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Hand-in-Hand, We Created Hope: Thank You for Your Support in 2024
When you extend a helping hand to those in need, you spark change and create...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingGuided by Tradition: Planet Youth’s Second Annual Pipe Ceremony, Empowering Youth and Fostering Reconciliation
On October 31, 2024, Planet Youth Calgary hosted its second annual pipe ceremony at the...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Intergenerational Trauma, Readiness for Success, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-Being10 Reasons to Donate to United Way of Calgary and Area on Giving Tuesday
This year, Giving Tuesday lands on December 3rd and your donation to United Way of...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingChanging How We Talk About Domestic Violence with FearIsNotLove
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta and Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada—a...
Domestic Violence, Healthy RelationshipsMeet Susan O’Brien: United Way's 2024 Campaign Co-Chair
We had the opportunity to sit down with Susan to learn more about her vision...
Community Impact, Innovation, Socioeconomic Well-BeingMaking an Impact on Poverty
On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we’re shining a light on how United...
Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingInternational Day of the Girl Child
On International Day of the Girl Child, Marigold is sharing her message on some of...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingUnited Way of Calgary and Area Named to Charity Intelligence's Top 100 Charities List for 2024
United Way of Calgary and Area is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Charity Intelligence's...
Community ImpactKeeping the Faith: A Message on Reconciliation
“We need to listen and take on the responsibility to learn and do our best...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Intergenerational Trauma, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingBuilding a Brighter Future Together: United Way and Imperial’s Commitment to Calgary’s Youth
For more than 35 years, Imperial has partnered with United Way of Calgary and Area...
CEO, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success, Socioeconomic Well-BeingResource List for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, held on September 30th, honours the survivors and...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingRounding Up the Community
The Basic Needs Round-Up is a city-wide initiative to lessen the stress of people in need in...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingIn 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 Mohk'insstsis, also known as Calgary.