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Advancing Equity and Inclusion for Transgender Individuals
On the 2023 International Trans Day of Visibility, United Way of Calgary and Area reaffirms...
Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, Social InclusionIn 2023, it’s time to #EmbraceEquity for our women and girls
International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8th to acknowledge women's social, economic, cultural,...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, PovertyGeneration COVID: Seeking Mental Health Solutions for Calgary's Youth
"By focusing on the entire student, it means that social and emotional learning is just...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthGeneration COVID: The post-pandemic mental health crisis in Calgary’s youth
“The last three years had an effect on their mental health from being in isolation...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, School & Career SuccessA Better Tomorrow Starts with Thanking You
As we look ahead, we see more of the same challenges and undoubtedly many new...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe Tomorrow Fund: creating a better tomorrow, today
With inflation continuing to impact household budgets and mental health and social isolation concerns on...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Financial Stability, Intergenerational Trauma, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe High Cost of Poverty with Poverty Talks!
Deep insights into the ripple effects of poverty.
Basic Needs, Innovation, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-Being2022 Alberta Bhayana Awards – Celebrating the Vital Work of Non-Profits Across Our Province
This Wednesday, we celebrated the work of non-profits across Alberta and recognized the dedicated staff...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe big shift: Systemic change for a future of prosperity
In this second installment of a multi-part series, United Way of Calgary and Area continues...
Basic Needs, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingBeyond bank balances: Examining Calgary’s inflation crisis
If you scan any headline these days, the story of rising global prices is not...
Basic Needs, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFighting for Socioeconomic Well-being for All 2SLGBTQ+ People
United Way of Calgary and Area is honoured to be part of the celebration for...
COVID-19, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingMeet Kindred: reducing the wait in mental health support
Kindred deepens its commitment to mental health support with support from United Way of Calgary...
Community Impact, Mental HealthIn 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.