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
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
Scott Environmental Group Raises $2,600 for United Way
Media Alert August 9, 2011 Scott Environmental Group raises $2,600 for United Way In support of the 2011 United Way Campaign, the Scott Environmental Group held a free electronic waste collection, charity barbecue and car wash on Saturday, August 6 for the United Way KFLA. The event raised $2,600. Established in 1941, United Way serving… Read More
Scott Environmental seeking old electronics for charity
For Immediate Release July 27, 2011 – Scott Environmental seeking old electronics for charity Proceeds to United Way KFLA In today’s world, as technology keeps expanding old electronic items keep piling up in our basements, garages, and attics. Scott Environmental is giving you the perfect opportunity to embark on some summer cleaning to rid yourself… Read More
Buskers Raise over $2000 for United Way Success By 6
For Immediate Release July 18, 2011 – Buskers Raise over $2,000 for United Way Success By 6 Buskers raised over $2,000 in support of the United Way Success By 6 at the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous Grand Finale on Sunday, July 17th. Every year, the best acts of the festival participate in a two hour finale… Read More