Media Alert October 11, 2012 – Empire Life Celebration BBQ with Karaoke sing-off What: Empire Life United Way Celebration BBQ When: Friday October 12, 2012 at NOON Where: Empire Life back parking lot on Ontario and Johnson Streets Empire Life wraps up their annual United Way campaign today with a touchdown BBQ in the back… Read More
Novelis Volunteers To Update Youth Shelter Kitchen
For Immediate Release October 10, 2012 – Novelis Volunteers To Update Youth Shelter Kitchen Novelis aims to unite globally and impact locally during its companywide month of service Novelis, the global leader in rolled aluminum products and recycling, will be impacting the Kingston community this month as part of the company’s global month of service…. Read More
Community invited to “Town Gown in the Park”
In the News October 5, 2012 – Community invited to “Town Gown in the Park” The community is invited to attend “Town Gown in the Park,” a special event taking place in Confederation Park and Ontario Street on Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21 to celebrate positive town-gown relations and community partners and offer… Read More
Next Gen and the Kingston Frontenacs Score for the United Way
For Immediate release October 4, 2012 – Next Gen and the Kingston Frontenacs Score for the United Way $5 from every ticket purchased at the box office will go to United Way KFL&A On Friday, October 19, at 7 p.m. the Kingston Frontenacs will Score for the United Way! when they take on the Plymouth… Read More
United Way surges past $1 million mark
In the News October 4, 2012 – United Way surges past $1 million mark Earlier this week, officials with the United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington announced that more than $1 million has been raised in the first three weeks of the 2012 fundraising campaign. To be exact, by Oct. 3, $1.080,022 has… Read More
KFL&A United Way almost one-third to goal
In the News October 4, 2012 – KFL&A United Way almost one-third to goal The KFL&A United Way has reached the million-dollar mark… but still has a long way to go to reach this year’s goal. The charity has set a goal of $3.35 million — the most ever. It took just three weeks to… Read More
Commando Challenge
In the News October 4, 2012 – Commando Challenge The United Way teamed up with CFB Kingston for the 6th annual Commando Challenge. In this groundbreaking event, teams battle one another for bragging rights (and a trophy!) as they navigate, climb, and shoot their way through the Base’s confidence course. As well as the shooting… Read More
United Way KFL&A Campaign Reaches the $1 Million Mark
Media Alert October 3, 2012 – United Way KFL&A Campaign Reaches the $1 Million Mark The United Way KFL&A campaign has raised $1,080,022 in just three weeks thanks to the hard work and support of volunteers and donors. This represents 32% of the $3.35 Million goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on Sept. 11,… Read More
19th Annual United Way Fare for Friends
In the News October 2, 2012 – 19th Annual United Way Fare for Friends Friends and family gathered around the tent at Vimy’s Officers Mess in September to help raise over $76,000 for United Way KFL&A. Every year this event brings together the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries. Live and silent auction items are… Read More
Food Network Canada’s Chef Michael Smith Supports Local United Way
Media Alert September 27, 2012 Food Network Canada’s Chef Michael Smith Supports Local United Way Chef Michael Smith’s visit to Providence Care at the St. Mary’s of the Lake site tomorrow will involve a meet-and-greet, a special talk on “Sustainability of Cooking from Scratch” and a book signing for his latest cookbook Fast Flavours! Three… Read More