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UCraft Club—Crafting Connections at United Way
From knitting to miniature-making, our craft club—called the UCraft Club—is where creativity meets connection.
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social InclusionIgniting Hope: 2024 United Way Workplace Campaigns
Running a workplace fundraising campaign for United Way of Calgary and Area inspires employees, strengthens...
Community Impact, Employment Opportunities, InnovationCelebrating Black History Month – Grassroots Empowerment Moh’kinstsis
The contributions of Black Canadians are woven into the fabric of our nation’s history and...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHope Is in Your Hands This Family Day
Join us this Family Day to make a difference – whether by giving, connecting with...
Community Impact, Healthy RelationshipsMental Health Matters – Let’s Keep Talking
Breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness is vital to ensuring individuals and families can seek...
Mental HealthLara Conrad: Building a Community of Compassion and Support in Calgary
On this National Philanthropy Day, we thank all United Way supporters who give so generously...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Social InclusionLife Insurance that Gives Back
Donating a life insurance policy to charity is a simple yet powerful way to make...
Community ImpactChanging 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-BeingInvesting in the Future with Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds can be invested so that it grows tax free over time, while...
Community ImpactInternational 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-BeingKeeping 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-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.