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Honouring 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-BeingHope in Action: The Alex
Across Calgary, many face challenges with basic needs, mental health and isolation. The Alex Community...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Hope in Action, Mental HealthHope in Action: Planet Youth Calgary
When it comes to creating a healthier future for young people, Planet Youth Calgary is...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Hope in Action, Mental Health, Poverty, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHope in Action: All In for Youth
For many Calgary students, finishing high school can be an uphill climb—but programs like All...
Healthy Relationships, Hope in Action, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHope in Action: Building Community from the Ground Up
The Sunalta Community Association has long been a gathering place for Calgarians, and now it’s...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Hope in Action, Social InclusionHope in Action: Fuelling Change Through Decades of Commitment
For more than three decades, Canadian Natural has been a driving force behind United Way...
Community Impact, Hope in ActionHope in Action: Answering Every Call for Help
When Calgarians are in crisis, Distress Centre Calgary is there to listen—24/7. Each year, the...
Community Impact, Hope in Action, Mental HealthHonouring 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-BeingFinding Confidence in the Classroom: How Tutoring Tables are Helping Students Thrive
For Ricardo, the 2024 school year didn’t start the way he had hoped. He was...
Readiness for Success, School & Career SuccessAt 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 Impact85 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-BeingWalking In Her Father’s Footsteps
This Father’s Day, and as part of our 85th anniversary, Sherri Merkel shares her passion...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Social InclusionIn 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.