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
Ontario 211 Wins Industry Award for Customer Satisfaction
For Immediate Release November 23, 2011 – Ontario 211 Wins Industry Award for Customer Satisfaction Callers Love Ontario’s Groundbreaking Helpline Toronto, ON – Ontario 211, the information helpline for Ontario’s community and social services, won a coveted award for highest customer satisfaction from SQM Group. With a 92% satisfaction level, 211 achieved the highest ranking… Read More
Public workshop open to non-profit organizations in KFL&A
For Immediate Release: October 12, 2011 – Public Workshop Open To Non-profit Organizations in KFL&A Duties and Liabilities of Directors: How to Protect Yourself United Way KFL&A Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on October 20 for non-profit organizations. The workshop will take place at the Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portsmouth Avenue, from 5… Read More
United Way KFL&A Receives Award for Financial Reporting Transparency at Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards
For Immediate Release November 21, 2011 – United Way KFL&A Receives Award for Financial Reporting Transparency at Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards 2011 The United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington received an award on Friday, November 18th, at the Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards (VSRA’s) held in Toronto. The VSRA’s recognize Ontario’s best charity annual reports…. Read More
United Way crosses $1 million mark
In the News October 6, 2011 – United Way crosses $1 million mark Andrea Peponoulas, an administration assistant at the United Way office, marks up the thermometer to the $1 million mark Friday, Sept. 30. With eight weeks of the fundraising campaign to go, the campaign is tracking ahead of last year at the same… Read More
Empire Life Everyday Heroes Raise $263,726 for the United Way
For Immediate Release November 8, 2011 – Empire Life Everyday Heroes Raise $263,726 for the United Way Empire Life employees and retirees across the country answered the call to action by raising $263,726 in support of the United Way. The Empire Life workplace campaign supports United Ways-Centraides across Canada including the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox &… Read More
RMC Christmas Concert
For Immediate Release November 8, 2011 – RMC Christmas Concert Officer Cadets start the Holiday Season off in support of United Way The band of the Royal Military College of Canada will present its annual Christmas Concert on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. This performance will be held in the Cadet Formal Mess… Read More
Public Workshop Open To Non-Profit Organizations in KFL&A
For Immediate Release November 8, 2011 – Public Workshop Open To Non-Profit Organizations in KFL&A Financial Stewardship for Boards of Directors United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a public workshop on November 23 for non-profit organizations in KFL&A. The workshop will be held at the Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portsmouth Avenue, from 5 p.m…. Read More