Audrey and Peter Scholes Memorial Fund provides for most vulnerable in our community KINGSTON, ON / Monday, July 10, 2017 – The Eternity Fund, United Way’s endowment fund, received its largest amount ever with a bequest from long time donors, Audrey and Peter Scholes. The bequest is over $1.5 million, pushing the United Way’s endowment fund… Read More
Tickets on Sale for 24th Annual United Way Fare for Friends
KINGSTON, ON. / July 4, 2017 – United Way’s Fare for Friends returns to the Vimy Officers’ Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, on Sunday, September 17 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. At this premiere fundraising event, patrons get a chance to sample local culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in a… Read More
The 17th Annual Day of Caring takes place on June 9th, 2017
KINGSTON, ON (June 5, 2017) – On Friday, June 9th, teams will come together for a special day of volunteering. They will work together in groups and tackle light construction, maintenance and gardening projects at United Way funded community agencies across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. United Way Day of Caring is an opportunity for… Read More
United Way Success By 6 Week focuses on early childhood development
Kingston, ON (April 27, 2017) – United Way Success By 6 Week is a fun-filled week of events and activities for the youngest members of our community. Once again, this year the week features over a hundred free activities in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington for children 0-6 years, their parents and caregivers. This annual… Read More
Pat Murphy takes over as 2017 United Way Campaign Chair
Long-time volunteer takes the reins for United Way’s 76th annual campaign Kingston, ON (April 25, 2017) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington today announced that Pat Murphy of the Secura Financial Group will chair the 2017 annual campaign this fall. The announcement was made at United Way’s annual Workplace Volunteer Award Luncheon,… Read More
United Way recognizes workplace volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Kingston, ON (April 21, 2017) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will recognize workplace volunteers at a luncheon on April 25, 2017. (11:30am – 1:30pm) The luncheon takes place at the Ramada Kingston Hotel and Conference centre and is sponsored by Bell. The event honours the achievements of workplace campaigns, labour groups… Read More
Kingston Youth Shelter set to open doors to new transitional home
Kingston, ON (April 20, 2017) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce that the Kingston Youth Shelter will open a new transitional home for homeless youth. A celebration will take place with an open house on Tuesday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at its location on 294… Read More
3rd Annual Youth Homelessness Summit in Kingston
KINGSTON, ON / April 5, 2017 – Organized by the Youth Out Loud Kingston & Area Youth Council (YOLK), the third annual Youth Summit will take place on Friday, April 7th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Hall, City Hall. The Youth Council, supported and coordinated through the United Way, is made up… Read More
Community Groups: Get a suite deal at the Rogers K-Rock Centre
KINGSTON, ONT./ April 5, 2017 – Community organizations can once again apply to use the City of Kingston’s community suite at Rogers K-Rock Centre for Kingston Frontenacs’ home games during the regular hockey season. Use of the suite includes complimentary tickets to the game. Groups interested in applying for this suite deal should: Review the… Read More
Join the United Way KFLA team!
Kingston, ON (January 18, 2017) United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is looking for the following three positions to work in a fast paced, dynamic, growing environment. The United Way offers a learning environment and professional growth opportunities. The United Way has seen growth over the past decade. We are looking for talented,… Read More