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
Pickleball United Media Release 2018
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Registration open for second annual Pickleball United Friendly tournament raises funds for United Way KINGSTON, ON. / August 5, 2018 – If you enjoy badminton, tennis or table tennis, then you’ll love Pickleball. Pickleball is a fun racquet sport that is perfect for people of all ages and skill levels…. Read More
Applications sought for Community Investment Fund Grants Online application process for joint funding
KINGSTON, ON / July 4, 2018 Charities and not-for-profit organizations may now apply for one-time grants of up to $25,000 for local programs and projects through the Community Investment Fund. This granting stream combines funding from both the City of Kingston and United Way KFLA through one simplified application process. It encourages an innovative and… Read More
Fourth Annual Youth Summit in Kingston
Goal is to increase awareness and provide tools for issues faced by local youth KINGSTON, ON / Thursday, April 19, 2018 – Organized by the Youth Out Loud Kingston & Area Youth Council and the United Way, the fourth annual Youth Summit will take place on Friday, April 20th, from 10 am. to 1:30 p.m…. Read More
Fred Godbille announced as 2018 United Way Campaign Chair
Fred Godbille announced as 2018 United Way Campaign Chair United Way gears up for its 77th annual campaign The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Godbille, Director of the DuPont Kingston Technology Centre, as their 2018 Campaign Chair. The announcement was made at United Way’s… Read More
2018 Point In Time Homeless Count
Everyone Counts, 2018 Point in Time Homeless Count Local Volunteers Needed The 2018 Point-In-Time homeless count results are in a report here: 2018 Kingston Point-in-Time Count Results Kingston, ON Communities can better impact issues as complex as homelessness if they have accurate metrics to measure their effectiveness. In 2013, the City of Kingston coordinated Kingston’s first Point-in-Time… Read More
Lieutenant Governor Special Roundtable Discussion in Kingston
KINGSTON, ON / Monday, January 15, 2018 The Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario will be visiting Kingston on Thursday, January 18. Her Honour’s visit will include a discussion facilitated by the United Way and key members of the Youth Homelessness and Youth Employment collaborative to learn about our community’s collective approach to ending… Read More
6th Annual Next Gen Masquerade tickets on sale now
Kingston, ON (Jan. 11, 2018) United Way Next Gen is pleased to present the sixth annual Next Gen Masquerade on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at the Renaissance Event Venue in Kingston. Masquerade is a fundraising event, organized and run by volunteers from the United Way Next Gen initiative. The event is sponsored by KPMG and… Read More