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United Way of Calgary and Area is a 100% local charity that changes people’s lives, and works to realize a brighter future for everyone across the communities we serve.
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Working together to end LGBTQ2S+ poverty
“We all live with the objective of being happy,” Anne Frank once said. This is a simple human desire that is sometimes easier said than done—and particularly difficult for ...Read More...
September is United Way month
September is United Way month and we’re challenging all individuals to show their local love by doing local good. It’s easy. The simplest of things can make a positive ...Read More...
The impacts of technology on children
We’ve all seen it before. Toddlers unlocking smart phones, and kids expertly navigating their way to cartoons on a tablet. Technology has become a central component in our children’s ...Read More...
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