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Leading with Purpose: Highlights from the Women United LeadHERship Panel
The Women United LeadHERship Panel & Networking Event delivered an unforgettable evening of insight, connection...
Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Innovation, Women UnitedMeet the Need this Giving Tuesday
This December 2, on Giving Tuesday, there are more ways than ever to get involved...
Community ImpactTwo dedicated United Way of Calgary and Area volunteers recognized with this year’s Top 7 Over 70 Award
Among the honourees were two remarkable volunteer leaders from United Way of Calgary and Area—Ron...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Aging, Intergenerational Trauma, Social InclusionChampioning Calgary’s Children: A Collective Award for a Shared Mission
Karen Young, President and CEO, was named a recipient of a Champion for Children Award...
CEO, Community Impact, Readiness for SuccessHonouring the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: A 2025 Resource Guide
United Way is honoured to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is observed...
Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingAt 85 years, United Way was built for this moment
For 85 years, our city’s spirit of generosity and compassion has been the driving force...
CEO, Community ImpactHow a Grassroots Group Paved the Way for Calgary Pride
Decades before Calgary Pride became a city-wide celebration, the queer community in the city was...
Diversity & Inclusion, Women UnitedGet to Know Your 2025 Campaign Co-Chair Scott Barron
We are excited to welcome Scott Barron as one of your 2025 Campaign Co-Chairs. We...
Community Impact, InnovationGet to Know Your 2025 Campaign Co-Chair Linda Olsen
We’re proud to introduce Linda Olsen as one of your 2025 Co-Chairs. Linda is a...
Community Impact, InnovationPartnering to get kids school-ready
The August 6 backpack drive was made possible through the generous support of volunteers, and...
Community Impact, Readiness for Success, School & Career SuccessImproving Digital Equity: Affordable Hardware Access Program Expands in Calgary
Calgarians living with low-income will have more access to the technology they need as a...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Readiness for Success, Social InclusionTeaming Up to Help Women Soar: United Way and Wild FC Announce New Partnership
United Way of Calgary and Area is proud to announce a new partnership with Calgary...
CEO, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, Social Inclusion, Women UnitedIn the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tsis, also known as Calgary.