United Way KFL&A Campaign Time

Proclamation
September 26, 2012 –

Mayor Mark Gerretsen has officially proclaimed September 20 – November 29, 2012 as United Way Campaign Time. Way to go, Mayor Mark!

United Way KFL&A Campaign Time

September 20 – November 29, 2012

WHEREAS the United Way KFL&A’s mission is “To build and strengthen our community by bringing people and resources together to facilitate change”;  and

WHEREAS the United Way KFL&A’s vision is “Our vision is a community with a strong social services network where individuals can develop their potential for self-sufficiency and personal well-being”; and

WHEREAS in 2011 United Way KFL&A funded programs assisted 85,000 people in our community (66,000 of whom live in the City of Kingston);  and

WHEREAS United Way KFL&A works closely with the City of Kingston to address social issues in our community by focusing on three core areas – All that Kids Can Be, Healthy People Strong Communities and From Poverty to Possibility;  and

WHEREAS from September  11 to November 29, 2012, 2,500 United Way volunteers will be promoting the importance of giving to the United Way KFL&A and encouraging all residents to recognize the importance of building a better community together by giving, volunteering and acting.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Kingston hereby proclaims September 20 – November 29, 2012 as United Way Campaign Time.

Dated at Kingston this 19^th day of September, 2012
Mark Gerretsen, Mayor