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ACCOUNTABILITYMission, Vision & Values .............................................. 2

Message from the CEO & Board Chair ........................ 3

2016 Board of Directors ............................................... 4

Financial Report ........................................................... 5

Financial Highlights ...................................................... 6

Treasurer’s Report ......................................................... 7

Labour Report .............................................................. 7

COMMUNITY IMPACTInvesting in Our Community ........................................ 9

Helping Kids Be All They Can Be .............................. 10

Building Strong and Healthy Communities ............... 12

Moving People from Poverty to Possibility ................ 14

Plan to End Youth Homelessness ............................... 16

Building Capacity ....................................................... 18

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTCampaign Cabinet & Committees ............................. 19

2016 Campaign by the Numbers .............................. 20

ENGAGEMENT2016 Calendar of Events ............................................ 22

Success By 6 Week ..................................................... 24

United Way Next Gen ................................................ 24

Day of Caring ............................................................. 24

ETERNITY FUNDEternity Fund .............................................................. 25

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Mission, Vision

& Values

MISSION

To build and strengthen our community by bringing

people and resources together to facilitate change.

VISION

We see a future where people are self-sufficient in a

community where individuals live with hope, dignity

and a sense of belonging.

VALUES

We will be known as an organization that:

• Operates with integrity, transparency and

accountability to the highest ethical standards

to ensure public trust

• Provides leadership in driving social change,

partnerships and collaborative innovation

• Respects community wisdom by considering

diverse viewpoints

• Harnesses and engages the talents and resources in

our community to enhance a philanthropic culture

• Promotes volunteerism through creating awareness

and engagement

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Message from the CEO

& Board Chair

Caroline DavisCHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bhavana VarmaPRESIDENT & CEO

Your United Way works hard to

meet its vision of a community

where all people in the region live

with hope, dignity and a sense of

belonging. We support a network

of agencies who deliver programs

that help people in need. Through

research and consultation, we have

a strong pulse on the needs in

our community. Additionally, we

work with community partners to

address the root causes of issues

that face our community. Our work

on youth issues continues. We are

moving according to plan, working

with the community to end Youth

Homelessness in Kingston and

area. We have developed and are

implementing a Youth Employment

Strategy, in partnership with the

City of Kingston.

As a Board, we continue to work on

risk management and accountability,

furthering our strategic direction.

This annual report provides a

snapshot of the wonderful work that

is being done in our community

through dedicated volunteers,

supported by professional staff.

We thank you for your support and

invite you to learn more about the

work you have enabled.

United Way has provided 75 years of caring in the community!

The region has changed over these years and your United Way has

adapted and grown to meet new challenges and opportunities.

The 75th anniversary is a chance for us to build on our successes,

ensuring that we stay resilient and relevant for the future.

“Congratulations

@unitedwaykfla on a

very successful campaign.

Many individuals in #ygk

will be helped because

of your efforts.”

Centre4Therapy

@Centre4Therapy

30 Nov. 2016

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2016 Board of Directors

CHAIR

Caroline DavisVICE CHAIR

Peter KrausPAST CHAIR

Susan Nicholson2ND VICE CHAIR

Jody DiRoccoTREASURER

Matthew Van Nest

DIRECTOR

Bruce JefferyDIRECTOR

Allen ProwseDIRECTOR

Jenn GoodwinDIRECTOR

Joan Jardin

DIRECTOR

Mike DeGrace

DIRECTOR

Mike Ryan

DIRECTOR

Laurie NewportDIRECTOR

Stephen Peck2016 CAMPAIGN CHAIR

BGen. Stephen KelseyPRESIDENT & CEO

Bhavana Varma

United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington is governed

by its Board of Directors, a diverse group of community leaders and

key decision makers who provide vision, strategic leadership, advocacy,

accountability, and stewardship.

United Way KFLA Staff Team: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/about-us/united-way-team/

STAFF TEAM

COMMITMENT TO

COMMUNITY

United Way raises funds and invests them locally for

maximum impact. We are able to accomplish this

thanks to generous donors, partners and supporters.

We take our accountability to the community very

seriously and we strive to make our reports to the

community transparent and easily understood.

We have been recognized for accountability, and

transparency in financial reporting having won the

Voluntary Sector Reporting Award (VSRA) award three

times. In 2014 we received the status of ‘Exemplar’

from the VSRA in the area of financial reporting and

transparency.

