News Release April 8, 2014 Next Gen’s annual celebration of good times returns on May 18 United Way Next Gen’s signature event, Next Gen Sociable returns on Sunday, May 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Four Points By Sheraton Kingston. Next Gen Sociable provides a unique chance to sample specialty beer and… Read More
Volunteers Grow Community Award Recipients Announced
News Release April 4, 2014 Volunteer Centre to Celebrate National Volunteer Week with Special Awards Local volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow when the United Way Volunteer Centre hands out ‘Volunteers Grow Community’ awards at a special reception on Monday, April 7, from 4-6 p.m. in Memorial Hall, City Hall, 216… Read More
United Way Challenges KFLA Youth to Change the World
News Release March 27, 2014 Local High School Students encouraged to volunteer during six week period The United Way Volunteer Centre is challenging high school students throughout the region to volunteer for at least three hours over six weeks to “Change the World” as part of the Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. High school students can… Read More
United Way Volunteer Centre Celebrates Volunteerism in KFLA
News Release March 21, 2014 Special reception on April 7 will recognize volunteers who make a difference in our community Six local volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow when the United Way Volunteer Centre hands out ‘Volunteers Grow Community’ awards at a special reception on Monday, April 7th, from 4-6 p.m…. Read More
United Way Says Thanks
In the News March 11, 2013 Empire Life recently announced that Les Herr, Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down at the end of May 2014. On behalf of the community, we would like to thank Les for his leadership and his commitment to Kingston and area. In the six years that Les has served… Read More
United Way offering Workshop on Financial Stewardship
News Release March 11, 2014 Part of Board Governance Series for Board Members and Senior Administrators of Non-Profit Organizations United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) is hosting a workshop on Financial Stewardship on Wednesday, March 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Avenue. Workshop facilitators, Michelle Podhy and Chad McLeod of KPMG, will… Read More
Queen’s students engage in ‘Day of Caring’
Media Release March 6, 2013 Every June, volunteers spread out across the city to paint, fix, clean and do myriad other chores during the United Way’s Day of Caring. The event, during which United Way member agencies get some help to do the maintenance and other work they may not be able to do themselves,… Read More
Queen’s Students Give Back to Community through United Way
Media Alert March 4, 2014 A Special Day of Caring for United Way Funded Agencies planned for March 6 What: The Queen’s AMS Student United Way Committee has planned a special Day of Caring on Thursday, March 6th, from 1 to 5 p.m. During this time, students will assist United Way funded agencies with light… Read More
‘Volunteers Grow Community’ Awards Nominations Due March 19
News Release February 18, 2014 Local Volunteer Centre Celebrates National Volunteer Week with Annual Awards The local Volunteer Centre has opened its call for nominations for the annual Volunteers Grow Community Awards to honour Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington residents who make a positive difference in our community. As part of National Volunteer Week, April… Read More
NFCS Chili/Pie United Way Fundraiser
In the News February, 13, 2014 On February 6, staff from Northern Frontenac Community Services held their first fundraiser of 2014 for the United Way at the Child Centre in Sharbot Lake. Guests enjoyed generous helpings of chili that was made and donated by members of the NFCS staff, and during the meal guests also… Read More