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Community Impact, Domestic Violence, Socioeconomic Well-Being, Women UnitedThink tank member Karen Young: A city of two million needs a strong social foundation
Calgary is on the path to two million people. That milestone will test more than...
CEO, Financial Stability, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social InclusionHonouring workplaces and inspiring partnerships
United Way of Calgary and Area had a chance to honour these partnerships at the...
Community ImpactHonouring Black Brilliance for 30 Years
February 2026 marks 30 years since Canada formally recognized Black History Month. This year’s theme,...
Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThank you, Calgary
Across Calgary and surrounding area, 2025 brought both visible and unseen challenges. Many people faced...
Community Impact, Healthy Aging, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingLeading 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 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.