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Financial Report

EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT AND

ACCOUNTABLE

• We comply with United Way of Canada’s

Transparency, Accountability and Financial

Reporting standards.

• We actively solicit in-kind donations, sponsorships,

pro-bono services and the support of volunteers

to keep expenses as low as possible. This ensures

that as much as possible of every dollar goes

directly to the community.

• Every year, thousands of volunteers come together

to raise funds for services that benefit their family,

friends and neighbours.

ANNUAL REGISTERED

CHARITY DISCLOSURE AND CEO SALARY

• Our latest Canada Revenue Agency annual

T3010 registered charity disclosure is available at

www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html

• The Compensation Committee periodically

benchmarks CEO salaries of not-for-profit

organizations within the region. We regularly review

the compensation levels of our staff to ensure they

are within reasonable rates for the level of skill,

knowledge and experience required for the role.

• Compensation levels of the 10 highest paid staff

for all charities are available at the CRA website,

under Charities Listings. For a quick view of

our compensation levels please visit

http://bitly.com/CRA-quickview.

Voluntary SectorReporting Awards 2014

UNITED WAY OF KINGSTON, FRONTENAC, LENNOX & ADDINGTON

Exemplar 2014-2017

Funds Invested Directly

into Programs & Services ...85%

Fundraising Costs ...............12%

Related Administrative

Costs ......................................3%

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2015 vs 2016

2015 vs 2016

Financial Highlights

We provide financial statements in alignment with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations and United Way Canada – Centraide Canada’s Transparency and Accountability Financial Standards.

$5,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

Total Revenue

Total Expenses

Other Revenue

Fundraising

& Related

Administrative

Expenses

Net Campaign

Revenue

Grants &

Programs

A full copy of our audited financial statements is

available at: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/financial-statements/

Current Assets ..................................... 67%

Long-Term Investments ...................... 32%

Capital Assets ....................................... 1%

Current Liabilities ..............................62%

Net Assets ........................................38%

Member Agency Funding .................. 51%

Donor Designations to

Other Charities ................................... 13%

Community Impact Initiatives ............ 10%

Youth Homelessness .......................... 10%

Distributions and Community

Programs & Services ............................. 9%

Grants .................................................... 7%

ASSETS

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

TOTAL REVENUE

TOTAL EXPENSES

IN 2016, DISBURSEMENTS

TO THE COMMUNITY WERE AS FOLLOWS:

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Reports: Treasurer & Labour

Matthew Van NestTREASURER

Joan JardinUNITED WAY BOARD MEMBER

As the Treasurer I am thankful for our continuous

efforts towards controlling costs and always looking

for generous contributions. We are proud to say that

we keep our fundraising and related admin costs as

low as possible (15-20%). You can be assured that

your generous contribution is invested in the most

efficient manner.

We are grateful to Community Foundation of

Kingston & Area for many years of managing our

endowed funds. In 2016 our United Way recruited

an Investment Committee to oversee all our

investments, including the endowment fund.

Our United Way was especially thankful to

Correctional Services Canada, St. Lawrence Parks

Commission, and the City of Kingston for giving us

a portion of the proceeds of the popular KP Tours.

This money has been invested in programs that

contribute to ending youth homelessness and

supporting youth in our community.

I’d like to thank the Finance/Audit

Committee for their guidance and

support this past year.

Matthew Van Nest

Treasurer

The Canadian Labour Congress and the United

Way Centraide Canada share a common vision for

prosperous communities. Together, we encourage

local workers and union leaders to get involved in

United Way efforts so that our combined voices,

networks and resources can make that vision real.

Yours in solidarity,

Joan Jardin

District Officer, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’

Federation (OSSTF) Limestone District 27

Second Vice President, Kingston & District

Labour Council

United Way Board Member

For a full copy of the 2016 Labour Report:

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/programs/labour

“Feeling inspired by our generous

& giving #ygk community as we

celebrate @unitedwaykfla raising

an amazing $3.7M”

Bryan Paterson @MayorPaterson

30 Nov. 2016

United Way invests in programs

that have a wide range of

impact. This base support of

funding provides stability and

allows agencies the flexibility to develop and respond to

the emerging needs of the

communities they serve. It allows

them to make long-term plans, knowing that they have a stable

source of funding.

