NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Way Campaign Kick-off Breakfast United Way to announce campaign goal on September 6th, 2019 KInGSTON, ON / August 29, 2019 – As they do every fall, on September 6th, over 500 United Way supporters will start the day with a hot buffet breakfast at the Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre… Read More
Good Food Stands continue to increase access to healthy food in KFL&A
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Good Food Stands continue to increase access to healthy food in KFL&A Fresh produce at reduced prices in 6 locations Kingston, Ontario. August 20, 2019 – Following the successes over the past year, Good Food Stands will continue as a pilot project for an additional year starting the week of… Read More
Submit your application now for a Community Investment Fund Grant
Submit your application now for a Community Investment Fund Grant KINGSTON, ONT./July 2, 2019 Charities and not-for-profit organizations may now apply for one-time grants of up to $25,000 through the Community Investment Fund. Funded by the City of Kingston and United Way KFL&A, the Community Investment Fund aims to support… Read More
Joint release from the United Way KFL&A, and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston
News Release For Immediate Release: The following is a joint release from the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, and St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston Kingston, ON (Jun 4, 2019) – Effective June 30, 2019, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston will no longer be… Read More
United Way Day of Caring gives back to our community
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release United Way Day of Caring gives back to our community Nineteenth Annual Day of Caring takes place on June 7th, 2019 KINGSTON, ON (May 30, 2019) – On Friday, June 7th, over 300 volunteers from workplaces across the region will tackle light construction, maintenance and gardening projects at 30 local… Read More
Get Ready to ROCK in The BIG HOUSE as the United Way Brings the first-ever public concert to Kingston Penitentiary
This Historic Concert will bring some of the finest Canadian talent together featuring Headstones, The Trews, The Pursuit of Happiness and Kasador with VERY SPECIAL GUEST Tom Cochrane KINGSTON, ON. / May 8, 2019 – visitkingston.ca presents ROCKIN’ THE BIG HOUSE, in support of United Way of KFL&A, the first-ever public concert to be held… Read More
United Way Success By 6 Week focuses on early development
Free, fun events remind parents & caregivers to Take the Time, Make the Moments Matter Kingston, ON (April 24, 2019) – United Way Success By 6 Week is a fun-filled week with over 120 free events and activities for the youngest members of our community. Once again this year, activities for children 0-6 years, their… Read More
5th Annual Youth Homelessness Summit in Kingston
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5th Annual Youth Homelessness Summit in Kingston Summit aims to increase awareness and provide tools for issues faced by local youth KINGSTON, ON / Wednesday, April 17, 2019 – Organized by the United Way’s Youth Council, the fifth annual Youth Summit will take place on Thursday, April 18th, from 10:30… Read More
Workplace Awards Luncheon Recognizes Local Volunteers
United Way celebrates the driving force behind the campaign –Volunteers Kingston, ON (April 11, 2019) The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington will recognize workplace volunteers, who have helped make significant positive impacts on our community, at a luncheon on April 17, 2019. The luncheon takes place at the Ramada Kingston Hotel and… 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