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Local Philanthropist Donates $1.2 Million to House Homeless Youth

United Way’s Honorary Patron and local philanthropist A. Britton Smith has made a gift of $1.2 million, through the United Way, to support a home for homeless youth, age 16-19 years, where they will be nurtured and helped to turn their lives around. “It is very disturbing to think of young people without a place… Keep Reading

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City and United Way Invite Donations to Welcome Refugees

The Kingston region is expected to receive a number of the Syrian refugees coming to Canada over the next couple of months, who will join five refugee families who have recently arrived. The City of Kingston has joined with the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington in creating a fund designated to accept… Keep Reading

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United Way KFL&A Campaign Passes $2 Million Mark

The United Way KFL&A campaign has just crossed the $2 million mark, thanks to the hard work and support of volunteers and donors. To date $2,049,714 has been raised. This represents 60% of the $3,400,000 goal that was announced at the Campaign kick-off on September 11, 2015. There is still time to donate and support… Keep Reading

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Local United Way Campaign Reaches the $1 Million Mark

The United Way KFLA campaign has announced collected $1 million. That accounts for 30% of the $3,400,000 goal set at the Campaign’s kick-off on September 11, 2015. Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFLA, thanked donors and their thousands of volunteers, adding: “There are eight weeks remaining in the campaign and a lot of… Keep Reading

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United Way Volunteers Receive Ontario Service Awards

Every year, the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship Immigration and Trade hosts receptions in communities across the province to recognize individuals for their years of continued volunteer service with not-for-profit organizations. This year, nine local United Way KFLA volunteers, who have demonstrated a long-term volunteering commitment, were recognized during a special ceremony held on Wednesday, June… Keep Reading

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Tickets on Sale for United Way’s Fare for Friends Event

United Way’s Fare for Friends returns to the Vimy Officers’ Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, on September 13, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. Patrons can sample culinary delights, excellent wines and microbrewery beer while enjoying live entertainment and participating in a lively auction. Many local restaurants will be participating, including Chez Piggy, Dianne’s Fish Shack and… Keep Reading

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