Media Alert October 14, 2011To: News and Assignment Editors, Directors and Writers Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations and more than 2000 volunteers, United Way serving KFL&A has reached 50 percent of its $3.2 million campaign goal in record time. “This is the fastest we have made the 50% achievement and many workplaces have… 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
Empire Life United Way Barbecue
In the News October 6, 2011 – Empire Life United Way Barbecue Empire Life Campaign Co-chairs Luke Woolliscroft and Kim Lopes announced the 2011 fundraising goal of $250,000 at the campaign kickoff and barbecue Friday, Sept. 30. Empire Life President & CEO Les Herr is taking on his second term as Chair for the KFL&A… Read More
Are you ready for a good laugh?
For Immediate Release October 3, 2011 – Are you ready for a good laugh? Investors Group Presents a Comedy Tour for the United Way On Tuesday, October 11th Investors Groups presents The Investors Group Comedy Tour Group at the Grand Theatre, Kingston. Show starts at 8:00pm. The fun starts at 7:15 p.m. with a dessert… Read More
United Way Passes the $1 Million Mark
Media Alert September 30, 2011 – United Way Passes the $1 Million Mark Thanks to the support of local residents, and in record time, United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) today announced that it passed the $1 million mark in its 2011 fundraising campaign. This is 32% of the $3.2 million goal…. Read More
Up for the Challenge
In the News September 29, 2011 – Up for the Challenge Tim Boushel (left) and Keefe Valladares, of Team Bombardier, inch along a telephone pole during the 4th annual CFB Kingston Commando Challenge for the United Way Saturday, Sept. 24. Six workplace teams tackled the demanding CFB Kingston Confidence course consisting of 21 obstacles. The… Read More
Scoring with the Fronts
In the News September 27, 2011 – Scoring with the Fronts Owen Wood, 9, attempts to score against Kingston Frontenacs players at the Market Square Wednesday, Sept. 21. The meet and greet and ball hockey game promoted the upcoming Score 4 the United Way game between Kingston and the Peterborough Petes 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept…. Read More
Commando Challenge: from Combat Firing to Trying Out the Grenade Range
In the News September 26, 2011 – Commando Challenge: from Combat Firing to Trying Out the Grenade Range “This is an event where people can come and contribute money but for our perspective, it gives them a little bit of a military challenge. A chance to come through, experience what our soldier do, and demonstrate… Read More
United Tour: Seeing is believing
In the News September 23, 2011 – United Tour: Seeing is believing “I didn’t realize how many things I personally take for granted that other people definitely need more help with on a day-to-day basis. And it makes me feel more thankful.” Seeing is believing. It’s a fitting name for the greater Kingston United Way’s… Read More