Your Impact: February 2023 This month’s update comes with some personal news. Many of you are aware that I announced my decision to step down from my role with United Way KFL&A later this year. I am honoured to have been in this role for the past 24 years – thank you for your support… Read More
CEO of United Way KFL&A to step down end-August
CEO of United Way KFL&A to step down end-August Kingston, ON (February 8, 2023) – After serving as the top administrator for 24 years, Bhavana Varma, president and CEO of United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, will be stepping down at the end of August, the agency’s board of directors announced today. Under… Read More
Your Impact: Some highlights from 2022
Your Impact Newsletter, January 2023 – Some highlights from 2022 Hope you are having a great start to the new year. As with each new year, it’s an exciting time for new beginnings, as well as a chance to reflect on the previous year. 2022 may have been a year of challenges for so many,… Read More
United Way KFL&A accepts applications for the Community Services Recovery Fund
United Way KFL&A accepts applications for the Community Services Recovery Fund Applications will be accepted from January 6, 2023 until February 21, 2023. Kingston, ON (Jan 6, 2023) – Now more than ever, charities and non-profits play a key role in addressing complex social problems faced by many communities across Canada. To support the vital… Read More
Youth Peer Support Program to provide unique support for youth in KFL&A
Youth Peer Support Program to provide unique support for youth in KFL&AUnited Way KFL&A’s Youth Homelessness Initiative results in new community program Kingston, ON (December 1, 2022) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce a new Youth Peer Support Program for youth in the region. This community-driven initiative… Read More
United Way of KFL&A recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities in 2022
United Way of KFL&A recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities in 2022 Annual Charity Intelligence list gives local United Way an overall five-star rating KINGSTON, ON (November 1, 2022) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to announce that it has once again made the Top 100 Charities in Canada… Read More
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A A few years ago, United Way Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington embarked on a mission to address youth homelessness in the area. At the time, young people accounted for one in five of the people living in Canada’s homeless shelters, but the… Read More
Rocktober is Back, in Support of United Way KFL&A
Rocktober is Back, in Support of United Way KFL&A 80s Enuff fundraising concert returns Oct. 29th with a Halloween theme KINGSTON, ON (October 25, 2022)– United Way KFL&A is excited to announce the return of Rocktober. After a two-year hiatus, this annual event in support of the United Way is back for a night of live… Read More
Novelis employees participate in Novelis Neighbor Week through United Way
Novelis employees participate in Novelis Neighbor Week through United Way Hands-on volunteer project helps with renovations at new Kingston Youth Shelter location in Kingston KINGSTON, ON (October 24, 2022) – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be showing their local love in our region, as… Read More
Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Coats for Community drive provides warmth to community this winter United Way KFL&A’s third annual coat drive runs Oct 24-Nov 6 Kingston, ON (October 18th, 2022) – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, many community members rely on donated coats to help them keep warm. United Way KFL&A is encouraging the… Read More