The following was published by the Kingstonist on March 15, 2021. Last week, on March 11, it was the one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Like all organizations, a lot changed for United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington during that initial week in 2020 – we made the difficult decision to… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – January 22, 2021
Good morning! Happy New Year and hope you are staying safe and well. As we launch the new year, we’ll continue to send you these updates regularly. I welcome your feedback and input to make sure these updates provide you with the information you’d like to see. With provincial lockdown restrictions, United Way KFL&A has… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – December 15th
Good afternoon! Hope you are staying safe and well as we approach the holiday season. As the year draws to a close, and with this last update for 2020, it’s a chance to reflect on all the ways this year has progressed –challenging in unprecedented ways, and yet so inspiring and motivational at so many… Read More
COVID-19 Update from United Way of KFL&A – November 30th
Good afternoon! Hope you are staying safe and well. It is the last day of November and with that another United Way KFL&A campaign has wrapped up! In this week’s update you’ll learn what was raised through this year’s successful campaign, details about an upcoming donation drive in the community and a thank you to… Read More
Local love in action
As the 2020 United Way KFL&A Campaign draws to a close, I want to thank the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington community and all the amazing people who worked so hard to make this year’s campaign an overwhelming success. United Way never sleeps. This phrase was coined by Pat Murphy, a longtime supporter and volunteer… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – November 17, 2020
Good afternoon! We are halfway through November and just 10 days away from our campaign touchdown! United Way continues to work with partners on plans for the most vulnerable members of our community. The pandemic has made these barriers more apparent, and agencies and community partners continue to work hard to make sure no one… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – October 26, 2020
Good afternoon! Hope that you are enjoying the last days of October and looking forward to safe Halloween celebrations this weekend. United Way continues to work with partners on plans for the most vulnerable members of our community, particularly those who don’t have access to warm clothing or shelter. The pandemic has made these barriers… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – October 5, 2020
Good afternoon! I have so much gratitude as we approach thanksgiving weekend –grateful we live in this caring community, grateful for all the agencies that do such incredible work to support their clients, so thankful for all our volunteers and donors who collectively come together to support people in need every year. This year so… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – September 21, 2020
Good afternoon! Hope you’re staying safe and healthy and easing into fall and the cooler weather. In this week’s update you’ll find information about a couple of articles published recently featuring 2020 Campaign Chair Antje McNeely and the Social Services Recovery Taskforce led by United Way KFL&A, continuing your legacy of giving through the United… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – July 6, 2020
Good afternoon! I hope you are continuing to find ways to enjoy these hot summer days and taking some time to enjoy a staycation or socially distanced activities. In this week’s update, you can learn more about the launch of United Together- a program to help the most vulnerable access masks, a large donation from… Read More