CEO Update from United Way KFL&A – October, 2021 Good afternoon! It’s hard to believe it is already the middle of October and we are halfway through the 2021 Campaign. Thank you to everyone who has donated and shown their local love – the campaign has now surpassed 60% and has raised over $2.1 million!… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – October 14, 2021 Copy
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – Oct 14, 2021 Numbers2021 Campaign Goal: $3,614,800Raised to Date: $2,093,129Percentage: 58% Highlights from the Week $2 million! Last week, the campaign surpassed 50 % of this year’s goal and this week it topped $2 million thanks to the incredible KFL&A community Thank you to all the amazing volunteers, workplaces,… Read More
Winter clothing drive continues to provide warmth to community members
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Winter clothing drive continues to provide warmth to community members United Way KFL&A expands coat drive to collect clothing items for winter Kingston, ON (October 14, 2021) – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, coats and warm clothing become a necessity. Many community members rely on donated items to help… Read More
Women United Leadership Challenge Grant encourages women donors to give more during United Way KFL&A campaign
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Women United Leadership Challenge Grant encourages women donors to give more during United Way KFL&A campaignLocal leader challenges women in the community to give at Leadership level through additional matching grant Kingston, ON (Oct. 4, 2021) – United Way KFL&A is delighted to announce that a special Women United Challenge Grant… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – September 30, 2021
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – Sept 30, 2021 Numbers2021 Campaign Goal: $3,614,800Raised to Date: $1,702,778Percentage: 47% Highlights from the Week National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. In… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – September 23, 2021
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – Sept 23, 2021 Numbers2021 Campaign Goal: $3,614,800Raised to Date: $1,702,778Percentage: 47% Highlights from the Week Women United EventOn Monday September 20th, United Way KFL&A’s Women United held their first in person event since 2019. The event, hosted at Lake Ontario Park’s Manidoo Ogitigan (Spirit Garden) focused on Indigenous programming… Read More
CEO Update from United Way of KFL&A – September, 2021
CEO Update from United Way KFL&A – September, 2021 Good morning! The United Way 2021 fundraising campaign has officially launched! The campaign kicked off virtually on September 10th with a strong start – find out more below. This month’s update includes results from the 2021 Homelessness Point in Time Count conducted by United Way, details… Read More
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – September 16, 2021
United Way KFLA Weekly Campaign Update – Sept 16, 2021 Numbers 2021 Campaign Goal: $3,614,800Raised to Date: $1,368,396Percentage: 38% Highlights from the Week Virtual Campaign Kickoff Hope you are all having a great week and enjoyed our virtual kick-off last Friday! In case you missed it, all the information can be found at www.unitedwaykfla.ca/campaignkickoff CFB… Read More
United Way KFL&A releases 2021 Point In Time Homeless Count Report
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way KFL&A releases 2021 Point In Time Homeless Count ReportCounts are a community-level measure of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, helping to provide a national picture of homelessness Kingston, ON (September 16, 2021) United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has put together a report based on the results of… Read More
McDougall Insurance celebrates 75th anniversary with donation to United Way KFL&A
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release McDougall Insurance celebrates 75th anniversary with donation to United Way KFL&AInsurance brokerage shows their local love with community appreciation BBQ and generous support KINGSTON, ON (September 7, 2021) – Kingston based McDougall Insurance is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year and celebrating by giving back to the community they have served… Read More