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Category: Press Release
Disrupt-ATHON leads to inspirational ideas to disrupt food system in a responsible way
On Wednesday, July 15, eight teams of Calgarians pitched their ideas on how to break...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, PovertyCOVID-19 Community Response Fund Launched
Today, United Way of Calgary and Area, in partnership with The City of Calgary, launched...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactFree online simulation helps support children’s mental health
Seventy per cent of mental health problems take root in adolescence. However, only 20 per...
Mental HealthOctober is end poverty month
The month of October is “End Poverty Month”. It was initiated to raise awareness for...
#DoLocalGood, PovertyPulling together to solve #UNIGNORABLE issues
More than 1,800 Calgarians gathered on the UPS tarmac today, showing their love to #DoLocalGood...
Calgarians march in support of #UNIGNORABLE social issues
More than 2,200 Calgarians took to Stephen Avenue this morning to draw attention to #UNIGNORABLE...
Solicitation fraud warning
Reports have emerged that identify a recent scam involving an individual sending Facebook messages soliciting...
#DoLocalGoodA renewed memorandum of agreement for Enough For All
A three-year memorandum of agreement (MOA) between The City of Calgary, the United Way of...
Basic Needs, PovertyDirect Energy emergency fund helps Alberta families
The Direct Energy Emergency Fund connects Albertans in crisis to emergency grants and access to...
Basic Needs, Financial Stability, PovertyGlobal thought leader to share Icelandic model to address youth substance use
United Way of Calgary and Area, in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Calgary Police...
Addictions, Readiness for SuccessPathways and United Way partner to launch Indigenous Youth Hub
Pathways Community Services Association and United Way of Calgary and Area gathered with local youth,...
Intergenerational TraumaUnited Way partners with Pantone® Color Institute™ to create custom #UNIGNORABLE colour
United Way partnered with the Pantone® Color Institute™ to create #UNIGNORABLE – a colour developed specifically to highlight...
Basic Needs, Domestic Violence, Financial Stability, Mental Health, Poverty