In the News June 20, 2013 – Each year, the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration hosts receptions in communities across the province to recognize individuals for their years of continued volunteer service with not-for-profit organizations. Eight United Way of KFL&A volunteers, who have demonstrated a long-term volunteering commitment, were recognized during a ceremony on June… Read More
United Way Caring Day Attracts 180 Volunteers
In the News June 14, 2013 – United Way Caring Day Attracts 180 Volunteers Volunteers are an important resource for many non-profit agencies in the Kingston-area. And today, dozens of employees volunteered their time to grab paint cans, squeegees, scrub pads and work gloves for the annual “Day of Caring”. As Newswatch’s Jamie Patterson reports,… Read More
Youth Rise To Challenge
In the News June 10, 2013 Youth Rise To Challenge Apparently local youth aren’t willing to sit at home and do nothing. According to the United Way, local high school students embraced the Change the World: The Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, exceeding local targets by a wide margin, with 1,813 volunteering for an impressive 8,182… Read More
KTW spring garage sale benefits the United Way
In the News June 6, 2013 – KTW spring garage sale benefits the United Way Doing a little spring cleaning? Time to clean out your basement? Kingston This Week is looking for gently used, resellable items for our spring yard sale on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the United Way…. Read More
United Way Day of Caring Demonstrates the Power of Volunteering
News Release United Way Day of Caring Demonstrates the Power of Volunteering KINGSTON, Ont. (June 10, 2013) – On Friday, June 14th United Way Day of Caring volunteers will come together for a unique opportunity to strengthen their community by taking on light construction, gardening and maintenance tasks at United Way member agencies across Kingston, Frontenac,… Read More
Local Students Embrace Youth Volunteer Challenge
News Release Local Students Embrace Youth Volunteer Challenge High School Students exceed challenge goals by volunteering for 8,182 hours KINGSTON, Ont. (June 5, 2013) – Not only did local high school students embrace the Change the World: The Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, they exceeded local targets by a wide margin, with 1,813 volunteering for an… Read More
Kingston This Week spring garage sale benefits the United Way
In the News June 3, 2013 – Doing a little spring cleaning? Time to clean out your basement? Kingston This Week is looking for gently used, items for our spring yard sale on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the United Way KFL&A. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off… Read More
Have a summer to remember
In the News May 29, 2013 – Have a summer to remember Boys and Girls Club day camps offer an array of activities and experiences for children KINGSTON – The United Way believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child and that we all have a role to play in ensuring that… Read More
Public invited to learn about action plan on Poverty Reduction
In the News Public invited to learn about action plan on Poverty Reduction KINGSTON, ONT./May 23, 2013 – Residents are encouraged to join the City, United Way, and Kingston Community Health Centres for a presentation of the action plan and to find out how you can get involved to help reduce poverty in our community…. Read More
Subscribe to The Kingston Whig-Standard and Support United Way
In the News May 22, 2013 Subscribe to The Kingston Whig-Standard & Support the United Way KFL&A Subscribe to The Kingston Whig-Standard and stay connected to Local, National and International News & Sports. With each new subscription The Kingston Whig-Standard will donate $25.00 to the United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. 26 weeks… Read More