Every year, workplace employee campaigns make up nearly 70 per cent of the funds raised through the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s annual campaign. Through workplace events and employee giving, workplaces in our community are always supportive through their generous donations and willingness to spread the word about United Way. A question that’s… Read More
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Sponsored Employee program a win-win for employees and employers alike
For the past 12 years, Kim Peachey has worked in the incident investigation branch of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in Kingston, but when her latest assignment wrapped up, she was looking for something new. “My supervisor suggested the Sponsored Employee program with United Way,” she explained. “I had no idea what the program was… Read More
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Gauge Roberts breaking his cycle of poverty
Ian MacAlpine More from Ian MacAlpine Published on: November 29, 2018 | Last Updated: November 29, 2018 5:16 PM EST Gauge Roberts is a young man who has lived on the margins and is now on his way to breaking his own particular cycle of poverty. Roberts, 19, spoke at the United Way of Kingston,… Read More
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The United Way Campaign finish line is in sight!
The United Way Campaign finish line is in sight! With seven days left till touchdown, the campaign is at 84% of goal, with 16% to go! This final push is critical. It is now time to get all of your totals, envelopes and donations in so your amazing efforts can contribute to moving the thermometer… Read More
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United Way approaches 2018 fundraising goal
United Way approaches 2018 fundraising goal Ian MacAlpine More from Ian MacAlpine Published on: November 16, 2018 | Last Updated: November 16, 2018 8:12 PM EST It’s a streak that’s proving to be very hard to break. And who would want to? The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has hit its annual… Read More
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United Way Campaign Kicks Off with Powerful Speech
Big thank you to the Whig-Standard for their Kick-off Breakfast article Excerpt below: After hearing a brave, coming-of-age tale of an area woman supported by the local United Way, the organization announced that its 2019 campaign goal is $3,456,000. The goal was announced at the campaign’s annual kickoff breakfast, held at the Ambassador Conference Resort… Read More
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Chair set to ‘rally everybody’
Article courtesy of IAN MACALPINE at The Kingston Whig-Standard (Photo: Jonathan Ludlow) Fred Godbille, the director of DuPont Technology Centre in Kingston, has been named the 2018 United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington campaign chair. He was introduced at the United Way’s workplace volunteer awards luncheon on Tuesday at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre…. Read More
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Fred Godbille announced as 2018 United Way Campaign Chair
Fred Godbille announced as 2018 United Way Campaign Chair United Way gears up for its 77th annual campaign The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Godbille, Director of the DuPont Kingston Technology Centre, as their 2018 Campaign Chair. The announcement was made at United Way’s… Read More