United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington
417 Bagot St. K7K 3C1 Kingston, ON, Canada

It's time for another #TourTuesday! Continuing on with the Queen's University & Queen's United Way Lunch and Learns, check out the last session in the three part series focusing on a very fitting topic for Bell Let's Talk week - mental health. The segment features Kim from Resolve Counselling Services Canada in #ygk and Rhonda from Martha's Table- big thanks to both the speakers and organizers. Learn about the impact each donation makes and how your #locallove impacts local lives. And for more tours and videos visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/videos #community #support

Thanks to Dress for Success Kingston for the shout out and #locallove. In 2020, 220 funded programs and 70 organizations helped more than 76,000 people in KFL&A with funds invested locally by United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. Your #locallove and support impacts local lives. Thank you! #mondaymotivation

A reminder that December 31 is the deadline for charitable contributions for this tax year. Last year, over 59,000 people were helped locally by United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington funded programs and agencies. Show your #locallove and donate today. www.unitedwaykfla.ca/donate

Here’s a commercial you may enjoy from our United Way partners in the States, featuring Amanda Gorman.

Financially impacted by COVID-19? or are you a frontline agency with clients who are financially impacted by the pandemic? Prosper Canada‘s Financial Relief Navigator, created in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto and United Way Centraide Canada, helps Canadians learn about emergency relief provided by banks, utility, telecom and internet providers. https://untdwy.org/38QUitZ #financialreliefnav

As the entire province enters a second #COVID19 lockdown today, supports are more important then ever. If you or someone you know is struggling with isolation, 211 can help. Call or visit the Ontario 211 website for help with non-emergency and social services. www.211ontario.ca #helpstartshere #assistance #support 211 Eastern Ontario

Wishing those who celebrate in the community a very Merry Christmas! Celebrations may look a bit different this year, but hope you are finding ways to celebrate safely! #locallove #community #staysafe #stayhome

Check out the first update of the year from United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington President & CEO Bhavana Varma. "Locally, through the pandemic in 2020, United Way invested $5.5 million that has helped 76,000 people in KFL&A through 70 unique organizations. Thank you for your support! This is through all funding sources United Way KFLA Covid-19 Response Fund, campaign dollars as well as federal funding stewarded by United Way, supporting programs through the pandemic." Learn more below. #support #community #locallove

Check out this week's campaign highlights and an update on how much has been raised towards this year's goal - plus details on this year's virtual touchdown event. #locallove #community #support #Campaign2020

It is week 11, aka the final week! of the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington2020 campaign and time for another #TourTuesday video. Check back each week for a tour of an agency in the community and find out how your donation is helping them and their clients. #localloveinaction #community #support This week's video features Dawn House. Learn about their programming, the assistance they offer and the impact of that assistance directly from a client who very bravely shared her story. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers that make these programs possible! You can also watch more videos at https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/videos/

It is week 8 of the United Way KFL&A 2020 campaign and time for another #TourTuesday video. Check back each week for a tour of an agency in the community and find out how your donation is helping them and their clients. #localloveinaction #community #support This week's tour is of Kingston Literacy & Skills - thank you for the tour and special thanks to all the staff and volunteers for the amazing work you do! #locallove You can also watch more videos at https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/videos/

Charities and not-for-profit organizations may now apply for one-time grants of up to $25,000 through the Community Investment Fund. Funded by the City of Kingston - Municipal Government and United Way KFL&A, the Community Investment Fund aims to support local programs and projects to encourage an innovative and collaborative response to social needs in our community. There will also be a Zoom information session for all interested agencies on Dec. 10 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Learn more at the link below:

United Way KFL&A is partnering with the Kingston Frontenacs and the Leon's Centre for a Community Donation Drive! If you can, start a collection of items like warm clothing, hygiene items, non-perishable food and drop off to Gate 4 on the dates below. Items will then be distributed through various agencies. For a list of items to donate visit https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/communitydonationdrive/ Please share this post and help support your community in these challenging times. City of Kingston - Municipal Government, Kingston Community Health Centres, Martha's Table, Queen's United Way, Kingston Food Bank- Partners in Mission, St Vincent de Paul, Lionhearts Inc., Kingston Youth Shelter, Kingston Home Base Non-Profit Housing Inc, Kingston Interval House, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston

The United Way KFL&A 2020 Campaign Touchdown is just days away! Have you registered to attend yet? #locallove #community #support

Looking for a last minute gift? Consider showing your #locallove and giving the Gift of Hope. Support vulnerable community members by donating and directing donations to purchase warm boots for kids, support hot meal and food box programs or support shelters in KFL&A. Learn more below at www.unitedwaykfla.ca/giftofhope

A big shout out to local USW 343 members - on Monday, KC Burgess dropped off a very generous $2,300 donation! United Way KFL&A is always grateful for the support of labour unions in the community. Thank you so much to all your members for the #locallove and continued support! #community #giveback Kingston and District Labour Council (KDLC)

Thanks to the Kingstonist for sharing! #locallove #community #support #novelisneighbor

