KINGSTON, ON / Monday, January 15, 2018 The Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario will be visiting Kingston on Thursday, January 18. Her Honour’s visit will include a discussion facilitated by the United Way and key members of the Youth Homelessness and Youth Employment collaborative to learn about our community’s collective approach to ending… Read More
6th Annual Next Gen Masquerade tickets on sale now
Kingston, ON (Jan. 11, 2018) United Way Next Gen is pleased to present the sixth annual Next Gen Masquerade on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at the Renaissance Event Venue in Kingston. Masquerade is a fundraising event, organized and run by volunteers from the United Way Next Gen initiative. The event is sponsored by KPMG and… Read More
The 2017 United Way KFLA Campaign raises $3,504,001
KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 30, 2017) The United Way of KFL&A announced today that the annual campaign goal has been reached, raising $3,504,001. The goal of $3.5 million was the highest in the United Way’s 75-year history. The announcement was made this morning in front of 500 volunteers at the Campaign Touchdown Breakfast hosted by Ambassador Conference Resort… Read More
United Way Touches Down November 30th With Traditional Breakfast
November 29, 2017 United Way Touches Down November 30th With Traditional Breakfast What: The United Way of KFL&A wraps up the 2017 annual campaign with their traditional touchdown breakfast, sponsored by TD Bank Group and hosted by the Ambassador Hotel & Conference Resort Centre. Join 500 volunteers and see how much money was raised by… Read More
Festive Family Photos with a Fire Truck
November 24, 2017 Photo/Video Op: Festive Family Photos with a Fire Truck What: Join Kingston Fire & Rescue for a festive family photo opportunity. Donations will be collected in support of the local United Way. You can take your own selfies with your family or we will have a photographer there to take digital photographs…. Read More
Queen’s Engineering Students invite you to visit Laguna Di Venezia
Kingston, ON (October 30, 2017) – For one day only, and in support of United Way, Queen’s Engineering students will open the doors of the 2017 Science Formal and give the community a sneak peek into their highly anticipated Science Formal. This year, they’re working hard to transform Grant Hall into the Laguna Di Venezia…. Read More
Novelis Neighbor Supports Local Project through United Way
KINGSTON, ONT. / October 25, 2017 – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be impacting the Kingston community, as part of the company’s global Novelis volunteer month projects. Novelis provides large-scale volunteer projects in all major locations. Locally, Novelis employees work with United Way KFLA… Read More
Alternative music project, The Peculiar, to release new album in Kingston
KINGSTON, ONT. / October 23, 2017 The Peculiar will release its new album at a concert in support of the United Way, 8 November at The Merchant Tap House in downtown Kingston. The event also features up-and-coming Kingston musician Nadia Pacey of Konig. “We are thrilled to be a part of introducing talent to Kingston… Read More
Rocktober 27th Eighties Event in Support of Local United Way
KINGSTON, ON (October 19, 2017) – The United Way of KFL&A is excited to announce a night of live music complete with hairstyles and outfits from the eighties. On October 27th, an 80s themed event in support of United Way is taking place at Blu Martini in Kingston, featuring musical act 80s Enuff. Pat Murphy,… Read More
Refugee Relief Fund seeks donations to support refugees in Kingston
KINGSTON, ONT./Oct. 10, 2017 – Residents are urged to donate to the Community Refugee Relief Fund through the United Way of KFL&A. The funds raised help refugees settling in our community with critical needs to help them integrate. Supports provided by the fund include work certifications, emergency dental work, mobility devices and other needs. “I… Read More