For a complete listing of funded agencies:

http://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/CommunityInvestment

COMMUNITY PROFILES

United Way works with the community to identify

issues that matter the most to the people of KFL&A,

now and in the future.

Community Profiles for Children & Youth breaks

down data by neighbourhood, including income

levels, Early Development Indicator scores and

other data sets that

provide information

for agencies and the

community to identify

areas of need.

Community Profiles

for Children & Youth

is available online at:

http://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/CommunityProfiles

Volunteers and professional staff annually

review agency applications and recommend

funding to our Board of Directors. We are

grateful to all our volunteers who spend hours

reviewing applications and visiting agencies.

For a full listing of our Panel Volunteers visit:

http://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/CRPvolunteers

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Process For Allocations

Funding By The Numbers

Breakdown By Focus Area

All That Kids Can Be

Healthy People, Strong Communities

From Poverty to Possibility

TOTAL

Oct. Nov.

Dec.-Feb.

Feb.-Mar. Mar. Apr.• Online application

forms sent to

agencies

• Final submission date

• Volunteer recruitment,

orientation

• Paper review

• Site visits

• Panel discussions

• All Panel Chairs – final recommendations

• Recommendations to UW Boards of

Directors

• Final approval

• Communication with agencies

• Agency Agreements signed

• First disbursement

22,690

14,312

18,345

55,347

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21

32

19

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Clients Served

Clients Served

Clients Served

Clients Served

Agencies

Agencies

Agencies

Agencies

Programs

Programs

Programs

Programs

All That Kids Can Be

Healthy People, Strong

Communities

$936,878 (42%)$642,500 (29%)

$647,435 (29%)

From Poverty

to Possibility

Investing in Our Community

2,714 10,566 1,592

Our goal is to ensure children and youth are valued and

supported, with opportunities and resources to help them

reach their fullest potential.

Had help with homework

and life skills outside of

school

Were provided with the tools

to make healthy choices and

believe in themselves

Received support and

intervention to deal with

life’s challenges

WHAT WE KNOW• Kids who lack social or relationship skills often

develop negative behaviours and lack coping skills

• Children and youth are experiencing higher rates of

stress that lead to anxiety and depression

• Kids who go to school hungry cannot learn

• Kids who aren’t engaged in school often don’t

graduate

• Prevention programs reduce the need for

intervention

RESEARCH• 1 in 10 youth in the region report non-medical

use of opioid pain relievers

• 22% of youth live below the poverty line

(compared to 17% provincially)

• The risk of suicide is 14 times higher for LGBTQ+ youth

compared to their peers

• 35% of Food Bank clients are children and youth

WE FOCUS ON

• Engagement in learning

• Connectedness and community involvement

• Emotional and physical wellbeing

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Helping Kids

Be All They Can Be

22,690CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACCESSED PROGRAMS

TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL

21 HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMS

DELIVERED BY 14 AGENCIES

12-year old Andrew, along with

1,400 other kids, improved his grades

and behaviour thanks to a positive

adult mentor through a United Way

funded program.

• School food programs that let kids focus on learning,

not hunger

• Homework programs, one to one tutoring, stay-in-school

incentives to engage kids in school

• Intervention and mentoring programs to build self-

esteem and overcome negative behaviours

• Programs to support children and youth with mental

health issues

WE HELP BY INVESTING IN

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3,419 6,436 6,857

Our goal is to help people access programs that overcome barriers,

build resilience, reduce isolation and help them be part of a caring,

inclusive community.

Individuals and families got help

with mental health issues and could

better handle life’s challenges

Individuals and families felt

a sense of belonging and

inclusion in their community

Individuals and families were

connected to services and

resources they needed

WHAT WE KNOW• People with disabilities need information and access

to programs and services to meet complex needs

• People with mental health issues face barriers to

accessing supports

• Individuals and families facing violence and abuse

often don’t know where to turn

RESEARCH• 15.5% of people in Ontario are living with a

disability that limits their daily activities

• 1 out of 3 people experience a mental health issue

in their life

• 7 out of 10 victims of family violence are young

girls or women

WE FOCUS ON

• Connection to supports

• Neighbourhood and community involvement

• Personal wellbeing and safety

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Building Strong

and Healthy Communities

14,312INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE HELPED BY

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES SUPPORTING

PERSONAL WELLBEING AND STRENGTHENING

NEIGHBOURHOODS

32 HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMS

DELIVERED BY 20 AGENCIES

Debra lost her vision and, along with

345 others like her, has learned daily

living skills which include safe travel

around the community.

