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Tag: Community Impact
Hope in Action: Building Community from the Ground Up
The Sunalta Community Association has long been a gathering place for Calgarians, and now it’s...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social InclusionHope in Action: Fuelling Change Through Decades of Commitment
For more than three decades, Canadian Natural has been a driving force behind United Way...
Community ImpactHope in Action: Answering Every Call for Help
When Calgarians are in crisis, Distress Centre Calgary is there to listen—24/7. Each year, the...
Community Impact, Mental HealthChampioning Calgary’s Children: A Collective Award for a Shared Mission
Karen Young, President and CEO, was named a recipient of a Champion for Children Award...
CEO, Community Impact, Readiness for SuccessAt 85 years, United Way was built for this moment
For 85 years, our city’s spirit of generosity and compassion has been the driving force...
CEO, Community ImpactGet to Know Your 2025 Campaign Co-Chair Scott Barron
We are excited to welcome Scott Barron as one of your 2025 Campaign Co-Chairs. We...
Community Impact, InnovationGet to Know Your 2025 Campaign Co-Chair Linda Olsen
We’re proud to introduce Linda Olsen as one of your 2025 Co-Chairs. Linda is a...
Community Impact, InnovationPartnering to get kids school-ready
The August 6 backpack drive was made possible through the generous support of volunteers, and...
Community Impact, Readiness for Success, School & Career SuccessImproving Digital Equity: Affordable Hardware Access Program Expands in Calgary
Calgarians living with low-income will have more access to the technology they need as a...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Readiness for Success, Social InclusionTeaming Up to Help Women Soar: United Way and Wild FC Announce New Partnership
United Way of Calgary and Area is proud to announce a new partnership with Calgary...
CEO, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, Social Inclusion, Women United85 Years of United Way: Reflecting on our Legacy, Building the Future
My vision for the next decade is to break the cycle of poverty, prioritize mental...
CEO, Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCalgary Surge 2 Stampede: A Slam Dunk for Community and Family Fun
United Way of Calgary and Area is proud to be the presenting partner of the...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, School & Career SuccessIn 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.