In the News November 31, 2013 One by one they stood, unrolling their giant paper cheques and calling out their totals. More than 500 volunteers representing the hundreds of individual workplaces involved in the 2013 United Way campaign revealed the money they had raised Friday morning, at the touchdown breakfast in the Ambassador Conference Resort… Read More
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A ‘very generous’ community
In the News November 31, 2013 KINGSTON – In an address to the volunteers at Friday morning’s United Way campaign touchdown breakfast, MPP John Gerretsen said there is a “very generous and compassionate group of people that live in this part of the country” that allows the United Way to raise so much money each year. Even… Read More
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United Way gets a touchdown
In the News November 29, 2013 The 2013 United Way Campaign has come to an end The 2013 United Way campaign has come to an end. This year’s fundraising goal was an ambitious one. The United Way wanted to raise more than 3.4 million dollars in only 12 weeks. More than 40 workplaces in the region jumped on… Read More
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Community comes together to raise record amount for United Way
News Release November 29, 2013 United Way Campaign brings community together to support local needs KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 29, 2013) KFL&A residents set their 15th straight fundraising record this year, raising $3,453,725. The 2013 Campaign Chair Lori MacDonald, Ontario Regional Deputy Commissioner for the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), made the announcement this morning in front… Read More
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This Christmas Choose to make a difference
In the News November 26, 2013 We are now one short month away from the big day — Christmas. As John Lennon crooned, “What have you done?” Canada has 33-plus million people. We always seem to quantify value as cash. If ever we had a chance to show that true value is so much more… Read More
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Jail and Bail for Kingston United Way
In the News November 15, 2013 At Royal Military College today, professors and other top brass were rounded up, put in handcuffs, and thrown into jail. But it was all in the name of charity. They’re raising money for the kingston-area united way in the college’s annual “jail and bail”. Donations were made to put… Read More
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Forum focuses on youth homelessness
In the News November 15, 2013 Shortly after her 16th birthday, Cheryl’s parents told her she had to move out of their house because her temper tantrums and physical confrontations were too much for them to handle. They told their daughter it was “tough love.” At the time, Cheryl (her last name is withheld because… Read More
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RMC Christmas Concert in Support of United Way is November 22
News Release November 11, 2013 Officer Cadets start the Holiday Season off in support of United Way Kingston, ON (Nov. 11, 2013) Royal Military College of Canada bands will present their annual Christmas Concert on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cadet Formal Mess in Yeo Hall at the college. Tickets for… Read More
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United Way’s rural reach
In the News November 7, 2013 The Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) United Way has a strong public profile in the City of Kingston. Its local board is chock full of business and institutional leaders in the city, with representatives from the top echelons of Queen’s University, the school boards, INVISTA, Empire Life, RBC,… Read More
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Youth Homelessness Forum planned for November 14
News Release November 11, 2013 Steering Committee plans forum “For Youth, By Youth” KINGSTON, ONT. / November 11, 2013 – Kingston’s first Youth Homelessness forum, “For Youth, By Youth”, is scheduled for November 14 at 11 a.m. in Memorial Hall, City Hall. The forum will include remarks from Mayor Gerretsen, personal stories from youth who have… Read More