• Assistance for navigating complex support systems

• Education and support to improve mental health

and emotional wellbeing

• Counseling to develop and maintain healthy

relationships and connections

WE HELP BY INVESTING IN

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Our goal is to help people by reducing the impact of poverty

and improving access to shelter and affordable housing.

Individuals and families were

provided access to emergency

shelter or affordable housing

Individuals and families accessed

affordable, nutritious and

appropriate food

Youth had access to

emergency shelter

WHAT WE KNOW• Affordable and supportive housing options,

support workers, awareness and coordinated

access have been identified as solutions for

youth homelessness

• People who are precariously housed or face

housing emergencies are in need of stable,

affordable housing

• People do not have access to fresh, nutritious

food. The purchase of nutritious food to support

a healthy diet costs more than many families

can afford

RESEARCH• 1 in 3 people in Kingston shelters are youth,

compared to 1 in 5 nationally

• The #1 reason for youth becoming homeless is

family conflict

• 50% of homeless youth in Kingston are female,

compared to 20% nationally

• Youth unemployment is 3 to 4 times higher than

the adult rate

• 14% of local food bank users are working-poor

often with part-time or more than one job

WE FOCUS ON

• Housing stability

• Food security

• Employment and financial stability

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Moving People

from Poverty to Possibility

18,345PEOPLE WERE HELPED BY OUR PROGRAMS

AND INITIATIVES IN MEETING THEIR BASIC

NEEDS AND MOVING OUT OF POVERTY

19 HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMS

DELIVERED BY 11 AGENCIES

Amelia, a young single mother,

working part-time and struggling to make ends meet, had a place to go

and a nutritious meal every day, thanks

to the 42,000 meals served every year

through local soup kitchens.

• Youth have housing stability with access to emergency

shelter, transitional and safe, affordable housing, with

support and resources to turn their lives around

• People have access to shelter and supports to access

permanent, safe, affordable housing

• Individuals and families have food security with access

to affordable, nutritious food

WE HELP BY INVESTING IN

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Plan to End

Youth Homelessness

PLAN TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESSA plan to end youth homelessness is a collective

community initiative, framed by the voice of youth

with input from front-line service providers, funders

and community members.

Strategies to end youth homelessness focus on:

• Prevention

• An integrated system of care

• An increased range of housing

options for youth

• Regional and rural plans

INTEGRATED

SYSTEM OF CARE

To address the root causes of the issue, United Way

funded the following Pilot Programs:

• One of the primary reasons for youth becoming

homeless is family conflict. The Family Mediation

Counsellor worked with 40 families and youth,

preventing 38 youth from entering the shelter

system.

• Mental health is another leading reason for youth

homelessness. The youth worker assisted 85 youth

in accessing one on one supports in the areas of

mental health, addiction and housing.

• A large number of youth who are homeless

identify as LGBTQ+. A pilot program supported

102 gender and sexual diverse youth through

peer groups.

INCREASED RANGE OF

HOUSING OPTIONS BASED ON YOUTH’S NEEDSThrough a transformational grant, a new 6-bed

transitional housing program for homeless youth

age 16-19 years was introduced, increasing the

number of transitional units to 20.

Joe is a former homeless youth

who spent 15 years on the streets

of Vancouver, making a 517-day

trek across Canada pushing a

shopping cart for 9,000 km.

• 2nd annual Youth Summit

organized by Youth Council

• Information session for

guidance counsellors,

adolescent care workers

and educators

PREVENTION

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Youth Employment Strategy:

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Youth_

Employment_strategy_2016_WEB.final_.pdf

REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT

& COORDINATION

Work has started on a plan to address youth

homelessness and unique needs of youth in the

rural communities of Frontenac and Lennox &

Addington counties.

For a copy of the plan, visit:

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/YouthHomelessness

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGYUnited Way, in partnership with the City of Kingston and a

Task Force, began the implementation of a Youth Employment

Strategy developed to address barriers and challenges that

youth face in preparing, entering and staying in the local

workforce. Data shows that Kingston Youth Unemployment

is higher than comparable communities in Ontario.

