Government of Canada fund aims to help organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Kingston, ON (May 19, 2020) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area are now accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The Government of Canada’s… Read More
Help for low-income seniors through grocery and meal programs
Programs funded through $65,000 grant from Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program Kingston, ON (May 4, 2020) – Seniors are often most at risk of contracting and becoming seriously ill due to COVID-19. With physical distancing in place across the region, many are unable to access food programs or grocery shop to make… Read More
Music Across the Border: A United Way Benefit Concert
WPBS-TV hosts virtual telethon benefitting four United Ways during COVID-19 Kingston, ON (April 30, 2020) – At this time like no other we have known – many citizens, organizations and associations are asking what they can do to help. WPBS-TV asked the same question and came up with a special initiative that celebrates the many… Read More
Community Profiles
KFL&A Community Profiles provide neighbourhood data The profiles include data on child and youth population, population density and family demographics, as well as a detailed statistical picture of family economic resources for each neighbourhood. “The benefit of this report lies in the specific information for each of the neighbourhoods,” says United Way President and CEO… Read More
Seniors Response Fund: Federal Government partners with United Ways across Canada to help vulnerable seniors
On March 29, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $9 million investment in United Ways across Canada to support vulnerable seniors. United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will be investing a portion of these funds in the local region as allocated by Employment Social Development Canada through United Way Centraide Canada. Funds will… Read More
United Way KFL&A launches fund to help the most vulnerable in community respond to COVID-19
Churchill Foundation donates up to $50,000 to support basic needs, elderly and vulnerable Kingston, ON (March 20, 2020) Like everyone in our community, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington has been monitoring the evolving global and local impact of COVID-19. In response, United Way has launched a community response fund to raise funds for… Read More
Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide Train delivering hundreds of free computers, from Windsor to Quebec City makes a stop in Kingston on March 13 Kingston, ON (March 13, 2020) – Many not for profit agencies in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington… Read More
United Way KFL&A provides funding for new One Roof location
Rockin’ The Big House, KP Tour and Reaching Home funds invested in new, expanded location, as part of Youth Services Hub United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to partner with Kingston Home Base Housing on a new home for One Roof. As part of the new Kingston Youth Services Hub, the new… Read More
United Way KFLA 2019 Campaign raises a record $3,654,000
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way KFLA 2019 Campaign raises a record $3,654,000 A community-wide effort shows what local love looks like KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2019) The United Way KFL&A announced today that the annual campaign goal has been surpassed, raising $3,654,000 Today’s announcement includes money in to date as well as donations that… Read More
Rockin’ the Big House and Kingston Pen Tours raise $727,325 for youth initiatives
Rockin’ the Big House and Kingston Pen Tours raise $727,325 for youth initiatives Funds from event and tours will help fight youth homelessness in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2019) In addition to exceeding the campaign goal, raising $3,654,000, committee members from Rockin’ the Big House and the Kingston Pen Tours were on hand at… Read More