United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington

May 5th is #reddressday and marks the National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals. Today, we pause to remember and honour the lives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people in Canada. Today is a day to listen, to learn, to mourn, and join hands in addressing the deep-rooted issues contributing to this crisis. Together, we can strive for justice, healing, and a future where every life is valued and protected. #MMIWG2S #MMIWGActionNow #NoMoreStolenSisters #AwarenessMatters #missingandmurderedindigenouswomen

Last night, United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington was proud to recognize 7 recipients of the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Recipients received their awards at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, recognizing their years of service to United Way and the community. Congratulations and many thanks for all that you do in support of our community through your volunteer work! (L-R) Breena Silver-Smith (Youth, 2 years), Susan Stewart (10 years), Tracey Augustyn (20 years), and Laurie Dixon (15 years) Unable to attend: John Baird (15 years), Paul Rosenbaum (10 years), Patrick Legresley (5 years). Thank you all of you for all that you do and for continuing to give your time and talents to your community. Your ongoing support means so much. #StrongerTogether ❤️ #ygk #volunteersmakeadifference #OntarioVolunteerServiceAwards #Volunteer

#HiringAlert ❗ Do you have a strong passion for your community, organized labour, and working to strengthen community-driven initiatives? United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is presently seeking candidates for the following full-time permanent positions: 🔸 Manager of Labour Community Services. This position supports, maintains, and grows the partnership between organized labour and the United Way KFL&A and works closely with the Community Impact staff team to coordinate and support collection drives and community initiatives such as Tampon Tuesday, the Backpack program, and local coat and donation drives. Learn more about how you can use your skills and talents to make an impact on the lives of family members, friends, neighbours and colleagues right here in KFL&A: https://lnkd.in/geKiNPkd #Hiring #Ygk #UnitedWayKFLA #FullTimeJob #hiringnow #jobvacancy #jobopportunity2024 | Kingston District Council | Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada | Ontario Federation of Labour |

May is #AsianHeritageMonth! This is an important opportunity to learn more about the rich histories and celebrate the incredible achievements of Asian communities in Canada and around the world. Want to learn more about the Asian heritage and communities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g_Uu2j-H #AsianHeritageMonth2024 #AsianHeritageMonth #asianheritage #asianheritagemonthcanada #asiancommunity

Thank you, Canadian Cancer Society for posting a "Volunteer Driver" opportunity on the Volunteer Centre. If any community members in KFL&A are looking to volunteer, be sure to check out the Volunteer Centre. New positions are being added for a variety of skills and talents. To learn more about this opportunity and others visit: www.unitedwaykfla.ca and click on the Volunteer Centre tab at the top. #community #support #ygk #volunteering #VolunteerOpportunities #volunteersmakeadifference #volunteersneeded

#RainyDayReminder - If you're feeling overwhelmed on this rainy Monday, remember that help is just a call away. Reach out to 211 for assistance. 211 is a valuable resource offering information and services to navigate life's challenges. Whether you need community support or access to non-clinical health services, 211 is here for you. Dial 2-1-1 or visit https://211ontario.ca/ to connect with a wide range of local resources and support networks. Remember, you're not alone. #HelpStartsHere ❤️ #Community #Support #LocalLove #SupportEachOther #StrongerTogether #CommunityWellness #YGK

Today marks the National #DayofMourning, a time to reflect and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries while on the job. The Kingston and District Labour Council will be hosting a ceremony at the OPSEU Hall in Kingston (824 John Counter Blvd) from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm, to honor the workers, families, and communities affected by unsafe work environments. For more details about the day and events in other cities, please refer to the following link: https://lnkd.in/grt8kUcv #DayOfMourning #WorkplaceSafety #RememberingLostLives #WorkersMemorialDay #SafetyFirst #SafetyAtWork #HealthAndSafety

A huge applause 👏 to DuPont for organizing their Annual Chili Contest Event on April 25th! They've kicked off their workplace campaign ahead of time to support the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. A big congratulations to Mark Briceland for clinching victory in the contest for the third consecutive time! Well done! Thanks for the #locallove and #support, and wishing you the best of luck with your workplace campaign! #StrongerTogether ❤️ #SupportEachOther #LocalLove #StrongerTogether #CommunitySupport

A big shout-out to 📢 Procter & Gamble for their amazing #support and #locallove for United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington's Tampon Tuesday donation drive! They have donated 354 cases full of Menstrual Hygiene products! Special shout out to Ryan Peterson, Riju patel, and Taylor Goodfield from the P&G team for their help in coordinating these donations. These much-needed products will make a difference for many individuals. Thank you for your continued support. Learn more about how your donations and #locallove make an impact: https://lnkd.in/g3dNBt-z #LocalLove #EndPeriodPoverty #EndPeriodStigma #CommunityAction #SupportEachOther #CommunityImpact

📢 Attention all non-profits in Kingston! Don't miss out on the chance to apply for the Community Investment Fund (CIF). Funded by the City of Kingston - Municipal Government and United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, the Community Investment Fund aims to support local programs and projects to encourage an innovative and collaborative response to social needs in our community. Secure one-time grants of up to $25,000 to fuel your impactful initiatives in the community. For more information ✍ , interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024! Gain valuable insights and get all your questions answered. Don't delay! Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/gttuQw4m and let's make a difference together! ❤️ #communitysupport #communityinvestmentfund #communityinvestment #CommunityImpact #UnitedWayKFLA #SupportEachOther #CommunityAction #LocalLove #BuildingStrongerCommunities