News Release June 12, 2014 An unforgettable afternoon of fine wine, exceptional food, and live entertainment United Way’s Fare for Friends returns to the Vimy Officer’s Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, on September 7 from 2-6 p.m. Patrons can sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in a… Read More
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Over 200 volunteers give back
In The News June 9, 2014 Source: CKWS Newswatch Volunteers grabbed tools, gardening gloves or garbage bags today. Over 200 volunteers from 25 different workplaces lent a helping hand to United Way agencies on the 14th Annual “Day of Caring.” They did light construction work, gardening and maintenance tasks around Kingston…. Jobs that non-profit agencies normally couldn’t… Read More
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Teen volunteers generous with their time
In the News June 9, 2014 Source: Ian MacAlpine, Kingston Whig-Standard When it comes to volunteering, local high school students are a generous bunch. According to the United Way of Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, 3,364 students this year volunteered 15,326 hours during the Change the World: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. This year’s numbers represented an 85%… Read More
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Youth Volunteer Challenge Surpasses Goals and Breaks Records
News Release June 4, 2014 Local High School Students exceed Volunteer Challenge goals once again Local high school students have exceeded local targets for a third year in a row. This year 3,364 students volunteered for an impressive 15,326 hours during the Change the World: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. This year’s total numbers represent an… Read More
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United Way Day of Caring connects volunteers to the community
News Release May 28, 2014 14th Annual Day of Caring on June 6th has highest participation On Friday, June 6th United Way Day of Caring volunteers will come together for a unique opportunity to strengthen their community by taking on light construction, gardening and maintenance tasks at United Way funded agencies across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox &… Read More
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Local Experts Study Youth Homelessness
In the News May 26, 2014 In every city there are some who call the streets their home. Those who aren’t fortunate enough to come home to food on the table. Today, several social agencies are putting their heads together to put an end to youth homelessness in Kingston. Newswatch’s Chris Wiggins has more. Gathering… Read More
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Success by 6: Putting children first
In the News May 22, 2014 United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington wants to remind Kingston that the most crucial time for children’s development is between birth and six years. “It’s a key age,” Bhavana Varma, president and chief executive officer of the local United Way, said. “We as a community need to ensure… Read More
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Forum to Discuss Ending Youth Homelessness on May 23
News release May 22, 2014 Forum planned to discuss goals and strategies to end youth homelessness in Kingston and Area Kingston’s second forum to discuss strategies to end youth homelessness is scheduled May 23rd at the Ambassador Conference Resort. United Way has been working on an action plan, in close collaboration with youth and a… Read More
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United Way Campaign Chair looks at busy summer ahead
In the News May 20, 2014 The new chair of the region’s annual United Way campaign is no stranger to the cause. Carrie Batt, who heads up the 72nd campaign for the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region, has been volunteering for the group for the past eight years. “I’m looking forward to the months… Read More