Media Alert March 19, 2012 – Royal Military College Concert in Scarlets raises over $4200 for United Way KFL&A Over 70 cadets from the Royal Military College took the stage to show off their talents during the college’s annual Concert in Scarlets held Saturday, March 17th at the Kingston Gospel Temple for the United Way…. Read More
Bayridge Secondary School Fashion Show
Media Alert February 28, 2012 – Bayridge Secondary School presents “Blazer Barbie’s Boutique” Fashion Show February 29 and March 1 About the Bayridge Fashion Show Over the past 18 years Bayridge Secondary School students have raised more than $70,000 for their community through the United Way. Last year, the Bayridge Fashion Show raised over $6,000…. Read More
Royal Military College Cadets to Play for United Way
For Immediate Release February 27, 2012 – Royal Military College Cadets to Play for United Way Concert in Scarlets Coming March 17th, 2012 Over 70 performers from Royal Military College cadets will take to the stage to show off their talents during the college’s annual Concert in Scarlets, Saturday, March 17th at 2 p.m. at… Read More
Learn the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
For Immediate Release February 21, 2012 – Learn the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Public workshop open to non-profit organizations in KFL&A United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on Introduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the Board on Wednesday, March 14th. This introductory workshop provides a basic understanding of what… Read More
New Awards Recognize Volunteer Contributions
For Immediate Release February 13, 2012 – New Awards Recognize Volunteer Contributions United Way Celebrates National Volunteer Week with Breakfast, Awards Some of our community’s most dedicated volunteers will get the chance to take a well-deserved bow as the local United Way Volunteer Services shines the spotlight on volunteers this April. As part of National… Read More
Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast
For Immediate Release Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast Come and celebrate the power of volunteerism. On Tuesday, April 17th, Craig Kielburger, founder of Free the Children and co-founder of Me to We, will be the key note speaker at United Way’s first annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Breakfast, being held at Davies Hall, St. Lawrence College, from 7 a.m…. Read More
KFL&A Volunteer Week Awards
For Immediate Release Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Volunteer Week Awards During National Volunteer Week, United Way Volunteer Services will honour some of the people in our community who donate their time and energy to their fellow citizens. We hope to profile the important role that volunteers play in our lives, our communities and our… 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
United Way and YouBidLocal Announce Joint Effort
For Immediate Release May 27, 2011 – United Way and YouBidLocal Announce Joint Effort An extra dimension to the ways in which supporters can donate to their local United Way United Way and YouBidLocal announced a joint effort to encourage the sale of goods from downsizing or estate sales to benefit local member organizations. The… Read More