Your Impact: February 2023 This month’s update comes with some personal news. Many of you are aware that I announced my decision to step down from my role with United Way KFL&A later this year. I am honoured to have been in this role for the past 24 years – thank you for your support… Read More
CEO of United Way KFL&A to step down end-August
CEO of United Way KFL&A to step down end-August Kingston, ON (February 8, 2023) – After serving as the top administrator for 24 years, Bhavana Varma, president and CEO of United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, will be stepping down at the end of August, the agency’s board of directors announced today. Under… Read More
Your Impact: Some highlights from 2022
Your Impact Newsletter, January 2023 – Some highlights from 2022 Hope you are having a great start to the new year. As with each new year, it’s an exciting time for new beginnings, as well as a chance to reflect on the previous year. 2022 may have been a year of challenges for so many,… Read More
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A
Youth supporting youth: Peer Support Program aims to help young people in KFL&A A few years ago, United Way Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington embarked on a mission to address youth homelessness in the area. At the time, young people accounted for one in five of the people living in Canada’s homeless shelters, but the… Read More
Your Impact, April 2022
Your Impact, April 2022 Good afternoon! This week is National Volunteer Week. I’d like to thank the thousands of volunteers across the region who give their time and talent to helping non-profits in this area. If you can, please take time this week to celebrate, acknowledge and say thanks to the volunteers in your community… Read More
Your Impact, March 2022
Your Impact, March 2022 Good afternoon! Spring is finally here! Hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures and extra daylight now that we have crossed the Spring Equinox. As we cross the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to take an opportunity to thank each and everyone of our donors for your ongoing… Read More
Your Impact, February 2022
Your Impact, February 2022 Good afternoon! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and I know we are all looking forward to spring! We will continue to provide you with monthly updates, communicating the impact that your donations have in the community – how you are changing lives and supporting much needed programs and how this… Read More
Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit
Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit on January 19, 2022 The Honourable Doug FordPremier of Ontario Their WorshipsOntario’s Big City Mayors Regional Chairs Re: Open Letter in advance of the provincial-municipal housing summit on January 19, 2022 Dear Premier Ford, Mayors and Regional Chairs, As organizations working closely with people experiencing poverty,… Read More
Your Impact, January 2022
Your Impact, January 2022 Happy New Year and I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday season, especially in these challenging times. We will continue to provide you with monthly updates, communicating the impact that your donations have in the community – how you are changing lives and supporting much needed programs and how this… Read More
Letter to the Community
Letter to the Community In the spirit of community collaboration we we’d like to share what’s being done to support individuals who are vulnerable experiencing or at risk of being exposed to COVID-19. People experiencing homelessness are at an increased risk of COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. Pre-existing conditions, the social determinants of health, living… Read More