Not Enough Income58% said they do not have enough income to

afford permanent housing.

Rents are Too High47% identified the cost of rent as a barrier to

ending their homelessness.

Affordable Housing is Not Available

View the full Report:

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/wp-content/

uploads/2016/10/2016-Kingston-PiT-Count-

Results.pdf

ANNUAL YOUTH POINT IN TIME COUNT

A snapshot of youth experiencing homelessness in

local shelters and transitional housing programs, as

well as youth who are known to be couch surfing or

precariously housed.

KINGSTON POINT IN TIME COUNT

2015 2016

Staying in Shelters 16 14

Living in Transitional Housing 20 33

Attending School 142 114

Youth

Number of people

experiencing

homelessness found

in Kingston in 2016

Number of people

experiencing

homelessness found

in Kingston in 2013

91 106

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Building Capacity

2016 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES

5 Public Workshops

• Managing Change in

the Workplace

• Marketing Your Agency

in an Electronic World

• Creating and Maintaining

an Effective Board Team

• Legal Duties and Liabilities

of Directors

• Financial Stewardship

of the Board

Total Registrations: 188

5 Custom Workshops

• Introduction to Roles

and Responsibilities

of the Board

• Legal Duties and Liabilities

of Directors

• Risk Management for

Non-Profit Organizations

• Financial Stewardship

of the Board

• Strategic Planning

Volunteer Centre

Let the Volunteer Centre help

you get started on the road to a

fulfilling volunteer experience.

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/volunteer-

centre/

Youth Volunteerism

During the annual Change the

World event, 2,513 youth logged

14,079 volunteer hours.

By the Numbers

Ontario Volunteer

Service Awards

Congratulations to United Way’s

2016 recipients of the Ontario

Volunteer Service Awards.

(L-R) Bruce Jeffery, Wendy Stuckart,

MPP Sophie Kiwala, Juan Mariona-Melara,

Leanne O’Mara. (absent) Matthew Kussin,

Patrick Murphy, Debi Wells

Building Capacity

in the Not For Profit Sector

In 2016 the United Way

worked closely with an Advisory

Committee to design a Not

For Profit Leadership Program,

delivered through a partnership

with St. Lawrence College.

15 leaders graduated in 2016.220

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6,838

Volunteer Opportunities

Local Organizations Assisted

Online Enquiries

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Campaign Cabinet & Committees

The United Way campaign is led by community

volunteers. Thanks to their efforts, and the hard

work and dedication of over 2,500 volunteers,

funds are raised to support our families, friends

and neighbours right here in KFL&A.

BGen. Stephen Kelsey2016 CAMPAIGN CHAIR

CFB Kingston

Mike RyanPAST CAMPAIGN CHAIR

Correctional Service Canada

Daren DougallPROVINCIAL

MCYS, Youth Justice Services

Pat MurphyFINANCE

Secura Financial Group

Myles AndersonNEXT GEN

Performa Urban Peddler

Fred GodbilleMANUFACTURING

DuPont Canada

Liza NelsonCOMMERCIAL

Sun Media, a Division of Postmedia Network

Elizabeth BardonHEALTHCARE & AGENCIES

Hotel Dieu Hospital

Jenn GoodwinHEALTHCARE & AGENCIES

Providence Care

Rob RaikeNEXT GENBombardier Construction

Ryan BoehmeMUNICIPAL

City of Kingston

Desirée KennedyGOVERNMENTCity of Kingston

Allan ScottPROVINCIAL

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Caroline DavisEDUCATION

Queen’s University

Col. Andrew JayneFEDERAL

CFB Kingston

Sergiy KolosovPROVINCIAL

Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills

Development

Rejean BruneauLABOUR LIASON

Royal Military College

Michelle WilsonFINANCE

TD Bank Group

Cabinet Members

Leadership & Major Gifts Retiree Task Force

Jim ParkerRETIREE

TASK FORCE CHAIRParsons (Retired)

Sheila KingstonLEADERSHIP / MAJOR GIFTS

Empire Life (Retired)

Bill LeggettMAJOR GIFTS

Queens University (Retired)

Debra LefebvreLEADERSHIP

Lefebvre and Associates

Gillian SadinskyLEADERSHIP / MAJOR GIFTS

In-House Yoga

Dr. Arlene AishRETIREE TASK FORCE

Queen’s University (Retired)

Brian ChenowethRETIREE TASK FORCE

ALCERECO Inc.

