In the News August 30, 2012 Kingston’s favourite garden party Sept. 9 A great cause has never tasted so good. Fare For Friends, which is hosted by the United Way, is now in its 18th year. During its run, it’s become known as Kingston’s favourite garden party. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9 from… Read More
Celebrating Local Heroes
In the News May 15, 2012 – Celebrating Local Heroes Queen’s University Alumni Association Honours Daren Dougall & Bhavana Varma The Kingston Branch of the Queen’s University Alumni Association (QUAA) is honouring two local heroes: Queen’s alumnus Daren Dougall, Executive Director of the Youth Diversion Program and Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way… Read More
Ontario Change The World April 15-May 6
Media Alert Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Ontario Change The World Who: Youth in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington What: United Way Volunteer Services is facilitating a youth volunteer campaign, a province-wide strategy to encourage youth to volunteer in their communities. Why: With a goal of 300-500 total hours of youth volunteering during this 3 week… Read More
United Way Next Gen Hosts First Annual HopScotch on May 19
For Immediate Release May 1, 2012 – United Way Next Gen Hosts First Annual HopScotch on May 19 More than one dozen brewers and distillers to take part in first annual event Tickets are now on sale for the First Annual HopScotch Kingston. HopScotch, sponsored by Empire Life, is a celebration of local and independent… Read More
Fleming Steps Up to Lead United Way Campaign
For Immediate Release April 18, 2012 – Fleming Steps Up to Lead United Way Campaign Banking Leader Becomes 70th Campaign Chair One of KFL&A’s prominent banking executives has agreed to lead the region’s largest annual fundraising campaign. The United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington announced today that Lloyd W. Fleming, Vice President of… Read More
United Way to Announce 2012 Campaign Goal
For Immediate Release August 29, 2012 United Way to Announce 2012 Campaign Goal Join us for the Annual Campaign Kick-off Breakfast on September 11 United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) will launch its 2012 campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 11, with a Kick-off Breakfast at the Ambassador Conference Resort. The doors open at… Read More
United Way Tour
In the News August 22, 2012 – United Way Tour The Greater Kingston United Way is one of the largest fundraising organizations in our community. Helping thousands of people each year. But where does the money go and how does it help? A group of 40 volunteers from the area got an opportunity to see… Read More
Inside View of United Way’s Work
In the News August 23, 2012 – Inside View of United Way’s Work Seeing is believing, and the KFL&A United Way knows it. That’s why they took donors on a tour across the city Wednesday to get a glimpse of the inner workings of their partner agencies. A total of 30 people piled onto a… Read More
Seeing Is Believing Tour Is Wednesday, August 22
Media Alert August 21, 2012 – Seeing Is Believing Tour Is Wednesday, August 22, 2012 To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers We’d like to introduce you to the people who work every day to make a difference in our community, to share the stories of those whose lives have been changed and to… Read More
Tickets Now on Sale for Kingston’s Favourite Garden Party
For Immediate Release August 14, 2012 – Tickets Now on Sale for Kingston’s Favourite Garden Party An unforgettable afternoon of fine wine, exceptional food, and live entertainment Tickets are now on sale for Kingston’s favourite garden party , where patrons sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in… Read More