United Way of Calgary and Area

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2022 Annual General Meeting

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

A Conversation on Healing

Presented with Arts Commons and the Elders Knowledge Circle: A Conversation on Healing, in recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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International Women’s Day: Working to #BreakTheBias

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This International Women's Day, our Women United group is hosting a free virtual panel featuring...

Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Domestic Violence, Financial Stability, Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Mar. 3, 2022

Afghan refugees welcomed in Calgary

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#RefugeesWelcome seeks to change perceptions and build relationships.

Basic Needs, Community Impact, Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Feb. 22, 2022

Virnetta Anderson: breaking down barriers and building communities

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Looking at the incredible life of Virnetta Anderson, the first Black person to serve on...

Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation

United Way of Calgary and Area Feb. 17, 2022

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See the lives you’ve helped change

Meet a few of the people whose lives have been improved thanks to support from people like you.

Michele

Giving back can be life changing. For Michelle, it was also life saving.

Travis

When Travis realized some of his neighbours were struggling during the pandemic, he knew just how to help.

Laura

Even when Laura's depression was at its worst, she knew there had to be hope for a different life. United Way-supported mental health resources changed Laura's life and gave her a new outlook on happiness.

Kathy

Kathy has volunteered at the community centre near her house for years. Read how serving in her community has become her second home.

Bertha

See how Bertha got involved with United Way, how her family influenced her values, and the impact volunteering has had on her life.

Melanie

Worried that asking for help made her seem weak, Melanie struggled alone before finally getting the help she needed.

Dez

Dez grew up in the foster care system. Her foster family considered showers and hairbrushes a luxury, and some days she was only given one meal.

Angelica

When Angelica and her husband moved to Canada from Mexico 15 years ago, they were hoping to give their daughter a chance at a good education and a better life.

Travis

Travis went from experiencing homelessness to studying at university. Now, he’s helping others get their lives on track.

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2022 Annual General Meeting

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A Conversation on Healing

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