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
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
Lawyer Leads Workshop
In the News October 18, 2011 – Lawyer Leads Workshop Corporate lawyer Peter Tobias will facilitate a workshop Thursday being hosted by the United Way’s leadership development service. Open to board members and senior administrators from non-profit organizations in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington, the workshop will discuss the duties of directors and how… Read More
Group Reveals Way to Award
In the News Group Reveals Way to Award The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington may have more than one thing to celebrate today. This morning, the agency will announce if it has reached its fundraising goal ($3.2 million) for the 13th year in a row. If that happens, it will be the… Read More
United Way on track to realizing 2011 goal
In the News October 14, 2011 – United Way on track to realizing 2011 goal It’s only October and the United Way is already well on its way of reaching their 2011 goal. With $1,303,424 already raised, the United Way is at 41 per cent of its $3,200,000 goal, with many more fundraisers and events… Read More
RCMP Hold Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Support of the United Way
In the News RCMP Hold Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Support of the United Way The RCMP held their annual Christmas Tree Sale in support of the KFL&A United Way Saturday at their detachment on Gardiners Road. Madison Peters, 8, found the perfect tree for her family at the event. Source: EMC Kingston, Photo by… Read More