Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for successUnited Way KFL&A collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to help families with low-incomes in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (July 25, 2022) With back-to-school season right around the corner, United Way KFL&A is encouraging community members to support students. Going back to… Read More

Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A Mobile wraparound community care for people in KFL&A Kingston, ON (July, 19 2022) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and Kingston Community Health Centres, along with other community organizations are excited to announce the launch of the new Portable OutReach Care Hub (PORCH). The retrofitted mobile… Read More

In an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. (July 6, 2022) – United Way leaders from across Ontario… Read More

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way Day of Caring returns with record number of volunteers and projects Annual Day of Caring takes place in person on June 17th, 2022 KINGSTON, ON (June 14th, 2022) – After a two-year break, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is delighted to be able to offer in-person… Read More

United Way KFL&A President and CEO earns national award and recognition George Hart Award is United Way Centraide network in Canada’s highest staff honour   Kingston, ON (June 6th, 2022) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to celebrate President and CEO, Bhavana Varma as the recipient of the George Hart Award… Read More

News Release: United Way KFL&A encourages community members to continue their tradition of caring through bequestsBequests support poverty initiatives in the community now and in the futureKingston, ON (May 17th, 2022) – May is “Leave a Legacy Month” in Canada. In recognition, United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is raising awareness of the… Read More

News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2022 United Way Campaign Chair AnnouncedUnited Way KFL&A gears up for its 81st annual campaign Kingston, ON (April 28th, 2022) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Lapointe, Senior Wealth Advisor with Assante Financial – Fenlon Division, as your 2022 Campaign Chair…. Read More

News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Virtual Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local VolunteersUnited Way celebrates volunteers as the driving force behind the campaign Kingston, ON (April 27th, 2022) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is excited to recognize workplace volunteers who made a significant positive impact. The virtual appreciation luncheon, sponsored by Bell, will take… Read More

News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Investment Fund Grant Application Process OpenCity of Kingston and United Way of KFL&A partner through joint granting process to help local non-profit organizations Kingston, ON (April 11, 2022) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the City of Kingston are pleased to announce that applications for the… Read More

News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Food Redistribution Warehouse opens in KingstonCommunity partners come together for new facility to receive, process, store and redistribute large scale food donations Kingston, ON (March 23, 2022) – In the KFL&A region, and across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated the importance of food access and security. Access to… Read More