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Hope 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 ImpactHow a Grassroots Group Paved the Way for Calgary Pride
Decades before Calgary Pride became a city-wide celebration, the queer community in the city was...
Diversity & Inclusion, Women UnitedGet to Know Your 2025 Campaign Co-Chair Scott Barron
We are excited to welcome Scott Barron as one of your 2025 Campaign Co-Chairs. We...
Community Impact, InnovationGet to Know Your 2025 Campaign Co-Chair Linda Olsen
We’re proud to introduce Linda Olsen as one of your 2025 Co-Chairs. Linda is a...
Community Impact, InnovationTeaming Up to Help Women Soar: United Way and Wild FC Announce New Partnership
United Way of Calgary and Area is proud to announce a new partnership with Calgary...
CEO, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, Social Inclusion, Women UnitedCalgary Surge 2 Stampede: A Slam Dunk for Community and Family Fun
United Way of Calgary and Area is proud to be the presenting partner of the...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, School & Career SuccessWalking 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 InclusionNational Indigenous History Month 2025
June is National Indigenous History Month — a time to reflect, learn and engage more...
#DoLocalGood, Diversity & InclusionA Legacy of Philanthropy
When Alec Clark and Sloan Pipella-Clark reflect on their 38-year marriage, one theme shines through:...
CEO, Community Impact, Financial Stability, Legacy Giving, Mental Health, Poverty, 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 Moh'kins'tsis, also known as Calgary.