United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 14, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,000 Raised to Date: $2,175,592 Percentage: 75% Highlights from the Week City of Kingston t-shirt days Shout out to City of Kingston – Municipal Government – yesterday they started their Jersey and concert t-shirt days, encouraging staff to donate to United… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 7, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 7, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,000Raised to Date: $2,022,815Percentage: 70% Highlights from the Week Goodyear golf tournamentA shoutout to the team at Goodyear for holding a golf tournament in support of their United Way campaign last week. Glad the weather co-operated! Thanks so much for the… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – October 5, 2020
Good afternoon! I have so much gratitude as we approach thanksgiving weekend –grateful we live in this caring community, grateful for all the agencies that do such incredible work to support their clients, so thankful for all our volunteers and donors who collectively come together to support people in need every year. This year so… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – September 30, 2020
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – September 30, 2020 Numbers 2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,000Raised to Date: $1,644,315Percentage: 57% Highlights from the Week City of Kingston Mayor’s BBQLast Friday, the City of Kingston held their annual kick-off Mayor’s BBQ with a twist. With restrictions, the annual BBQ at Lake Ontario Park wasn’t possible, so the… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – September 21, 2020
Good afternoon! Hope you’re staying safe and healthy and easing into fall and the cooler weather. In this week’s update you’ll find information about a couple of articles published recently featuring 2020 Campaign Chair Antje McNeely and the Social Services Recovery Taskforce led by United Way KFL&A, continuing your legacy of giving through the United… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – September 8, 2020
Good afternoon! Hope your September is off to a great start and you enjoyed the long weekend. In this week’s update you’ll find information about the Leadership Challenge Grant, where to find online videos and tours of agencies in the community, a shout out and thank you to our Labour partners and more info about… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – August 24th, 2020
Good morning! As fall approaches and we all adjust to the changing season, we’ll continue to send you periodic updates to keep you informed about what is going on at your United Way. In this week’s update, you can learn more about the local impact of donations to the COVID-19 Response Fund, Seniors Helping Seniors,… Read More
Seniors Helping Seniors in KFL&A
Since the beginning of the pandemic, our community has been quick to respond and help those who are most vulnerable. United Way KFL&A’s Retirees United was quick to step up and now they are asking seniors in the community, who can and have the means, to give back if they can. “My wife and… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – July 27th, 2020
Good afternoon! It is hard to believe July is almost over and that it’s been four months since the shut down. I hope you are continuing to find ways to enjoy summer. In this week’s update, you can learn more about the programs receiving funding through the Emergency Community Support Fund, an opportunity for people… Read More
United Way KFL&A grants $817,000 to local programs through 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 (July 21, 2020) – On May 19, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington launched a call for applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities adapting their… Read More