Students across the city have been slowly settling into their new routines over the past week, maybe even enjoying the new challenges they face. But for one young Kingston man, back-to-school time each year was something that presented only obstacles and frustration. For Cody Allan, school was little more than a year of struggling to… Read More

United Way Kicks Off 2015 Campaign $3.4 million goal announced  KINGSTON, ON (September 11, 2015) – In front of a packed crowd at the annual kickoff breakfast, United Way campaign chair, Mike Ryan, announced this year’s campaign goal reminding people of the impact their donations have on people in our community. To demonstrate the power… Read More

September 8, 2015 This Friday the United Way of KFL&A launches its campaign with its traditional Kick-off Breakfast at the Ambassador Hotel & Conference Resort Centre. On Saturday the CFB Kingston Commando Challenge and Kingston Police Association Unbreakable We Are events take place. On Sunday United Way Fare for Friends wraps up one of the busiest weekends of… Read More

KINGSTON, ONT./Aug. 4, 2015 – 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. The 2015 Community Investment Fund grant application form and guidelines are now available on the United Way Kingston, Frontenac , Lennox & Addington website at http://unitedwaykfla.ca/funding/fund-distribution/…. Read More

Kingston Whig Standard, July 15, 2015 The Ministry of Children and Youth Services will unveil yet more funding and programs for Kingston youth support services on Wednesday. Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands, announced Monday that Kingston will receive $389,000 for a new youth mentorship program. On Wednesday, local organizations will learn about… Read More

KINGSTON, ON. / June 30, 2015 – 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, nine United Way KFLA volunteers, who have demonstrated a long-term volunteering commitment, were recognized during a… Read More

Local High School Students exceed Volunteer Challenge goals once again KINGSTON, Ont. (June 10, 2015) – Local high school students have exceeded local targets of 2,500 students and 7,500 volunteer hours for a fourth year in a row. This year 3,690 students volunteered for an impressive 20,424 hours during the Change the World: Ontario Youth… Read More

By Michael Lea, Kingston Whig-Standard Friday, June 5, 2015 10:16:15 EDT PM Tammy Horner, a continued care support for youth worker with Family and Children’s Services, was digging in a garden off Compton Street for the Kingston Community Health Centres Friday morning. It was her assigned task for the United Way’s Day of Caring, a… Read More

15th Annual Day of Caring on June 5th KINGSTON, ON (June 2, 2015) – On Friday, June 5th, United Way Day of Caring volunteers will come together for a unique opportunity. Teams will work together and tackle light construction, maintenance and gardening at United Way funded agencies across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. United Way… Read More

An unforgettable afternoon of exceptional wine, food, live entertainment KINGSTON, ON. / May 29, 2015 – United Way’s Fare for Friends returns to the Vimy Officers’ Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, on September 13, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. Patrons can sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in a… Read More