Media Alert March 4, 2014 A Special Day of Caring for United Way Funded Agencies planned for March 6 What: The Queen’s AMS Student United Way Committee has planned a special Day of Caring on Thursday, March 6th, from 1 to 5 p.m. During this time, students will assist United Way funded agencies with light… Read More
‘Volunteers Grow Community’ Awards Nominations Due March 19
News Release February 18, 2014 Local Volunteer Centre Celebrates National Volunteer Week with Annual Awards The local Volunteer Centre has opened its call for nominations for the annual Volunteers Grow Community Awards to honour Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington residents who make a positive difference in our community. As part of National Volunteer Week, April… Read More
NFCS Chili/Pie United Way Fundraiser
In the News February, 13, 2014 On February 6, staff from Northern Frontenac Community Services held their first fundraiser of 2014 for the United Way at the Child Centre in Sharbot Lake. Guests enjoyed generous helpings of chili that was made and donated by members of the NFCS staff, and during the meal guests also… Read More
Second Annual United Way Next Gen Masquerade a Success
Media Alert February 10, 2014 Thanks to the hard work and support of the sponsors, participants, and the Next Gen volunteer committee, the second annual Next Gen Masquerade hosted 163 guests and raised over $5,000 to support the United Way of KFL&A. Next Gen Masquerade was held on February 8, 2014, at the Renaissance Event… Read More
United Way of KFLA Receives Voluntary Sector Reporting Award
News Release February 7, 2014 The United Way of KFLA is pleased to announce that their 2012 Annual Report has received the prestigious Voluntary Sector Reporting Award (VSRAs) in the category of ‘Total revenues over $1 million to $10 million.’ The awards recognize Canada’s best non-profit annual reports. Five winners and two honourable mentions from… Read More
Second Annual Next Gen Masquerade is February 8th
News Release January 28, 2014 Tickets are on sale for this popular black and white affair Kingston, ON (Jan. 28, 2014) On Saturday, February 8, United Way Next Gen is hosting the 2nd annual Next Gen Masquerade: A Black & White Affair at the Renaissance Event Venue. Tickets are now on sale for this an… Read More
United Way accepting donations for fire victims
In the News December 31, 2013 Donations are being accepted to help people displaced by the fire in Williamsville earlier this month. The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is accepting financial donations on behalf of the city’s fire relief fund. The money donated is to be used to help people who may… Read More
End of an era
In the News December 30, 2013 Below is an excerpt from the Kingston Whig-Standard article, September: Closure end of an era, which was printed on December 28, 2013, as part of their Year in Review series. After 178 years of operation, the iconic and notorious Kingston Penitentiary was shut down for good. In that time,… Read More
United Way of KFLA named a finalist for 2013 Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards
The United Way of KFLA has been named a finalist in the category of Total revenues from over $1 million to $10 million for the 2013 Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards (VSRA’s). More than 140 charities were nominated for the award and the United Way KFLA was one of 16 finalists from across Ontario. The VSRA’s… Read More
United Way accepting financial donations to City of Kingston Fire Relief Fund
Media Alert December 20, 2013 United Way is accepting financial donations on behalf of the City’s behalf for the Fire Relief Fund. Donations can be made with cash, cheque, credit cards, online or by phone. Funds will be used to help those affected by the fire who may not be able to return to their… Read More