2018 Workplace Volunteer Award Winners Congratulations to our 2017 Workplace Volunteer Award Winners. We are very excited to celebrate your significant positive impacts on our community at the Workplace Volunteer Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on April 17, 2019. Download the complete list as a PDF here 2018 Workplace Volunteer Award Winners Participation Awards Platinum… Read More
Women United reception sparks conversation about issues facing women and girls in the community
Women helping local women – that was the theme of the United Way KFL&A’s first Women United reception of the year on April 4. The event was held at Studio 22 Gallery and invited women in the community who are Leaders of the Way to attend, learn more about the issues facing women locally and… Read More
Youth, agencies, healthcare professionals and dignitaries come together to discuss youth mental health
In Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, youth have shared some of the hurdles they face when it comes to receiving mental health support. In response to this issue, United Way KFL&A and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) decided to bring agencies, healthcare professionals and youth together to start conversations and take action. This resulted in… Read More
Youth Mental Health Services Planning Day 2.0 aims to review progress and continue community engagement
Stakeholders and youth invited to collaborate and identify priorities Kingston, Ontario (March 29, 2019) – In follow up to the first Youth Mental Health Service Planning Day held in March 2018, United Way KFL&A and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) hosted a one-year follow-up session on March 29, 2019 at the Fort Henry Great Hall…. Read More
Workplace Campaign Spotlight: CFB Kingston
Every year, workplace employee campaigns make up nearly 70 per cent of the funds raised through the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s annual campaign. Through workplace events and employee giving, workplaces in our community are always supportive through their generous donations and willingness to spread the word about United Way. A question that’s… Read More
Women United brings like-minded individuals together to show their local love
Women have been making a significant impact in the Kingston area through their contributions to the United Way and volunteerism in the community for a number of years. This year, United Way Canada officially launched Women United – an initiative that aims to bring women and resources together under the United Way umbrella in order… Read More
211 aims to connect community members with the right services at the right time
Navigating health, government, legal and even public safety services can be a challenge. It is hard to know who to call and even where to find the number. That is where 211 comes in; the service helps individuals navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a… Read More
Good Food Stands work to provide accessible, affordable fresh food for the community
If you are looking for healthy, more affordable produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington area, you may want to visit a Good Food Stand. Since August 2018, these stands have been popping up monthly at local high schools and welcoming community members to come check them out. The stands are part of a… Read More
‘Limestone Lens’ puts United Way KFL&A in focus
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about local community programs and initiatives, you are in luck. Starting Tuesday, January 15, Your TV will feature the United Way of KFL&A on their new weekly show entitled Limestone Lens. The program, produced by Your TV’s Curtis Brunet and hosted by Donna Chambers offers insight into the… Read More
Sponsored Employee program a win-win for employees and employers alike
For the past 12 years, Kim Peachey has worked in the incident investigation branch of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in Kingston, but when her latest assignment wrapped up, she was looking for something new. “My supervisor suggested the Sponsored Employee program with United Way,” she explained. “I had no idea what the program was… Read More