinely checks in with agencies and partners in our community to help as everyone works to navigate… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – March 16, 2021
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – March 16, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope everyone is enjoying the extra daylight – spring is certainly in the air! Last week, on March 11, it was the one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 2020 was a year filled with challenges, especially for agencies in… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – February 16, 2021
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – February 16, 2021 Good afternoon! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and you are finding ways to enjoy the snow! In this month’s update you’ll learn about how your donations continue to impact the community throughout the pandemic and how those funds are being used to help… Read More
211 Day to increase awareness of valuable service locally and across Canada
211 Day to increase awareness of valuable service locally and across Canada Kingston City Hall to be lit up red in a “United Glow” to celebrate 211 Day Kingston, February 10, 2021 – February 11 is 211 Day across North America and this year, the service is marking its first year being available nationwide across… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – January 22, 2021
Good morning! Happy New Year and hope you are staying safe and well. As we launch the new year, we’ll continue to send you these updates regularly. I welcome your feedback and input to make sure these updates provide you with the information you’d like to see. With provincial lockdown restrictions, United Way KFL&A has… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – December 15th
Good afternoon! Hope you are staying safe and well as we approach the holiday season. As the year draws to a close, and with this last update for 2020, it’s a chance to reflect on all the ways this year has progressed –challenging in unprecedented ways, and yet so inspiring and motivational at so many… Read More
Over $350,000 granted locally in second funding round of federal Emergency Community Support Fund
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Over $350,000 granted locally in second funding round of federal Emergency Community Support Fund Government of Canada fund aims to help organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Kingston, ON (December 4, 2020) – Local charities have received a boost of over $350,000 in federal funding… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – November 30th
Good afternoon! Hope you are staying safe and well. It is the last day of November and with that another United Way KFL&A campaign has wrapped up! In this week’s update you’ll learn what was raised through this year’s successful campaign, details about an upcoming donation drive in the community and a thank you to… Read More