Now beaming with a smile, 21 year old Larissa Avery has turned her life around, with the help of services available through the United Way. Larissa Avery “I’ve been through sexual and physical abuse by both my parents since I was 7, until I turned 16. I was kicked out as a result of all… Read More

The idea was to show the positive impact that United Way-supported programs could have on the most vulnerable people in the community. One by one, representatives from the city’s dozens of workplace campaigns stood up at their tables during Friday morning’s kick-off breakfast for the 2016 United Way campaign and read a prepared statement from… Read More

KINGSTON, ON (September 9, 2016) – In front of a packed crowd at the annual kickoff breakfast sponsored by the Ambassador Conference Resort Centre, the local United Way announced a goal of $3,451,000, 1.5% higher than last year’s goal. Brigadier-General Stephen Kelsey, Base Commander, CFB Kingston, was unable to attend the breakfast but addressed the… Read More

KINGSTON, ONT. / September 2, 2016 – The United Way campaign kicks off with its traditional Campaign Kick-off Breakfast on Friday, September 9, at the Ambassador Conference Resort. Doors open at 7 am. Over 500 United Way supporters, volunteers and donors will enjoy a delicious hot and cold buffet breakfast, along with a generous helping… Read More

KINGSTON, ON. /August 31, 2016 – Kingston Police are excited to announce that the 2016 North American Police Equestrian Championships (NAPEC) is coming to Kingston this fall. The event, part of the Kingston Police 175th anniversary celebrations, will be hosted inside Kingston Penitentiary grounds. Tickets are available online to the public. NAPEC will take place… Read More

KINGSTON, ON (August 31, 2016) – Former homeless youth turned CEO (Mindware Design, 2003), Joe Roberts is pushing a shopping cart across Canada to highlight the issue of homelessness. The Push for Change is a Cross Canada trek with Joe Roberts pushing a shopping cart (symbol of chronic homelessness) 24 km per day to raise… Read More

KINGSTON, ON. / Aug. 4, 2016 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, entrepreneurial… Read More

Kingston Police are proud to announce that the 2016 North American Police Equestrian Championships (NAPEC) will be hosted in the Limestone City and held at Kingston Penitentiary this fall, with tickets immediately available online to the public for the dates of September 17th and 18th. Tickets are available online right HERE As part of the celebrations… Read More

KINGSTON, ON. / July 5, 2016 – United Way’s Fare for Friends returns to the Vimy Officers’ Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, on September 18 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Patrons can sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in a lively auction. Auction item listing is available on the United… Read More

KINGSTON, ON. / June 23, 2016 – Every year, the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship Immigration and Trade hosts receptions in communities across the province to recognize individuals for their years of continued volunteer service with not-for-profit organizations. This year, eight United Way KFLA volunteers, who have demonstrated a long-term volunteering commitment, were recognized during a… Read More