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Virtual Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers
United 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 sponsored by Bell, with attendees receiving a brown-bag Pan Chancho Café & Bakery takeout lunch of choice.

The event honoured the achievements of workplace campaigns, which make up 70 per cent of the campaign dollars. The event also recognized labour groups and local media partners.

“Volunteers are critical to the success of the campaign and in 2020, our volunteers were even more important than ever,” said Antje McNeely, 2020 Campaign Chair, United Way KFLA. “We are grateful to everyone who shares their time and talent with the United Way. The support in our community is incredible and this day is an opportunity to honour and recognize some of the volunteers who have helped make a difference in our community”.

The 2021 event saw several awards handed out including Participation Awards, Achievement Awards and Britton Smith Foundation Leadership Awards. Special Awards included Local Love Awards, Media Partners, Labour, Most Improved, and Special Recognition. Bell presented the “Voice of Community Award” In memory of Greg Hinton to Brenda Moore from the Food Sharing Project.

The complete list of the 2020 Workplace Volunteer Award winners is available online at: https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/2020workplaceawardwinners/

About United Way of KFL&A
United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners in KFL&A to build and strengthen the community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca for more information.

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Media Contacts:
Bhavana Varma, President & CEO , United Way KFLA
613-542-2674, ext. 1101,  bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca

 

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he 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 your 2021 Campaign Chair.

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The United Way KFL&A announced that the annual campaign goal of $2.9 million for 2020 has been surpassed, with the community raising $3,180,301. This achievement was announced by Campaign Chair Antje McNeely during a virtual campaign touchdown event on November 26, 2020 with more than 200 community members tuning in.

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"My wife and I have always donated to the United Way KFL&A because we know the donated funds are used in our community. In my retirement, I have become more aware of the people in need in our community. I encourage you to support these vital programs by volunteering and by making a donation. Through the United Way you make a difference in the lives of so many."
Jim Parker
"With our United Way funding, we go right to the grocery store or a local supplier and purchase the food that helps a student take advantage of everything school has to offer. You can be confident that your donation to the United Way stays here, in KFL&A and supports students in our community"
Brenda MooreFood Sharing Project
“United Way came in and adopted us and things changed dramatically, we didn’t have people waiting on the step for a bed in the winter. They stay as long as they need to and we help them get into transitional housing. We provide them with structure and help them. Because of United Way we get to help raise these children and I feel honoured and so proud to know them.”
Denise LambKingston Youth Shelter
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United Way of KFL&A would like to acknowledge this traditional territory’s longer existence and its significance for the Indigenous people who lived and continue to live on Turtle Island.

We are situated on traditional Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat land. There are Métis and other non-status First People from many Indigenous Nations present in our community today. This acknowledgement symbolizes the United Way KFL&A’s first step, of many, along this path toward Indigenous reconciliation, in a respectful manner.

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