United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington’s annual Success By 6 week is an event many in the community look forward to each year. The week offers free fun-filled activities across the region for families and children, however, given the current situation with COVID-19 and with public health in mind, the decision has been made… Read More
United Way KFL&A launches fund to help the most vulnerable in community respond to COVID-19
Churchill Foundation donates up to $50,000 to support basic needs, elderly and vulnerable Kingston, ON (March 20, 2020) Like everyone in our community, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington has been monitoring the evolving global and local impact of COVID-19. In response, United Way has launched a community response fund to raise funds for… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 update
Like all of you, we’ve been monitoring the evolving global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID 19) and are monitoring communiques from local health authorities. These are challenging times for all, including our agencies and their clients and stakeholders. It is truly a privilege to work with such compassionate partners and agencies, working together to… Read More
Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Corporations For Community Connections team up with United Way to Bridge Digital Divide Train delivering hundreds of free computers, from Windsor to Quebec City makes a stop in Kingston on March 13 Kingston, ON (March 13, 2020) – Many not for profit agencies in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington… Read More
United Way KFL&A provides funding for new One Roof location
Rockin’ The Big House, KP Tour and Reaching Home funds invested in new, expanded location, as part of Youth Services Hub United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is excited to partner with Kingston Home Base Housing on a new home for One Roof. As part of the new Kingston Youth Services Hub, the new… Read More
5 reasons to attend the Next Gen Masquerade
The Next Gen Masquerade is fast approaching. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, March 14 and marks the eighth annual Masquerade at the Renaissance Event Venue in Kingston – an event organized and run by volunteers from the United Way Next Gen initiative. In case you are still on the fence about purchasing tickets… Read More
BMO continues to give the gift of warmth
Hats, scarves and mittens may not be traditional holiday tree decorations, but they are for the Bank of Montreal in the Cataraqui Centre. Each year, after Remembrance Day, staff at the branch put up their eight foot Christmas tree and they ask the community to help decorate it with items to help keep kids warm… Read More
Give back this holiday season
Show your Local Love ‘Tis the season of giving and there are many ways to give back to members of your community who are in need. The United Way KFL&A encourages you to consider a meaningful gift in kind this year. Whether it is food, household items, clothing, toiletries or even your time that you… Read More
United Way KFLA 2019 Campaign raises a record $3,654,000
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way KFLA 2019 Campaign raises a record $3,654,000 A community-wide effort shows what local love looks like KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2019) The United Way KFL&A announced today that the annual campaign goal has been surpassed, raising $3,654,000 Today’s announcement includes money in to date as well as donations that… Read More
Rockin’ the Big House and Kingston Pen Tours raise $727,325 for youth initiatives
Rockin’ the Big House and Kingston Pen Tours raise $727,325 for youth initiatives Funds from event and tours will help fight youth homelessness in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (Nov. 28, 2019) In addition to exceeding the campaign goal, raising $3,654,000, committee members from Rockin’ the Big House and the Kingston Pen Tours were on hand at… Read More