Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s United Way campaign kicks off with $475,000 fundraising goal
October 2, 2022
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Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø has the biggest workplace campaign for the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, and this year has set its highest-ever fundraising goal – $475,000.
The overall goal $3,808,000. The Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s target accounts for more than 10 per cent of the overall campaign.
The Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s community gave like never before throughout the pandemic raising more than $465,000 last year, topping the previous record of $455,000 set in 2020.
The funds raised helped the United Way as it assisted nearly 74,000 members of the community – single parents, abused women, families, young children and teenagers, the elderly, the physically challenged, the homeless, and more – via a network of agencies and programs.
“The United Way plays a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of our community by funding programs and services that benefit thousands of people,â€� says Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane, a Campaign Cabinet member for the United Way KFL&A. “Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s is an important partner in this work and I am pleased to support the United Way not only with my donation, but also with my time as a member of the Campaign Cabinet. I encourage everyone in the Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s community to contribute to United Way in any way they can. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of many.â€�
Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s staff, faculty, and retirees are leaders in the community having the largest workplace and retiree campaign within the region. A recent report by Deloitte showed that Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s community members annually raise well over $1 million to support local causes while students put in thousands of volunteer hours with local agencies and programs
“Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s plays an important role in the annual campaign and through its community members volunteering and supporting others,â€� says Bhavana Varma, President and CEO of United Way KFL&A. “These have been challenging years and we are so grateful that the Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s community has stepped forward to support the essential work being done by frontline agencies to support our family, friends, and neighbours who are struggling in vulnerable situations.â€�
To join the campaign and donate, visit the and follow the instructions. Previous donors who have accepted automatic renewal can also use this link to increase their annual pledge.