In The News September 14, 2011 – Campaign a Real Life Changer John Dickson’s life was changed by the United Way. He once had a job, he told those gathered Tuesday morning at the United Way’s campaign launch, but he often ran out of money between paycheques. “If I wanted to have food in my… 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
Busy Week Ahead As United Way Launches 2011 Campaign
For Immediate Release September 9, 2011 – Busy Week Ahead As United Way Launches 2011 Campaign Campaign season is around the corner for the United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A). With their largest fundraising event, Fare For Friends, on Sunday, September 11th and the Campaign Kickoff Breakfast on Tuesday, September 13th, this… Read More
211 Report Released for KFL&A Community
For Immediate Release September 1, 2011 – 211 Report Released for KFL&A Community The Community Information Centre of Ottawa has compiled a report highlighting the use of the 211 service within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington area. Serving 184,407 citizens, 211 services have connected people to organizations within the community, helping them with a multitude… Read More
Volunteer Services Program Returns to KFL&A
For Immediate Release August 29, 2011 – Volunteer Services Program Returns to KFL&A United Way Program Matches Volunteers, Opportunities Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington has a volunteer matching program. In response to increasing demand, the local United Way has launched its new Volunteer Services initiative. The service will give not-for-profit agencies an outlet to post… Read More
Reliance Presents $250 Cheque to United Way
Media Alert August 10, 2011 Reliance Presents $250 Cheque to United Way Reliance Home ComfortTM Kingston will present the United Way KFL&A with a cheque of $250 on Thursday, August 11. Employees participated in an National video internal competition for Reliance. The video challenge was to tell the world why the world runs better on… Read More
31st Annual Memorial Golf Classic
For Immediate Release August 10, 2011 – 31st Annual Memorial Golf Classic In memory of Joe & Maria Melo and Liz Doyle In support of the United Way serving KFL&A and the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, the ‘Melo Hotels Kingston Memorial Golf Classic’ will tee off on Friday, Aug. 26, at the Loyalist Golf &… Read More