In the News December 12, 2012 – Queen’s United Way campaign surpasses goal A campus-wide campaign involving faculty, staff, retirees and students has raised $345,000 for the United Way. The amount surpasses the original fundraising goal by $20,000. While fundraising initiatives on campus continue, representatives from the Queen’s team presented the charity with a cheque… Read More
RCMP Tree Sale
In the News December 10, 2012 – RCMP Tree Sale Saturday’s rainy weather didn’t stop the community from supporting the Kingston RCMP’s annual Christmas tree sale benefiting the United Way. Trees of all shapes and sizes were being sold for 35 dollars. The event has been held in Kingston for the past 10 years. Last… Read More
Providence Care is local health sector’s largest contributor to United Way
In the News December 11, 2012 – Providence Care is local health sector’s largest contributor to United Way This year, Providence Care raised an impressive $61,164.50 during their staff United Way campaign, surpassing their goal by over $11,000. For 10 years in a row Providence Care has earned the title as the health sector’s largest… Read More
RCMP Christmas Tree Sale for United Way is this Saturday
RCMP Christmas Tree Sale for United Way is this Saturday What: RCMP Christmas tree sale for United Way Who: RCMP Kingston Detachment When: Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 1000 Gardiners Road (across from Canadian Tire) Details: Find the perfect tree for your home. Purchase any shape, any size or any kind… Read More
Kingston United Way Achieves Goal
In the News November 29,2012 – Kingston United Way Achieves Goal KFL&A residents set another local fundraising record as the United Way’s annual fall campaign raised $3,403,260 this year. Campaign Chair Lloyd Fleming, Vice President, Central and Northern Ontario District BMO Bank of Montreal, made the announcement this morning in front of a sold-out crowd… Read More
United Way over the top
In the News November 29, 2012 – United Way over the top It was a number Lloyd Fleming wished he didn’t have to announce. The chairman of this year’s United Way campaign stood before a packed ballroom at the Ambassador hotel and resort Thursday morning and directed a line of students standing on the stage… Read More
Spirit of Community shines through in United Way 2012 Campaign
For Immediate Release November 29, 2012 – Spirit of Community shines through in United Way 2012 Campaign United Way Campaign Raises over $3.4 million to address increasing needs in the community KFL&A residents set another local fundraising record as the United Way’s annual fall campaign raised $3,403,260 this year. Campaign Chair Lloyd Fleming, Vice President,… Read More
United Way Next Gen Hosting First Masquerade
For Immediate Release November 26, 2012 – United Way Next Gen Hosting First Masquerade Tickets are now on sale for this intimate evening of intrigue Following the success of HopScotch and Score 4 United Way, Next Gen is excited to introduce a new event to Kingston. On Saturday, February 9th, United Way Next Gen presents… Read More
Initial Communities Chosen for Bold New Nation-wide Program to End Youth Homelessness
For Immediate Release November 21, 2012 Initial Communities Chosen for Bold New Nation-wide Program to End Youth Homelessness Toronto ON, Communities across Canada are faced with a growing crisis of youth homelessness. Kamloops (BC) and Kingston (ON) have identified youth homelessness as a priority for communities. They have been chosen to join a major national… Read More
Mapping out the future
In the News November 21, 2012 Mapping out the future Social agencies in the Kingston area have access to an ever increasing amount of information about the populations they serve. Geographic Information System neighbourhood mapping system is being developed as a key part of the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s Success by… Read More