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Celebrating United Way Month
September is a special month in our city. It is a time to pause and...
Community Impact, COVID-19Second Basic Needs Round-Up sees Calgarians coming together to help people in need
The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the enormous strain many individuals and families face...
Basic Needs, Community ImpactPartnering up for the Basic Needs Round-Up
The Basic Needs Round-Up is a city-wide initiative to help ensure local people have access...
Basic Needs, Community ImpactSeniors and tech: How seniors used technology to feel less lonely
In the wake of the pandemic, the “digital divide” has become even more evident. As...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationHow basic needs have evolved a year into the pandemic
The needs in our community are so far-reaching that many of United Way’s agency partners...
Community Impact, Innovation, School & Career SuccessYour guide to informed giving
When you scroll through your news feed or spend some time online, it’s easy to...
#DoLocalGoodLocal agencies step up to help families through a tough year
On May 15, we celebrate the International Day of Families. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationThe untold consequences of COVID-19: Kids mental health
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for youth, especially in relation to their mental health....
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health“In our culture, we talk about ghosts:” An Indigenous perspective on mental health
In January, Dr. Reg Crowshoe, a Piikani Blackfoot Elder, joined us for a virtual session...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthPracticing self-compassion in 10 minutes a day for better mental health
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so too does the stress and anxiety. So we sat...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthFour women who #ChoosetoChallenge
On Monday, March 8, United Way of Calgary and Area hosted a virtual lunch-hour event...
Diversity & InclusionAddressing systemic racism in Calgary by leading with empathy
Calgary diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate Eve Aboka-Greiss chats with United Way about racism, discrimination,...
Community Impact, Diversity & 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 Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tis, also known as Calgary.