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Fostering Truth and Reconciliation Through Community
The Indigenous Carnival is an example of the Community Hubs model in action.
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion5 Myths Surrounding Philanthropy: It’s not the size, but the intention
Philanthropy is pivotal in our mission to create better tomorrows for everyone. Unfortunately, several myths...
Community Impact, Financial Stability, Innovation, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingUnited Way philanthropist exemplifies giving and gratitude
Every day is a good day to say thank you. But National Philanthropy Day was...
Community Impact, Innovation, Socioeconomic Well-BeingPhilanthropy 101: Making Impact Beyond Wealth
Philanthropy – the word may conjure images of grand donations, but at its core, philanthropy...
Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWho Helps the Helpers: Affordability, Mental Health and the Agencies that are there for us
The rising cost of energy, housing, food, and basic needs has caused an ongoing affordability...
CEO, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingNutrien’s Amazing Race: Fostering Innovation and Engagement in Corporate Philanthropy
Nutrien is setting the bar high with its innovative approach to workplace campaigns and corporate...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, InnovationThe City of Calgary Pulls for a Better Tomorrow
City of Calgary employees banded together to see who could pull a 40-foot, 13-ton bus...
CEO, Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingPlanet Youth Calgary’s Indigenous Pipe Ceremony: Celebrating a Milestone with Sacred Tradition
In a world where youth face increasing challenges, we came together to mark a new...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWho Helps the Helpers: The affordability crisis hits our social sector
Canadians are in the thick of an ongoing affordability crisis. Inflation and the cost of...
Basic Needs, CEO, COVID-19, Financial Stability, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingBeyond bedtime stories: Early childhood literacy sets kids up for a bright future
More than one million children in Canada have below-grade-level reading skills—and one in five Albertans...
Basic Needs, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, School & Career Success, Social InclusionMeet United Way of Calgary and Area’s 2023 Campaign Co-Chairs
Read about our 2023 Campaign Co-Chairs Jana Mosley and Vivek Warrier and their involvement in...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Socioeconomic Well-BeingRising Above: looking back at the Calgary Floods
In June 2013, Calgary faced one of the most devastating natural disasters in its history....
Community Impact, 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.