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Tag: Basic Needs
The 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-BeingCommon Ground Gardening: Sowing the Seeds of Community
A container-based gardening project seeks to create conversations around community and food insecurity in Forest...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingGovernment of Alberta grants $1.75M to expand the Social Impact Lab province-wide
The Government of Alberta announced on Thursday, April 28 that it has granted $1.75M over...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingInvestigating domestic violence myths with Rachel Louise Snyder
Best selling author brings her message to Alberta this month.
Basic Needs, Domestic Violence, Intergenerational Trauma, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHighlights from the 2021 Community Impact Awards
Celebrating Calgary’s giving spirit at the Community Impact Awards.
#DoLocalGood, Basic Needs, Community Impact, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingInternational 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-BeingUnited Way of Calgary and Area closes winter 50/50 jackpot at $103,950
United Way of Calgary and Area has wrapped up its winter 50/50 with an amazing...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingENMAX 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-BeingSecond Basic Needs Round-Up sees Calgarians coming together to help people in need
The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the enormous strain many individuals and families face...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingPartnering up for the Basic Needs Round-Up
The Basic Needs Round-Up is a city-wide initiative to help ensure local people have access...
Basic Needs, 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 Mohk'insstsis, also known as Calgary.