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
Local love in action
As the 2020 United Way KFL&A Campaign draws to a close, I want to thank the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington community and all the amazing people who worked so hard to make this year’s campaign an overwhelming success. United Way never sleeps. This phrase was coined by Pat Murphy, a longtime supporter and volunteer… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – November 18, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – November 18, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,00Raised to Date: $2,806,707Percentage: 93% Highlights from the Week Coat Drive Success United Way took on the annual community Coat Drive this year knowing that the needs in the community were and are greater than ever and luckily, the community stepped… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – November 17, 2020
Good afternoon! We are halfway through November and just 10 days away from our campaign touchdown! United Way continues to work with partners on plans for the most vulnerable members of our community. The pandemic has made these barriers more apparent, and agencies and community partners continue to work hard to make sure no one… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – November 11, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – November 11, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,00Raised to Date: $2,716,677Percentage: 90% Highlights from the Week Novelis Neighbor A big thank you to the amazing team at Novelis in #ygk for all their hard work at Kingston Youth Shelter as part of Novelis Neighbor week! All of your… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – November 4, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – November 4, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,00 Raised to Date: $2,570,033 Percentage: 85% Highlights from the Week Coat Drive In case you missed it, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, United Way KFL&A and community partners are working to ensure the annual coat drive continues during the pandemic. More… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 28, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 28, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,000Raised to Date: $2,325,024Percentage: 80% Highlights from the Week Coat DriveIn case you missed it, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, United Way KFL&A and community partners are working to ensure the annual coat drive continues during the pandemic. More details can be… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – October 26, 2020
Good afternoon! Hope that you are enjoying the last days of October and looking forward to safe Halloween celebrations this weekend. United Way continues to work with partners on plans for the most vulnerable members of our community, particularly those who don’t have access to warm clothing or shelter. The pandemic has made these barriers… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 21, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 21, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,000Raised to Date: $2,233,342Percentage: 77% Highlights from the Week Coat DriveIn case you missed it, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, United Way KFL&A and community partners are working to ensure the annual coat drive continues during the pandemic. More details can be… Read More