IMPACT STORIES

With every donation made through CFKA, you ignite meaningful change in Kingston & Area.

Explore the intentions behind the generosity of our donors and the actions of local charities who continue to strengthen our community.

Feeding Kingston’s Future: The Zal and Rose Yanovsky Breakfast Fund

Feeding Kingston's Future: The Zal and Rose Yanovsky Breakfast Fund In 1979, a charismatic couple named Zal Yanovsky and Rose Richardson opened the doors to Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar in Kingston. Little did they know that their venture would not...

A Heartfelt Tribute: The Andy Endowment Fund

A Heartfelt Tribute: The Andy Endowment Fund In the heart of Kingston, Ontario, exists a remarkable story of enduring friendship, steadfast community support, and the relentless pursuit of making a difference. The story begins with a beloved son named...

Nurturing the Arts for All: Katherine Porter and Lyn McMillan

Nurturing the Arts for All: Katherine Porter and Lyn McMillan Left to right: Stacy Kelly (CKFA Executive Director), Lyn McMillan, Katherine Porter (H’Art Centre Executive Director), Nancy Gray, and Bill Gray In the vibrant and inclusive community of...
Feeding Kingston’s Future: The Zal and Rose Yanovsky Breakfast Fund

Feeding Kingston’s Future: The Zal and Rose Yanovsky Breakfast Fund

Feeding Kingston's Future: The Zal and Rose Yanovsky Breakfast Fund In 1979, a charismatic couple named Zal Yanovsky and Rose Richardson opened the doors to Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar in Kingston. Little did they know that their venture would not only redefine...

A Heartfelt Tribute: The Andy Endowment Fund

A Heartfelt Tribute: The Andy Endowment Fund

A Heartfelt Tribute: The Andy Endowment Fund In the heart of Kingston, Ontario, exists a remarkable story of enduring friendship, steadfast community support, and the relentless pursuit of making a difference. The story begins with a beloved son named Andy George,...

A Legacy of Kindness: Honouring Micah Baerwald

A Legacy of Kindness: Honouring Micah Baerwald

Micah Jay Gettel Baerwald embodied kindness, compassion, and community spirit. Born on September 14, 1993, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Micah's journey was destined to make an enduring impact on Kingston and beyond. Growing up near Brockville, Ontario, Micah attended...

Nurturing the Arts for All: Katherine Porter and Lyn McMillan

Nurturing the Arts for All: Katherine Porter and Lyn McMillan

Nurturing the Arts for All: Katherine Porter and Lyn McMillan Left to right: Stacy Kelly (CKFA Executive Director), Lyn McMillan, Katherine Porter (H’Art Centre Executive Director), Nancy Gray, and Bill Gray In the vibrant and inclusive community of Kingston, Ontario,...

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