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Celebrating United Way Month
September is a special month in our city. It is a time to pause and...
Community Impact, COVID-19Second Basic Needs Round-Up sees Calgarians coming together to help people in need
The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the enormous strain many individuals and families face...
Basic Needs, Community ImpactPartnering up for the Basic Needs Round-Up
The Basic Needs Round-Up is a city-wide initiative to help ensure local people have access...
Basic Needs, Community ImpactSeniors and tech: How seniors used technology to feel less lonely
In the wake of the pandemic, the “digital divide” has become even more evident. As...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationLatest News
How basic needs have evolved a year into the pandemic
The needs in our community are so far-reaching that many of United Way’s agency partners...
Community Impact, Innovation, School & Career SuccessStatement on the children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
This past week, I was shaken to learn about the remains of 215 children at...
CEO, Community Impact, Intergenerational Trauma2020 Annual Impact Report launched!
For most people, 2020 was the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. For United Way of...
CEO, Community Impact, COVID-19Your guide to informed giving
When you scroll through your news feed or spend some time online, it’s easy to...
#DoLocalGoodLocal agencies step up to help families through a tough year
On May 15, we celebrate the International Day of Families. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationThe untold consequences of COVID-19: Kids mental health
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for youth, especially in relation to their mental health....
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health