New Community Resource Centre for Families with Young Children Breaks Down All Barriers for Families to Access Needed Services ‘A GREAT START FOR FAMILIES: KAHWÀ:TSIRE RONWATIYENAWÁ:SE CENTRE’ KINGSTON, ONT. – A much needed community support service Centre opens Saturday, October 15 at 263 Weller Ave. Designed from the community’s request, this initiative is a collaborative… Read More
United Way KFL&A aims to raise $3.8 million in fall “Local Love” campaign
United Way KFL&A aims to raise $3.8 million in fall “Local Love” campaignVulnerable individuals need our support more than ever, says campaign chair KINGSTON, ON (September 9, 2022) – United Way KFL&A will aim to raise a record $3,808,000 during its annual fall fundraising campaign. The ambitious fundraising goal, which is kept under tight wraps until… Read More
Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for success
Annual Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for successUnited Way KFL&A collecting donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to help families with low-incomes in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (July 25, 2022) With back-to-school season right around the corner, United Way KFL&A is encouraging community members to support students. Going back to… Read More
Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A
Portable OutReach Care Hub launches in KFL&A Mobile wraparound community care for people in KFL&A Kingston, ON (July, 19 2022) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and Kingston Community Health Centres, along with other community organizations are excited to announce the launch of the new Portable OutReach Care Hub (PORCH). The retrofitted mobile… Read More
In an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians
In an Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. (July 6, 2022) – United Way leaders from across Ontario… Read More
United Way Day of Caring returns with record number of volunteers and projects
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way Day of Caring returns with record number of volunteers and projects Annual Day of Caring takes place in person on June 17th, 2022 KINGSTON, ON (June 14th, 2022) – After a two-year break, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is delighted to be able to offer in-person… Read More
United Way KFL&A President and CEO earns national award and recognition
United Way KFL&A President and CEO earns national award and recognition George Hart Award is United Way Centraide network in Canada’s highest staff honour Kingston, ON (June 6th, 2022) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to celebrate President and CEO, Bhavana Varma as the recipient of the George Hart Award… Read More
United Way KFL&A encourages community members to continue their tradition of caring through bequests
News Release: United Way KFL&A encourages community members to continue their tradition of caring through bequestsBequests support poverty initiatives in the community now and in the futureKingston, ON (May 17th, 2022) – May is “Leave a Legacy Month” in Canada. In recognition, United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is raising awareness of the… Read More
2022 United Way Campaign Chair Announced
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2022 United Way Campaign Chair AnnouncedUnited Way KFL&A gears up for its 81st annual campaign Kingston, ON (April 28th, 2022) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Lapointe, Senior Wealth Advisor with Assante Financial – Fenlon Division, as your 2022 Campaign Chair…. Read More
Your Impact, April 2022
Your Impact, April 2022 Good afternoon! This week is National Volunteer Week. I’d like to thank the thousands of volunteers across the region who give their time and talent to helping non-profits in this area. If you can, please take time this week to celebrate, acknowledge and say thanks to the volunteers in your community… Read More