For Immediate Release May 17, 2011 – United Way of Canada Features Local United Way on Film Recently released film features United Ways in three communities The National Office of United Way Centraide Canada selected Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington as one of three communities in Canada to be featured on a national video showcasing… Read More
Melo Hotels 32nd Annual Golf Classic Friday, August 24
Media Alert August 23, 2012 – Melo Hotels 32nd Annual Golf Classic Friday, August 24, 2012 To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers Melo Hotels presents the Memorial Golf Classic in loving memory of Joe & Maria Melo & Liz Doyle, in support of United Way & Pediatric Programs at Hotel Dieu Hospital and… Read More
KFL&A Students Rise to the Challenge
For Immediate Release May 14, 2012 – KFL&A Students Rise to the Challenge Students Change Their World through Volunteerism Not only did local high school students embrace the ChangeTheWorld challenge, they exceeded local targets by more than a threefold margin. ChangeTheWorld, the Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, inspired high school students across the province to commit… Read More
Queen’s Science Formal Boosts United Way
In the News November 7, 2011 – Queen’s Science Formal Boosts United Way Before the ball, the public was invited for a preview, with all proceeds going to support the local United Way. HAGGERTY: “We always partner with the United Way, it’s a great cause, and it’s great to have things we do reach out… Read More
Monster Mash
In the News November 1, 2011 – Frontenac Secondary School Monster Mash Frontenac Secondary School student Nick More (Forest Gump) makes a basket as teachers Geoff Stephen (in black) and Duncan Cowan (hockey jersey) defend the net, while fellow student Kerry Readwin (supergirl) moves in for a rebound, during the Monster Mash basketball game Friday,… Read More
Come See the Wonders of the Queen’s Science Formal
For Immediate Release October 31, 2011 – Come See the Wonders of the Queen’s Science Formal For one day only, and in support of United Way serving KFL&A, Queen’s Engineering students will open the doors of the 109thScience Formal and give the community a sneak peak of their highly anticipated event. This year’s Latin name… Read More
Campaign Hits $2M mark
In The News October 27, 2011 – Campaign Hits $2M Mark The United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox Addington announced Wednesday it has surpassed the $2-million plateau in record time. The campaign is now 63% of the way to achieving its 2011 goal of $3.2 million. The fundraising effort will conclude Nov. 25. Source:… Read More
Cineplex Entertainment Hosts All-night Movie Marathon for Students
For Immediate Release October 24, 2011 – Cineplex Entertainment Hosts All-night Movie Marathon for Students Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas is teaming up with United Way KFL&A to host the eighth annual Starlight Film Festival. On Friday, November 5th, beginning at 12:30 a.m. and running till 6:30 a.m, Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas will exclusively welcome high… Read More
United Way Accepting Applications For Homelessness Partnering Strategy
In The News October 19, 2011 – United Way Accepting Applications For Homelessness Partnering Strategy Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington United Way is accepting applications for funding under the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy. Organizations working with homeless or at-risk individuals are eligible. Application packages, which contain the full eligibility and proposal requirements, can be picked… Read More
Curling Funspiel for United Way
In the News October 18, 2011 – Curling Funspiel for United Way Wayne Rice with the City of Kingston team pushes the rock during the Curling Funspiel event on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Royal Kingston Curling Club. The fifth annual event is expected to raise about $7,000 for the 2011 United Way Campaign Source:… Read More