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International Women’s Day: Working to #BreakTheBias
This International Women's Day, our Women United group is hosting a free virtual panel featuring...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Domestic Violence, Financial Stability, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingAfghan refugees welcomed in Calgary
#RefugeesWelcome seeks to change perceptions and build relationships.
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingVirnetta Anderson: breaking down barriers and building communities
Looking at the incredible life of Virnetta Anderson, the first Black person to serve on...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation2 intense years: 211 steps up for Calgary
It’s February 11th, which means it’s time to check in with 211.
Community Impact, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Social InclusionThe Art of Falling with Donna Oberg
Donna Oberg, author of "The Art of Falling" was born with cerebral palsy, which means...
Community Impact, Mental Health6 Reasons to Buy a United Way 50/50 Ticket
Get your ticket today, every dollar raised stays right here in our community. Proceeds will...
Community Impact, Mental Health, PovertyUnited in Ending Domestic Violence
For over 30 years, Sagesse has been empowering people, organizations, and communities to break the cycle...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Mental HealthCelebrate National Philanthropy Day: Here’s to YOU Calgary!
Today marks National Philanthropy Day 2021, a special day set aside to recognize and celebrate...
#DoLocalGood, Community Impact, Financial Stability5 Ways Giving Is Good for You!
The act of giving isn’t just good for our communities, but how giving brings us...
Community Impact, Financial Stability, Mental HealthThe Power of United Way's Community Hubs
Community Hubs provide residents with the unique opportunity to access a variety of supports from...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social InclusionENMAX increases support to United Way's Basic Needs fund
Recognizing the growing complexities of need due to the pandemic, ENMAX is increasing its ongoing...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingTogether, we can help children in need develop essential life skills
Help kickoff the Disrupt–ATHON, a social innovation challenge, from October 20-27, 2021. The Social Impact...
Community Impact, Innovation, PovertyIn 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.