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Changing 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-Being, Women UnitedKeeping 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-BeingBuilding a Brighter Future Together: United Way and Imperial’s Commitment to Calgary’s Youth
For more than 35 years, Imperial has partnered with United Way of Calgary and Area...
CEO, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success, Socioeconomic Well-BeingPassing the torch: In conversation with Board Chairs past and present
We had the opportunity to ask Stephanie Pankratz and Kent Ferguson a few questions and...
Community ImpactThe Bowness Community Association: Standing Strong During Water Crisis
On June 5, 2024, the Bearspaw South water main suffered a critical break, leaving thousands...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCelebrating Indigenous History Month: Time to Learn, Reflect, and Act
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It's an opportunity to reflect on the...
#DoLocalGood, Diversity & InclusionPlanet Youth speaks up: What our basketball court means to me
“The basketball court in my neighbourhood has always been a place for me and other...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion‘Making Relatives’ – A Tale of Cross-Departmental Bonding
United Way of Calgary and Area is working to create opportunities to bridge departmental divides...
#DoLocalGood, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, InnovationLeaving a legacy with United Way: The power of a charitable bequest
When you think about a legacy, what comes to mind?
Financial Stability, Healthy AgingIn 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.