The United Way KFLA campaign has just crossed the $2 million mark, thanks to the hard work and support of volunteers and donors. To date $2,049,714 has been raised. This represents 60% of the $3,400,000 goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on September 11, 2015. There is still time to donate and support… Read More

By Michael Lea, Kingston Whig-Standard Friday, September 25, 2015 As volunteer manager for the Youth Diversion agency, Jackie Franklin has been used to having the United Way’s Seeing is Believing tour come through her doors as workplace campaign volunteers took the opportunity to see where United Way funding goes. But on Friday, Franklin got to… Read More

Students across the city have been slowly settling into their new routines over the past week, maybe even enjoying the new challenges they face. But for one young Kingston man, back-to-school time each year was something that presented only obstacles and frustration. For Cody Allan, school was little more than a year of struggling to… Read More

KINGSTON, ONT./Aug. 4, 2015 – Charities and not-for-profit organizations may now apply for one-time grants of up to $25,000 for local programs and projects through the Community Investment Fund. The 2015 Community Investment Fund grant application form and guidelines are now available on the United Way Kingston, Frontenac , Lennox & Addington website at http://unitedwaykfla.ca/funding/fund-distribution/…. Read More

Kingston Whig Standard, July 15, 2015 The Ministry of Children and Youth Services will unveil yet more funding and programs for Kingston youth support services on Wednesday. Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands, announced Monday that Kingston will receive $389,000 for a new youth mentorship program. On Wednesday, local organizations will learn about… Read More

Local High School Students exceed Volunteer Challenge goals once again KINGSTON, Ont. (June 10, 2015) – Local high school students have exceeded local targets of 2,500 students and 7,500 volunteer hours for a fourth year in a row. This year 3,690 students volunteered for an impressive 20,424 hours during the Change the World: Ontario Youth… Read More

By Michael Lea, Kingston Whig-Standard Friday, June 5, 2015 10:16:15 EDT PM Tammy Horner, a continued care support for youth worker with Family and Children’s Services, was digging in a garden off Compton Street for the Kingston Community Health Centres Friday morning. It was her assigned task for the United Way’s Day of Caring, a… Read More

15th Annual Day of Caring on June 5th KINGSTON, ON (June 2, 2015) – On Friday, June 5th, United Way Day of Caring volunteers will come together for a unique opportunity. Teams will work together and tackle light construction, maintenance and gardening at United Way funded agencies across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. United Way… Read More

An unforgettable afternoon of exceptional wine, food, live entertainment KINGSTON, ON. / May 29, 2015 – United Way’s Fare for Friends returns to the Vimy Officers’ Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, on September 13, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. Patrons can sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in a… Read More