Lana FouldsRETIREE TASK FORCE

City of Kingston

Sheila KingstonRETIREE TASK FORCE

Empire Life (Retired)

Peter KrausRETIREE TASK FORCE

INVISTA (Canada) Company (Retired)

Marina LeeRETIREE TASK FORCE

Empire Life (Retired)

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United Way of KFL&A

2016 Campaign by the Numbers

During the 2016 campaign, the community raised $3.7 million in support of local programs and services.

None of this would have been possible without the support of thousands of community volunteers. Money is

raised through workplace employee campaigns, special events, corporate giving, and individual

giving within our community.

For a list of caring corporations and supporting sponsors: www.unitedwaykfla.ca/CaringCorporations

Over the past 10 years our campaign has grown 29% from 2.6 million in 2007 to $3.7 million in 2016.

For a list of 2016 Workplace

Award Winners visit:

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/2016Awards

Employee ..........................47%

Corporate ..........................18%

Individual ...........................15%

Community Events ...........11%

WP Events ...........................9%

10 YEAR CAMPAIGN HISTORY

CAMPAIGN BY SOURCE

Corporate

Workplace

Community Events

Individual

$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

20112007 20122008 20132009 20142010 2015 2016

Two thirds of the

annual campaign

is raised through

workplace

campaigns.

MIG & Leadership ................ 60%

KP Tours ................................ 24%

Community Events ................ 8%

Direct Mail .............................. 8%

65%Workplace

35%Non Workplace

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The Retiree Task Force has worked on strategies to

engage retirees from workplaces, as well as retirees

who have relocated to Kingston and may not be

affiliated with a local workplace.

Retiree giving has increased by 27% over the past 3 years

Retiree Task Force

Special thank you to Correctional Service of Canada,

St. Lawrence Parks Commission, and the City of

Kingston for the contribution of $322,421 to our

community of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox &

Addington. These funds will go towards helping

youth in our community live with hope, dignity,

and a sense of belonging.

RETIREE GIVING TASK FORCE

$300,000

$275,000

$250,000

$225,000

$200,000

2014 2015 2016

Leadership Giving By Level

2016 LEADERS OF THE WAY

Bronze ........................34%

Silver ..........................16%

Gold ...........................11%

Platinum .....................11%

Philanthropist ..............9%

Transformational .......19%

Gifts from Leaders of the Way (donors who give

$1,200+) are a critical part of our campaign.

Leadership giving has increased annually over the

last 10 years and has grown from $500,000 in 2007

to $1.4 million in 2016. This is a 180% increase

over that time.

For a full listing of our leadership honour roll:

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/HonourRoll

10 YEAR LEADERSHIP

GIVING TREND

$1,500,000

$1,250,000

$1,000,000

$750,000

$500,000

20112007 20122008 20132009 20142010 2015 2016

www.unitedwaykfla.ca/2016Awards

FEBRUARY

211 Day

Next Gen Masquerade

APRIL

Volunteers Grow Communities Awards

Workplace Awards Luncheon

National Volunteer Week

MARCH

Transformational Gift Announcement

Seeing Is Believing Tour

“When you treat

people with dignity

and respect, you build

trust. It’s not like

walking into a facility,

It’s like walking into

a family.”

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Calendar of Events

AUGUST

Youth Council Summer Picnic

Loaned Rep Training

Next Gen Networking With Leaders

OCTOBER

Push for Change

Fire & Rescue Event

Next Gen Pool Party

United We Curl Funspiel

SEPTEMBER

Campaign Kick Off

NAPEC

Fare for Friends

JUNE

Community Caring Celebration

Day of Caring

75th Annual General Meeting

MAY

Success by 6 Week

Youth Summit

JULY

Seeing Is Believing Tour

NOVEMBER

Campaign Touchdown

“I remind myself it’s

not a bad life, it’s just

a bad day. You can

change who you are

by thinking about who

you want to be.”

Larissa, homeless

at 16 years

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2013 2014 2015 2016

Number of Events 104 173 167 144

Number of Children 1,607 1,997 1,712 3,108

Number of Adult 996 1,802 959 2,632

Number of French Events – – 4 2

Number of Bilingual Events 9 7 3 5

WHAT IS SUCCESS BY 6?

