On behalf of the thousands of people who have benefited locally from your support, thank you! Your contribution has changed lives right here in our community, helping the most vulnerable members live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging. Your contribution has helped feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and bring comfort to those… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – June 8, 2020
Good afternoon! Hard to believe it is June already. I hope you are continuing to find ways to enjoy these longer days and better weather – while socially distancing. In this week’s update, you can learn more about the adaptation of this year’s Day of Caring, United Way’s 2020 Campaign Chair, an upcoming Women United… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – May 25, 2020
I hope you are finding ways to social distance, while enjoying these longer days and better weather. In this week’s update, you can learn more about federal funding being stewarded locally through our United Way and the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area. I’ve also included an update on plans for recovery in the social… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – May 11, 2020
In this week’s update, you can read about how we will plan recovery in the social services sector and celebrate a philanthropic leader’s 100th birthday. I have also included a link to a national story that highlights the good work being done in Kingston around youth homelessness. PLANNING FOR RESPONSE, RECOVERY Agencies have been immersed… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – April 27
As we enter our sixth week of physical isolation, I’d like to acknowledge and celebrate the generosity of our community. Over $250,000 has been raised through the United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response Fund. Thanks to all who are supporting this fund through donations, gifts in honour of someone, special birthday celebrations – you are finding… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – April 14
Everyone in the community has been impacted in some way by COVID-19. People are anxious about their jobs, access to food, supports, family – and worried about what the future holds. We are fortunate to have dedicated first responders, healthcare workers, neighbours who look out for each other, and a network of agencies that continue… Read More
Fourth Annual Youth Summit in Kingston
Goal is to increase awareness and provide tools for issues faced by local youth KINGSTON, ON / Thursday, April 19, 2018 – Organized by the Youth Out Loud Kingston & Area Youth Council and the United Way, the fourth annual Youth Summit will take place on Friday, April 20th, from 10 am. to 1:30 p.m…. Read More
United Way exceeds campaign goal
By Ian MacAlpine, Kingston Whig-Standard Thursday, November 30, 2017 9:42:56 EST PM The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has exceeded its fundraising goal for yet another year, this time by a margin of about $4,000. Campaign chair Pat Murphy made the announcement that the campaign raised $3,504,001 in front of approximately 500… Read More
United Way KFLA receives largest bequest in its 75 year history
Audrey and Peter Scholes Memorial Fund provides for most vulnerable in our community KINGSTON, ON / Monday, July 10, 2017 – The Eternity Fund, United Way’s endowment fund, received its largest amount ever with a bequest from long time donors, Audrey and Peter Scholes. The bequest is over $1.5 million, pushing the United Way’s endowment fund… Read More
Local philanthropist donates $1.2 million to house homeless youth
Lives Transformed Largest single gift in United Way’s 75 year history Kingston, ON — United Way’s Honorary Patron and local philanthropist A. Britton Smith has made a gift of $1.2 million, through the United Way, to support a home for homeless youth, age 16-19 years, where they will be nurtured and helped to turn their… Read More