In the News October 4, 2012 – United Way surges past $1 million mark Earlier this week, officials with the United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington announced that more than $1 million has been raised in the first three weeks of the 2012 fundraising campaign. To be exact, by Oct. 3, $1.080,022 has… Read More
KFL&A United Way almost one-third to goal
In the News October 4, 2012 – KFL&A United Way almost one-third to goal The KFL&A United Way has reached the million-dollar mark… but still has a long way to go to reach this year’s goal. The charity has set a goal of $3.35 million — the most ever. It took just three weeks to… Read More
Commando Challenge
In the News October 4, 2012 – Commando Challenge The United Way teamed up with CFB Kingston for the 6th annual Commando Challenge. In this groundbreaking event, teams battle one another for bragging rights (and a trophy!) as they navigate, climb, and shoot their way through the Base’s confidence course. As well as the shooting… Read More
United Way KFL&A Campaign Reaches the $1 Million Mark
Media Alert October 3, 2012 – United Way KFL&A Campaign Reaches the $1 Million Mark The United Way KFL&A campaign has raised $1,080,022 in just three weeks thanks to the hard work and support of volunteers and donors. This represents 32% of the $3.35 Million goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on Sept. 11,… Read More
19th Annual United Way Fare for Friends
In the News October 2, 2012 – 19th Annual United Way Fare for Friends Friends and family gathered around the tent at Vimy’s Officers Mess in September to help raise over $76,000 for United Way KFL&A. Every year this event brings together the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries. Live and silent auction items are… Read More
Food Network Canada’s Chef Michael Smith Supports Local United Way
Media Alert September 27, 2012 Food Network Canada’s Chef Michael Smith Supports Local United Way Chef Michael Smith’s visit to Providence Care at the St. Mary’s of the Lake site tomorrow will involve a meet-and-greet, a special talk on “Sustainability of Cooking from Scratch” and a book signing for his latest cookbook Fast Flavours! Three… Read More
United Way KFL&A Campaign Time
Proclamation September 26, 2012 – Mayor Mark Gerretsen has officially proclaimed September 20 – November 29, 2012 as United Way Campaign Time. Way to go, Mayor Mark! United Way KFL&A Campaign Time September 20 – November 29, 2012 WHEREAS the United Way KFL&A’s mission is “To build and strengthen our community by bringing people and… Read More
Commando challenge raises money for the United Way
In the News September 20, 2012 Commando challenge raises money for the United Way The United Way’s annual Commando Challenge was held at CFB Kingston Saturday with 12 teams competing in support of the cause. The popular event included an obstacle course, hand grenade toss, paintball exercise, team exercises, live fire exercise and a repelling… Read More
United Way Fare for Friends
In the News September 13, 2012 United Way Fare for Friends The United Way’s Fare for Friends was held on the grounds of the Vimy Officers’ Mess at CFB Kingston Sunday afternoon. This year’s event featured 27 restaurants and 18 wineries and breweries. Continuing annually since 1994, Fare for Friends has raised over a million… Read More
United Way KFL&A Campaign Surpasses the $500,000 Mark
Media Alert September 18, 2012 – United Way KFL&A Campaign Surpasses the $500,000 Mark Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations and more than 2000 volunteers, United Way serving KFL&A has reached $576,088 in seven working days. This is 17% of the $3.35 Million goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on Sept. 11,… Read More