City and United Way release 2018 homelessness enumeration and survey results KINGSTON, ONT./Nov. 8, 2018 – The City of Kingston and United Way of KFL&A are releasing the results of the 2018 enumeration of people who were homeless in the City of Kingston and County of Frontenac. Through an Urban Kingston Point-In-Time Count and a… Read More
Novelis Neighbor Supports Local Project through United Way
News Release For Immediate Release: Novelis Neighbor Supports Local Project through United Way Hands-on volunteer project helps with renovations at new L&A County Youth Hub in Napanee. KINGSTON, ONT. (November 6, 2018) – Novelis, the world’s premier producer of rolled aluminum and the global leader in aluminum recycling, will be making a difference in our… Read More
Queen’s Engineering Students turn Grant Hall into Vegas North
Media Release For immediate release: Queen’s Engineering Students turn Grant Hall into Vegas North The Science formal open house offers public walkthroughs by donation to United Way Kingston, ON (October 24, 2018) – Queen’s Engineering students are welcoming the public in to view their highly anticipated 2019 Science Formal on Saturday, November 3rd, from 12… Read More
Bourgon Construction Helping to Build a Better Community
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bourgon Construction Helping to Build a Better Community Grand opening of Kingston office doubles as fundraising event for United Way KFL&A KINGSTON, ONT. / October 11, 2018 – Bourgon Construction’s motto is Building better, together. Which is exactly what their support for the local United Way also represents. Bourgon Construction’s… Read More
United Way KFL&A Workplace Events
United Way Campaign Workplace Fun 2018 The United Way 2018 campaign launched on September 7, 2018, announcing a goal of $3,456,000. Immediately workplaces across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington began hosting events and generating the necessary momentum needed to be successful. Below are photos of some of the workplace events that inspire the upward movement… Read More
Fare for Friends Grand Finale raises $149,000
Fare for Friends Grand Finale raises $149,000 for the United Way KFL&A The final Fare for Friends took place on Sunday afternoon in Kingston. The event raised more than $140,000 for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. The event started in 1994 and over the past 25 years has raised nearly $1.5-million… Read More
United Way Campaign Kicks Off with Powerful Speech
Big thank you to the Whig-Standard for their Kick-off Breakfast article Excerpt below: After hearing a brave, coming-of-age tale of an area woman supported by the local United Way, the organization announced that its 2019 campaign goal is $3,456,000. The goal was announced at the campaign’s annual kickoff breakfast, held at the Ambassador Conference Resort… Read More
United Way of KFL&A Announces 2018 Campaign Goal
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way of KFL&A Announces Campaign Goal $3,456,000 goal aims to change thousands of local lives KINGSTON, ON (September 7, 2018) – The local United Way has announced a goal of $3,456,000 for this year’s campaign. The announcement was made this morning in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the annual kickoff… Read More
United Way Campaign Kick-off Breakfast next Friday
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way Campaign Kick-off Breakfast next Friday United Way to announce campaign goal on September 7th, 2018 KINGSTON, ONT. / August 29, 2018 – On September 7th, over 500 dedicated United Way supporters will start the day with a hot buffet breakfast at the Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre. Doors open… Read More
Good Food Stands increase access to healthy food
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Good Food Stands increase access to healthy food Fresh produce at reduced prices in 5 pilot locations Kingston, Ontario. August 15, 2018 – Food Access has emerged as a theme for poverty reduction in Kingston and Area, providing enhanced access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for all residents of… Read More