Kingston, ON (February 17, 2016) Kingston will be one of 30 communities to participate in the first ever nationally coordinated Point in Time (PiT) Count of homeless individuals. This is the first national PiT Count done by any country. ­­­­ United Way of KFL&A, in partnership with the Government of Canada, is leading the PiT… Read More

Kingston, February 10, 2016 – February 11 is 2-1-1 Day across North America. To mark this day, United Ways across Ontario and 211 Ontario helpline are asking residents to make the right call (#MakeTheRightCall or #211Day) if they want or need help. Knowing the right number to call will help people find the right services… Read More

Kingston, ON (Jan. 27, 2016) United Way Next Gen is pleased to present the fourth annual Next Gen Masquerade on Saturday, February 27, at the Renaissance Event Venue. This event is sponsored by KPMG and Renaissance Event Venue. This unique semi-formal social soiree gives guests the chance to slip on a mask and enjoy a… Read More

KINGSTON, ON (Jan 5, 2016) The Kingston Youth Shelter, with financial support from the United Way KFLA, has taken an additional step in their efforts to end youth homelessness in the KFL&A region. Beginning in December 2015, the Kingston Youth Shelter launched their new family support worker position. This position looks to help prevent youth… Read More

Holiday Hours Thursday, Dec. 24th 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Our offices are Closed between Friday, Dec. 25th and Friday, Jan. 1st We will re-open on Monday, January 4th at 8:30 am. For 2015 donations during this time please mail before December 31st or visit our DONATE NOW page to make an online donation and receive an electronic receipt immediately…. Read More

KINGSTON, ON (November 30, 2015) — At today’s Touchdown Breakfast, United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (United Way KFLA) announced the launch of ’75 Years of Caring,’ a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary that will recognize the thousands of people who have contributed time and money to help people in our communities… Read More

KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 30, 2015) KFL&A residents rose to the challenge raising $3,414,000 in an eleven week campaign to support local programs. The 2015 Campaign Chair Mike Ryan, Regional Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Service Canada, made the announcement this morning in front of 500 volunteers at the 2015 Campaign Touchdown Breakfast at the Ambassador Conference Resort. Today’s… Read More

Kingston, ON (November 24, 2015) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFLA) and Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands hosted a Youth Homelessness Awareness Day at Queen’s Park in Toronto. In a meaningful show of all-party support, Members of Provincial Parliament wore specially-designed scarves to raise awareness of the need to… Read More

Updated Feb, 2018 Help End Youth Homelessness On Monday, March 26, 2018, the United Way KFL&A in partnership with Sophie Kiwala, MPP Kingston and the Islands will once again host Youth Homeless Awareness Day at Queen’s Park. Much has been done since 2014 when the Plan to End Youth Homelessness in Kingston and Area was… Read More