NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Winter clothing drive continues to provide warmth to community members United Way KFL&A expands coat drive to collect clothing items for winter Kingston, ON (October 14, 2021) – As temperatures drop and winter approaches, coats and warm clothing become a necessity. Many community members rely on donated items to help… Read More
Women United Leadership Challenge Grant encourages women donors to give more during United Way KFL&A campaign
News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Women United Leadership Challenge Grant encourages women donors to give more during United Way KFL&A campaignLocal leader challenges women in the community to give at Leadership level through additional matching grant Kingston, ON (Oct. 4, 2021) – United Way KFL&A is delighted to announce that a special Women United Challenge Grant… Read More
United Way KFL&A releases 2021 Point In Time Homeless Count Report
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way KFL&A releases 2021 Point In Time Homeless Count ReportCounts are a community-level measure of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, helping to provide a national picture of homelessness Kingston, ON (September 16, 2021) United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington has put together a report based on the results of… Read More
United Way KFL&A Announces Ambitious Campaign Goal
United Way KFL&A Announces Ambitious Campaign Goal $3.6-million goal encourages community to continue showing its Local Love KINGSTON, ON (September 10, 2021) – The United Way KFL&A will aim to raise a record $3,614,800 during this year’s fall fundraising campaign, it was announced this morning at a virtual campaign kickoff led by Campaign Chair Daren Dougall…. Read More
McDougall Insurance celebrates 75th anniversary with donation to United Way KFL&A
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release McDougall Insurance celebrates 75th anniversary with donation to United Way KFL&AInsurance brokerage shows their local love with community appreciation BBQ and generous support KINGSTON, ON (September 7, 2021) – Kingston based McDougall Insurance is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year and celebrating by giving back to the community they have served… Read More
Yupi.ca Inc partners with United Way KFL&A to sponsor Youth Peer Support Program
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release Yupi.ca Inc partners with United Way KFL&A to sponsor Youth Peer Support Program The program will provide safe, personalized mental-health assistance to KFL&A youth Kingston, ON (August 31, 2021) – The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is pleased to announce an important new partnership with global food… Read More
Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for success
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release Backpack Program encourages community members to help set students up for successUnited Way asking for donations of backpacks, school supplies and funds to help families with low-incomes in KFL&A KINGSTON, ON (July 27, 2021) It’s hard to believe, but back to school season is here. This time of year comes with… Read More
United Way Day of Caring encourages community members to show their local love on June 11th
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way Day of Caring encourages community members to show their local love on June 11thAnnual Day of Caring adapts due to pandemic restrictions, focuses on collection drives, donation kits and “days of caring” KINGSTON, ON (May 20, 2021) – For the past 20 years, every June, United Way KFL&A volunteers… Read More
Path Home Kingston focuses on individuals’ experience with homelessness
Path Home Kingston focuses on individuals’ experience with homelessness United Way KFL&A and City of Kingston partner with agencies to create awareness campaign KINGSTON, ON (May 13, 2021) – United Way KFL&A and the City of Kingston have partnered to create a new awareness campaign called Path Home Kingston that aims to help community members… Read More
United Way KFL&A leads local 2021 Point in Time Homeless Count
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release: United Way KFL&A leads local 2021 Point in Time Homeless CountCounts are a community-level measure of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, helping to provide a national picture of homelessness Kingston, ON (April 14, 2021) United Way is responsible for coordinating and conducting the Point in Time (PIT) Count in Kingston. Working with… Read More