20th Annual Day of Caring goes digital this year KINGSTON, ON (June 8, 2020) – For the past 19 years, each June, United Way KFL&A volunteers have gathered in teams to help agencies with projects at the annual Day of Caring. The day is traditionally an opportunity to show your local love and help agencies… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – May 25, 2020
I hope you are finding ways to social distance, while enjoying these longer days and better weather. In this week’s update, you can learn more about federal funding being stewarded locally through our United Way and the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area. I’ve also included an update on plans for recovery in the social… Read More
United Way KFL&A and Community Foundation for Kingston & Area accepting applications for Emergency Community Support Fund
Government of Canada fund aims to help organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COVID-19. Kingston, ON (May 19, 2020) – United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area are now accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The Government of Canada’s… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – May 11, 2020
In this week’s update, you can read about how we will plan recovery in the social services sector and celebrate a philanthropic leader’s 100th birthday. I have also included a link to a national story that highlights the good work being done in Kingston around youth homelessness. PLANNING FOR RESPONSE, RECOVERY Agencies have been immersed… Read More
Help for low-income seniors through grocery and meal programs
Programs funded through $65,000 grant from Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program Kingston, ON (May 4, 2020) – Seniors are often most at risk of contracting and becoming seriously ill due to COVID-19. With physical distancing in place across the region, many are unable to access food programs or grocery shop to make… Read More
Music Across the Border: A United Way Benefit Concert
WPBS-TV hosts virtual telethon benefitting four United Ways during COVID-19 Kingston, ON (April 30, 2020) – At this time like no other we have known – many citizens, organizations and associations are asking what they can do to help. WPBS-TV asked the same question and came up with a special initiative that celebrates the many… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – April 27
As we enter our sixth week of physical isolation, I’d like to acknowledge and celebrate the generosity of our community. Over $250,000 has been raised through the United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Response Fund. Thanks to all who are supporting this fund through donations, gifts in honour of someone, special birthday celebrations – you are finding… Read More
Government of Canada Announces $350 Million Emergency Community Support Fund
On April 21, 2020, the Prime Minister of Canada announced $350 Million in funding for Canadian charities and non-profits who are providing crucial resources and community-based services for vulnerable Canadians. United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) has been actively engaging with the Federal Government over the need for this measure and with this announcement, United Way,… Read More
United Way KFL&A COVID-19 Update – April 14
Everyone in the community has been impacted in some way by COVID-19. People are anxious about their jobs, access to food, supports, family – and worried about what the future holds. We are fortunate to have dedicated first responders, healthcare workers, neighbours who look out for each other, and a network of agencies that continue… Read More
Seniors Response Fund: Federal Government partners with United Ways across Canada to help vulnerable seniors
On March 29, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $9 million investment in United Ways across Canada to support vulnerable seniors. United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will be investing a portion of these funds in the local region as allocated by Employment Social Development Canada through United Way Centraide Canada. Funds will… Read More