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Seniors and tech: How seniors used technology to feel less lonely
In the wake of the pandemic, the “digital divide” has become even more evident. As...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFor non-emergency support, do you know who to call?
More than ever, people across Calgary and the surrounding area need support, but it’s not...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWatch: Calgarians’ acts of kindness light the way for 2021
This year was full of surprises and challenges, but at United Way, we will always remember 2020...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHow a northeast community came together to feed 5,000 Calgarians during the pandemic
When The City of Calgary mandated a city-wide lockdown in March due to the pandemic,...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWatch: Calgary’s social agencies adapt to meet high demand for services
The impacts of COVID-19 are continuing to unfold in our local communities. In the context...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingSix tips to maximize the impact of your charitable giving
This year has been especially difficult for many people in Calgary and area who have...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingChallenges and silver linings: How COVID-19 has shaped the everyday lives of front-line staff
The Alex Community Health Centre addresses health and social issues affecting vulnerable Calgarians by offering...
Basic Needs, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHow you can help with food security in Calgary
In April 2020, 21% of Calgarians said they were struggling to easily buy food and...
Basic Needs, COVID-19, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHow “doing the right thing” helped Mawer engage employees to create lasting social change
Charles Mawer, the founder of Mawer, strived to “do the right thing” for clients, employees,...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingShell Canada’s 30-year, $100 million commitment to being a good neighbour changes thousands of Canadian lives
A group of Shell Canada smiling with sign, saying, "Change Starts Here". Shell Canada and...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCommunity spirit shines in Calgary’s first #UnitedApart Basic Needs Round-Up
Despite being four months into the COVID-19 public health crisis, Calgary’s community spirit and local...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Socioeconomic Well-BeingDisrupt-ATHON leads to inspirational ideas to disrupt food system in a responsible way
On Wednesday, July 15, eight teams of Calgarians pitched their ideas on how to break...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, 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 Mohk'insstsis, also known as Calgary.