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Being an ally to an Indigenous person
As Canadians, it’s our responsibility to honour the histories, diversities, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit...
#DoLocalGood, Healthy Relationships, Intergenerational TraumaLocal agencies providing hope and help to Indigenous community in response to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified existing vulnerabilities that several populations in our communities already face....
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingNational Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day and the last day of Aboriginal Awareness Week in...
#DoLocalGood, Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Intergenerational TraumaThe Way In Network: Supporting Seniors
Consisting of four agencies, Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society, Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association, carya, and...
#DoLocalGood, Basic Needs, COVID-19, Healthy Relationships, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFind some comfort through COVID-19 with these tips
Tips to help you find comfort if you are experiencing stress or anxiety during the...
COVID-19, Mental Health, Social InclusionCommunity Impact Report 2019 now launched!
United Way of Calgary and Area’s 80th anniversary, we’re excited to share that story through...
#DoLocalGood, Community ImpactAddressing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic
The rise of COVID-19 across our city is impacting instances of domestic violence. In early...
COVID-19, Domestic ViolenceCOVID-19 Community Response Fund Helping High River’s Most Vulnerable
Recent news stories may describe High River as one of Canada’s hardest hit areas in...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe COVID-19 Community Response Fund in action: Ensuring Calgarians have access to basic needs
Calgarians are struggling to meet their basic needs while dealing with COVID-19. Funded by the...
#DoLocalGood, Basic Needs, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCalgary Flames Foundation helps 500 local students during COVID-19 pandemic
As schools across Alberta closed their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students and...
#DoLocalGood, COVID-19, Healthy Relationships, School & Career SuccessIndigenous COVID-19 Task Force helping the most vulnerable
Providing basic needs to the most vulnerable is a priority. But the task force also...
Basic Needs, COVID-19, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingLeadership in a time of crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is uncharted territory around the world and in our own communities. We...
#DoLocalGood, CEO, Community Impact, Healthy RelationshipsIn 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.