For Immediate Release February 13, 2012 – New Awards Recognize Volunteer Contributions United Way Celebrates National Volunteer Week with Breakfast, Awards Some of our community’s most dedicated volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow as the local United Way Volunteer Services shines the spotlight on volunteers this April. As part of National… Read More
Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast
For Immediate Release Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast Come and celebrate the power of volunteerism. On Tuesday, April 17th, Craig Kielburger, founder of Free the Children and co-founder of Me to We, will be the key note speaker at United Way’s first annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast, being held at Davies Hall, St. Lawrence College, from 7 a.m…. Read More
KFL&A Volunteer Week Awards
For Immediate Release Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Volunteer Week Awards During National Volunteer Week, United Way Volunteer Services will honour some of the people in our community who donate their time and energy to their fellow citizens. We hope to profile the important role that volunteers play in our lives, our communities and our… Read More
Registration Open for Workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits
For Immediate Release January 9, 2012 – Registration open for workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits United Way Leadership Development Services offers workshop facilitated by Dr. Sidneyeve Matrix, Queen’s University United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits on January 26th. This workshop, delivered by Dr. Sidneyeve Matrix,… Read More
Students connect with Kingston community through United Way
In the News December 1, 2011 – Students connect with Kingston community through United Way Queen’s students continue to find creative ways to support the local United Way fundraising campaign. “I was drawn towards United Way because of the immediate connection to the community,” says Alma Mater Society (AMS) United Way Committee co-chair Heather Lawton…. Read More
United Way and YouBidLocal Announce Joint Effort
For Immediate Release May 27, 2011 – United Way and YouBidLocal Announce Joint Effort An extra dimension to the ways in which supporters can donate to their local United Way United Way and YouBidLocal announced a joint effort to encourage the sale of goods from downsizing or estate sales to benefit local member organizations. The… Read More
United Way of Canada Features Local United Way on Film
For Immediate Release May 17, 2011 – United Way of Canada Features Local United Way on Film Recently released film features United Ways in three communities The National Office of United Way Centraide Canada selected Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington as one of three communities in Canada to be featured on a national video showcasing… Read More
Melo Hotels 32nd Annual Golf Classic Friday, August 24
Media Alert August 23, 2012 – Melo Hotels 32nd Annual Golf Classic Friday, August 24, 2012 To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers Melo Hotels presents the Memorial Golf Classic in loving memory of Joe & Maria Melo & Liz Doyle, in support of United Way & Pediatric Programs at Hotel Dieu Hospital and… Read More
KFL&A Students Rise to the Challenge
For Immediate Release May 14, 2012 – KFL&A Students Rise to the Challenge Students Change Their World through Volunteerism Not only did local high school students embrace the ChangeTheWorld challenge, they exceeded local targets by more than a threefold margin. ChangeTheWorld, the Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, inspired high school students across the province to commit… Read More
Group Reveals Way to Award
In the News Group Reveals Way to Award The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington may have more than one thing to celebrate today. This morning, the agency will announce if it has reached its fundraising goal ($3.2 million) for the 13th year in a row. If that happens, it will be the… Read More