Media Alert Monday, June 4, 2012 – 12th Annual United Way Day of Caring Friday, June 8, 2012 To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers Over 200 volunteers will spend the day at local agencies and organizations throughout Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington during a community wide event that demonstrates the power of volunteerism…. Read More
First Annual HopScotch Takes Place This Saturday
For Immediate Release May 16, 2012 – First Annual HopScotch Takes Place This Saturday Celebration of Beer, Scotch and Music to raise funds for the United Way If you’re looking for something fun to do this long weekend, it’s still not too late to purchase your ticket for the First Annual HopScotch Kingston. HopScotch will… Read More
Call For Research Interest Poverty Reduction in Kingston
In the News Call For Research Interest Poverty Reduction in Kingston Poverty reduction became a priority in the city of Kingston starting with a Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty in 2007. In the early part of 2011, a series of community engagements were held to develop goals and objectives. Background is available on a Poverty… 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
Registration Open for Workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits
For Immediate Release January 9, 2012 – Registration open for workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits United Way Leadership Development Services offers workshop facilitated by Dr. Sidneyeve Matrix, Queen’s University United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on Social Media for Non-Profits on January 26th. This workshop, delivered by Dr. Sidneyeve Matrix,… Read More
Students connect with Kingston community through United Way
In the News December 1, 2011 – Students connect with Kingston community through United Way Queen’s students continue to find creative ways to support the local United Way fundraising campaign. “I was drawn towards United Way because of the immediate connection to the community,” says Alma Mater Society (AMS) United Way Committee co-chair Heather Lawton…. Read More
Community Poverty Reduction Plan seeks recruits
For Immediate Release April 26, 2012 – Community Poverty Reduction Plan seeks recruits Five working groups will concentrate on poverty-related issues The City, the United Way Serving KFL&A, and the Kingston Community Health Centres are seeking members for five working groups that will develop action plans to reduce poverty in Kingston. “This is a great… Read More
Success By 6 Week Supports KFL&A Kids
For Immediate Release April 30, 2012 – Success By 6 Week Supports KFL&A Kids New Categories and Events Highlight the 6th Annual Success By 6 Week The first six years in a child’s life are the most important. United Way is set to mark its sixth anniversary in KFL&A for Success By 6 Week, with… Read More