Media Alert August 21, 2012 – Seeing Is Believing Tour Is Wednesday, August 22, 2012 To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers We’d like to introduce you to the people who work every day to make a difference in our community, to share the stories of those whose lives have been changed and to… Read More
Tickets Now on Sale for Kingston’s Favourite Garden Party
For Immediate Release August 14, 2012 – Tickets Now on Sale for Kingston’s Favourite Garden Party An unforgettable afternoon of fine wine, exceptional food, and live entertainment Tickets are now on sale for Kingston’s favourite garden party , where patrons sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in… Read More
32nd Annual Memorial Golf Classic
For Immediate Release July 19, 2012 – 32nd Annual Memorial Golf Classic In memory of Joe & Maria Melo and Liz Doyle In support of the United Way serving KFL&A and the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, the Melo Hotels Kingston ‘Memorial Golf Classic’ will tee off on Friday, Aug. 24, at the Loyalist Golf &… Read More
Applications Sought For Community Investment Fund
In the News July 18, 2012 – United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and the City are now accepting applications for Community Investment Fund grants. Again this year, they are pleased to offer charities and not-for-profit organizations a single application process to access this source of funding for local programs and projects. The… Read More
United Way KFL&A 70th Annual General Meeting
Media Alert Monday, June 4, 2012 – United Way KFL&A 70th Annual General Meeting To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will publically unveil its 2011 Annual Report to the community during its 70th Annual General Meeting. The annual report, which is featured on the United… Read More
12th Annual United Way Day of Caring Friday, June 8, 2012
Media Alert Monday, June 4, 2012 – 12th Annual United Way Day of Caring Friday, June 8, 2012 To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers Over 200 volunteers will spend the day at local agencies and organizations throughout Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington during a community wide event that demonstrates the power of volunteerism…. Read More
First Annual HopScotch Takes Place This Saturday
For Immediate Release May 16, 2012 – First Annual HopScotch Takes Place This Saturday Celebration of Beer, Scotch and Music to raise funds for the United Way If you’re looking for something fun to do this long weekend, it’s still not too late to purchase your ticket for the First Annual HopScotch Kingston. HopScotch will… Read More
Call For Research Interest Poverty Reduction in Kingston
In the News Call For Research Interest Poverty Reduction in Kingston Poverty reduction became a priority in the city of Kingston starting with a Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty in 2007. In the early part of 2011, a series of community engagements were held to develop goals and objectives. Background is available on a Poverty… Read More
Celebrating Local Heroes
In the News May 15, 2012 – Celebrating Local Heroes Queen’s University Alumni Association Honours Daren Dougall & Bhavana Varma The Kingston Branch of the Queen’s University Alumni Association (QUAA) is honouring two local heroes: Queen’s alumnus Daren Dougall, Executive Director of the Youth Diversion Program and Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way… Read More
Ontario Change The World April 15-May 6
Media Alert Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Ontario Change The World Who: Youth in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington What: United Way Volunteer Services is facilitating a youth volunteer campaign, a province-wide strategy to encourage youth to volunteer in their communities. Why: With a goal of 300-500 total hours of youth volunteering during this 3 week… Read More