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More Calgarians Are Losing Sleep Over Money, New Survey Finds
A new Financial Anxiety Index from United Way Centraide Canada, reveals these experiences are becoming...
Basic Needs, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThink 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 InclusionTwo 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 SuccessPartnering 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 Inclusion85 Years of United Way: Reflecting on our Legacy, Building the Future
My vision for the next decade is to break the cycle of poverty, prioritize mental...
CEO, Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWorking Together to Support Youth Mental Health in Calgary
United Way and Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation partner on Planet Youth Calgary.
Community Impact, Mental Health, Readiness for SuccessUnited Way Indigenous Strategy Driving Meaningful Change
Connect 2025 event explores advancements and learnings at 10-year milestone of the Truth and Reconciliation...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Intergenerational TraumaUnited 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 ImpactBuilding 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-BeingEmpowering Seniors: Government of Alberta announces $6M to Healthy Aging Alberta
The Government of Alberta kicked off Seniors Week by announcing a $18 million commitment to...
Healthy AgingIn 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.