United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update - September 23, 2020

Numbers

2020 Campaign Goal: $2,900,000
Raised to Date: $1,480, 392
Percentage: 51%

Highlights from the Week

Collins Bay Institution BBQ
Big shout out to the team at Collins Bay Institution. They held a kick-off BBQ for their 2020 United Way campaign last week. Thanks so much for the #locallove and support – looks like it was a great event! #community #campaign202

Events

LCBO Point of Sale (POS) Campaign
What: The annual LCBO Point of Sale campaign runs for more than two weeks and gives community members the opportunity to support local United Way funded programs when they make a purchase. The campaign runs at LCBO stores across Ontario with money raised in each community staying local.
Where: LCBO stores through KFL&A
When: September 24^th until October 11^th

Speaker and Tour Videos

With the launch of a new campaign, United Way KFL&A has also made changes to our website. As resources this year shift to be more virtual, speakers and agency tours have also moved online. Members of the media and community are encouraged to take a look and find out how donations impact organizations and individuals in the community
All videos can be found at https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/videos/

Dress for Success

Click to watch how your local love changed lives.

Food Sharing Project

Click to watch how your local love changed lives.

Kingston Interval House

Click to watch how your local love changed lives.

"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 Moore, Food 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 Lamb, Kingston Youth Shelter