NEWS RELEASE For immediate release Yupi.ca Inc partners with United Way KFL&A to sponsor Youth Peer Support Program The program will provide safe, personalized mental-health assistance to KFL&A youth Kingston, ON (August 31, 2021) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce an important new partnership with global food… Read More
Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for success
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for successUnited Way asking for donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to help families with low-incomes in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (July 27, 2021) It’s hard to believe, but back to school season is here. This time of year comes with… Read More
United Way Day of Caring encourages community members to show their local love on June 11th
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way Day of Caring encourages community members to show their local love on June 11thAnnual Day of Caring adapts due to pandemic restrictions, focuses on collection drives, donation kits and “days of caring” KINGSTON, ON (May 20, 2021) – For the past 20 years, every June, United Way KFL&A volunteers… Read More
Path Home Kingston focuses on individuals’ experience with homelessness
Path Home Kingston focuses on individuals’ experience with homelessness United Way KFL&A and City of Kingston partner with agencies to create awareness campaign KINGSTON, ON (May 13, 2021) – United Way KFL&A and the City of Kingston have partnered to create a new awareness campaign called Path Home Kingston that aims to help community members… Read More
United Way KFL&A leads local 2021 Point in Time Homeless Count
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way KFL&A leads local 2021 Point in Time Homeless CountCounts are a community-level measure of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, helping to provide a national picture of homelessness Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) United Way is responsible for coordinating and conducting the Point in Time (PIT) Count in Kingston. Working with… Read More
Virtual Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Virtual Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local VolunteersUnited Way celebrates the driving force behind the campaign –Volunteers Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington recognized workplace volunteers who made a significant positive impact, at a virtual luncheon on April 14, 2021. The virtual event was… Read More
2021 United Way Campaign Chair Announced
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021 United Way Campaign Chair AnnouncedUnited Way KFL&A gears up for its 80th annual campaign Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Daren Dougall, Regional Manager, for the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as… Read More
United Way Initiatives acknowledge mental health needs of children and youth during the pandemic
NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way Initiatives acknowledge mental health needs of children and youth during the pandemic Virtual Success by 6 and Quarenteens images provide resources for kids, youth, families and caregivers during challenging times Kingston, ON (April 13, 2021) – COVID-19 has been challenging for everyone including kids and youth. In consultation with… Read More
Applications sought for additional round of Community Investment Fund Grants
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Applications sought for additional round of Community Investment Fund Grants Funding to help local organizations with additional expenses related to service delivery during pandemic Kingston, ON (April 12, 2021) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, is pleased to announce they will be administering a second round of grants… Read More
Matching grant from RDR Wealth Management encourages donors to give to United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response Fund
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Matching grant from RDR Wealth Management encourages donors to give to United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response FundDonations will be matched up to a maximum amount, doubling impact in local community Kingston, ON (April 9, 2021) – United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to announce a generous matching… Read More