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Practicing self-compassion in 10 minutes a day for better mental health
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so too does the stress and anxiety. So we sat...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthAddressing systemic racism in Calgary by leading with empathy
Calgary diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate Eve Aboka-Greiss chats with United Way about racism, discrimination,...
Community Impact, Diversity & InclusionFor 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-BeingReach out, speak up and stay connected, now more than ever
With Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 28, President and CEO Karen Young shares a...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health10 Ways You Can Give Back for a More Meaningful 2021
In an extraordinary year, we witnessed Calgarians step up in extraordinary ways to help our...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthWatch: 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-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-BeingCalgarians stand united to raise $10.3 million for pandemic relief efforts through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Two weeks after Calgary recorded its first presumptive case of COVID-19, United Way launched the...
Community Impact, COVID-19Seven ways to be the strong ally the LGBTQI2S community needs you to be
Pride is a celebration that's hard to rival. Across the world, Pride has grown into...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, Social InclusionIn 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.