In the News September 13, 2012 United Way Fare for Friends The United Way’s Fare for Friends was held on the grounds of the Vimy Officers’ Mess at CFB Kingston Sunday afternoon. This year’s event featured 27 restaurants and 18 wineries and breweries. Continuing annually since 1994, Fare for Friends has raised over a million… Read More
United Way KFL&A Campaign Surpasses the $500,000 Mark
Media Alert September 18, 2012 – United Way KFL&A Campaign Surpasses the $500,000 Mark Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations and more than 2000 volunteers, United Way serving KFL&A has reached $576,088 in seven working days. This is 17% of the $3.35 Million goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on Sept. 11,… Read More
Soldiering on — for a good cause
In the News September 17, 2012 – Soldiering on — for a good cause With the help of her team, Krista LeClair hoisted herself over a large wooden wall during an obstacle course at Canadian Forces Base Kingston Saturday. LeClair, who was part of a group from the Kingston Chamber of Commerce, had never completed… Read More
Don’t Miss Empire Life’s Giant Garage Sale on Sept. 15
Media Alert September 14, 2012 – PHOTO OP: Don’t Miss Empire Life’s Giant Garage Sale on Sept. 15 The third annual Empire Life Garage Sale will be held Saturday, September 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Empire Life parking lot on Ontario Street. Who: Empire Life employees are hosting a fundraising garage… Read More
Commando Challenge takes place this Saturday
Media Alert September 14, 2012 – PHOTO OP: Commando Challenge takes place this Saturday The United Way has teamed up with CFB Kingston for the Commando Challenge this Saturday. Who: 12 teams of six have signed up for the challenge this year. The following teams will be competing: Corus Entertainment, RMC Women’s Volleyball Team, CFB… Read More
City of Kingston launches workplace campaign with BBQ
Media Alert September 13, 2012 – PHOTO OP: City of Kingston launches workplace campaign with BBQ Mayor Mark Gerretsen has invited all City and Utilities Kingston staff to a BBQ and United Way kick-off. When: Friday, September 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: The new Public Works building at 701 Division Street. Please enter… Read More
United Way is the right way
In the News September 12, 2012 – United Way is the right way On Tuesday morning, Kingston renewed its commitment what’s become an annual tradition in many communities across Canada: the United Way fundraising drive. The Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington organization is remarkably successful; for 13 years in a row it has more than… Read More
United Way Goal: $3.35M
In the News September 11, 2012 – United Way Goal: $3.35M Kingston and area residents and businesses are being asked to dig a little deeper into their pockets this year. But it’s for a good cause, as the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington announced yet another increase in its annual fundraising goal…. Read More
United Way wants to follow up one record year with another
In the News September 11, 2012 – United Way wants to follow up one record year with another The Kingston-area United Way wants to follow-up one record year with another. The umbrella organization has set a record goal of $3.35 million dollars for this year’s fundraising campaign. Newswatch’s Erin Howe reports from the campaign’s annual… Read More
PHOTO OP: Academy of Learning Community Charity BBQ Today
Media Alert September 12, 2012 – PHOTO OP: Academy of Learning Community Charity BBQ Today The Academy of Learning Community charity BBQ and Wellness Day begins today at 11:30 a.m. Michael Teglas, director of the Kingston campus of Academy of Learning Career and Business College, has pledged to shave his head if the staff, students… Read More