It is week 10 of the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington 2020 campaign - just one more to go! - and time for another #TourTuesday video. Check back each week for a tour of an agency in the community and find out how your donation is helping them and their clients. #localloveinaction #community #support This week's video features Girls Inc. Limestone and is more of a testimonial video than a tour. Learn about their programming and the impact it has on young girls in the community. Thanks to both the staff and your young clients for sharing - they are so well spoken! You can also watch more videos at https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/videos/

Novelis Neighbor week is back! Since 2012, Novelis employees have worked with United Way KFL&A to undertake a wide variety of projects during their annual Novelis Neighbor Week. This year, volunteers will take on various projects at the Kingston Youth Shelter transitional home location on Yonge Street. All this week, volunteers will paint, install new hardware and doors in the kitchen, renovate bathrooms with new fixtures and assist with plumbing and electrical work, help wit...h removing carpet from stairs and even work on helping to seal the driveway. As always, we are thrilled to have Novelis support United Way KFL&A through the Novelis Neighbor program, says Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way of KFL&A. This year especially, these renovations will provide the youth shelter with much-needed assistance to help keep youth safe. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of local Novelis employees and for finding a way during the pandemic to continue the amazing work they do each year through this initiative. Learn more about the project here: https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/novelis-employees-continue-to/ #locallove #community #support

Ready for another round of trivia? CFB Kingston is hosting their final virtual trivia night tonight at 8pm in support of United Way KFL&A. Join solo or as a team and enjoy an evening of trivia and competition all from your own couch! Register at the link below. Thanks so much for the #locallove and support! #community

#mondaymotivation and a big shout out to the awesome team at Cher-Mere Canada - for their Black Friday promotions they are donating 20% of online sales to United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. "The need for food security in our Kingston community is high and will only continue to increase. Cher-Mere wants to support the community during this challenging time, and we hope you will too. Instead of discounting the value of our products and services, we will donate 20% of all our online sales - donating meals in lieu of discounts." Learn more about this amazing show of #localloveinaction here and please consider supporting this local business https://cher-mere.ca//how-cher-mere-is-adapting-to-black-f

In this week’s update from United Way KFL&A President & CEO Bhavana Varma you’ll find a thank you to all of the volunteers that make the work United Way KFL&A does possible, results from a very successful Coat Drive and details about an upcoming donation drive in the community and information about this year’s touchdown. #locallove #community #support

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! #locallove #community #support #halloween2020 #socialdistancing #staysafe

As part of its COVID-19 response, the Government of Canada has funded a nationwide expansion of the 211 service. 211 is a three-digit phone number that can be dialed anywhere in Canada to connect with a live Service Navigator who will listen and identify nearby government and community supports to help with life’s challenges. The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages. This resource will help countless Canadians from coast to... coast to coast get the help they need while we deal with the impacts of COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Learn more here: https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca//211-find-programs-and-servi/ Help starts with 211. Ontario 211 211 Eastern Ontario #Helpstartshere #locallove #support #community See more

It certainly was brisk this morning! As you go through your closet prepping for winter, consider donating any unused coats to the coat drive and help members of your community stay warm and safe. Locations will continue to collect until Nov. 7. Share for others in the community as well. #locallove #community #support #winteriscoming #staywarm

Big #FridayFeelGood post today! The amazing team at Goodyear did their own collection for the Coat Drive and collected over 100 coats!! Thank you so much for the #locallove and support! Your generosity will keep lots of community members warm this winter! #community #support #winteriscoming The Coat Drive runs through Nov. 7, for more info and drop off locations visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/coatdrive

Have you seen our ads in Kingston Whig-Standard or Kingston This Week? Each week, they generously donate space to United Way KFL&A to help share the message of how your #locallove and donations impact local lives in our community. Thanks so much for the ongoing support! Below is a previous ad, watch for this week's on Friday and Saturday in the Whig and each week in KTW. #community #support

The One Roof, Kingston Youth Services Hub drop-in program is back - with proper safety protocols in place including screening of individuals, the drop-in program will begin again on Nov. 2 and run five days a week, helping young people access the support they need in the community. For more information visit http://kingstonhomebase.ca/kingston-youth-services/ #locallove #support #community

Thanks so much Kingston Fire & Rescue and Sparky for the #locallove and generous donation! The coat drive runs until Nov. 7. For more information and where to donate visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/coatdrive #community #support #keepwarm #winteriscoming

Ready for another round of trivia? CFB Kingston is hosting a virtual trivia night tonight at 8pm in support of United Way KFL&A. Join solo or as a team and enjoy an evening of trivia and competition all from your own couch! Can't make it tonight? They are also hosting trivia on Nov. 2, register at the link below. Thanks so much for the #locallove and support! #community https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca//cfb-trivia-night-in-support/

A big shout out and thank you to the amazing team at Kingston Community Credit Union-KCCU. They wrapped up their campaign this week and had 100% staff participation again this year (41 straight years of achieving this goal!!) They also exceeded their campaign goal and increased average per person donations over last year. Amazing #locallove in action!! #community #support

Day 2 of the coat drive and look at this amazing support! Thanks so much to Martha's Table and your volunteers for the support and #locallove and thanks to all who donated! For more information about the coat drive and drop off locations visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca/coatdrive