Success By 6 is based on the idea that it takes

a village to raise a child and that we all have a

role to play in ensuring that every child has a

chance to succeed early in life. By investing in

young children, their parents and caregivers, we

dramatically increase our children’s chances for a

healthy and successful future.

Success By 6 Week heightens public awareness

of the importance of early-years development.

Next Gen

encourages

people in their

twenties and thirties to be a part of the

next generation of community leaders.

Through events and opportunities, Next

Genners invest their time, energy and

money in our local community.

For more information

about Success by 6

and for a listing of our

community partners

please visit:

www.successby6kfla.ca

2016 SEEING IS

BELIEVING TOURS

• Bus Tours: 3 (Kingston Transit, McCoy Bus Service)

• Custom Tours: 8

• # of Participants: 169

2016 SPEAKERS BUREAU

• Presentations: 182

• Speakers: 43

SOCIAL MEDIATwitter

Facebook

DAY OF CARING

Over 220 volunteers, making

up 27 teams from 24 workplaces,

completed projects at 25 different

sites.

EVENTS

• Masquerade

• Pool Party

• Emerging Leaders Breakfast

• Meeting of the Minds

• Networking Event

3,669Followers in December 2016 (2,374 in 2015)

1,441Likes in December 2016 (1,286 in 2015)

5,700Children and caregivers

attended in 2016

144Events

23New events

SUCCESS BY 6 WEEK

NEXT GEN INITIATIVE

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ETERNITY FUND

Eternity Fund

UNITED WAY’S

ENDOWMENT FUND

The Eternity Fund will provide a reliable stream of

income well into the future, ensuring that the tradition

of caring in our community continues for today’s

children and tomorrow’s residents.

In addition to the annual campaign, the United Way

has established a permanent Endowment Fund so

donors have the option to invest in the future.

United Way is a vital force, providing support 365 days

a year to residents. Whatever challenges face our

community now and in the future, we want our United

Way to be able to address issues, provide necessary

support and continue to work with the community on

root causes of social issues.

If you have already made a provision for United Way

in your estate plans, please let us know so you can be

part of the Eternity Fund Community.

There are many benefits to sharing this information

with us.

• We can help to ensure your gift can be accepted

and used as intended by making sure that the

appropriate gift structure, acknowledgment and

instructions are captured in the terms of your gift

• We can advise you on any special considerations

or issues related to your gift plan that may need

to be addressed so that your gift is eligible for

charitable tax receipt

• Most importantly, joining the Eternity Fund

Community allows us to thank you and celebrate

your generous gift plans for United Way, inspiring

others to participate

Eternity Fund Supporters

Estates

Planned Giving

Ask us how you can continue the tradition of giving!

The Eternity Fund is the permanent endowment fund

of the United Way. When you make a donation to the

Eternity Fund, the money is invested and the principal is

preserved. Only the income earned is used to support

essential services and programs, ensuring your gift will

benefit future generations.

Paul BanfieldJane Bayly

Donna Bull

Lynn & Richard Cilles

Peggy & Ted Davidson

Mike Deschesne

Oliver Doyle

W. Craig Ferguson

Margorie Finlay

Ruby Garrow

Janny Gaveel-Dorrestijn

Marsha Gormley

Charles Gould

Susan Greaves

Sheila KingstonKatherine & Paul ManleyJudith Mackenzie

Tom Mawhinney

Darryl McDermid

Mariella Morin

John Morse

Harry SmithMary-Alice Thompson

Robert & Bonnie Thomas

Bhavana & Rakesh Varma

David Wanklyn

George Wattsford

Estate of Charlotte

Abbott

Estate of Emma Clench

Estate of Beatrice Cohen

Estate of Eleanor

Crossman

Estate of Gelindo De Re

Estate of Hugheen Ferguson

Estate of Shirley

Mactavish

Estate of Esther Mahood

Estate of Helen Mahood

Estate of Mary McLean

Estate of Katherine Ross Muirhead

Estate of Rose Oliver

Estate of Margaret Reid

Estate of Harold Roberts

Estate of Brendan Savage

Estate of Alan Richard

Travers

The Audrey and Peter

Scholes Memorial Fund

417 Bagot Street, Kingston, ON K7K 3C1

Tel: 613-542-2674 | Fax: 613-542-1379

uway@unitedwaykfla.ca

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