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Tag: COVID-19
Who Helps the Helpers: The affordability crisis hits our social sector
Canadians are in the thick of an ongoing affordability crisis. Inflation and the cost of...
Basic Needs, CEO, COVID-19, Financial Stability, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe Community Services Recovery Fund: bolstering Canada’s non-profit sector
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government recognized the immense challenges faced...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Financial Stability, Social InclusionGeneration COVID: Support and success with All In for Youth
We recently had the privilege of speaking with a group of AIFY Success Coaches. They...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, School & Career Success, Social InclusionGeneration COVID: Seeking Mental Health Solutions for Calgary's Youth
"By focusing on the entire student, it means that social and emotional learning is just...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthGeneration COVID: The post-pandemic mental health crisis in Calgary’s youth
“The last three years had an effect on their mental health from being in isolation...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, School & Career SuccessFighting for Socioeconomic Well-being for All 2SLGBTQ+ People
United Way of Calgary and Area is honoured to be part of the celebration for...
COVID-19, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-Being2 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 InclusionUnited 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 HealthENMAX 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-BeingCreating pathways of reconciliation in Calgary with Miskanawah
Our 2021 Campaign Co Chairs Michael Crothers and Janet Soles had the opportunity to visit...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Intergenerational Trauma, Social InclusionShell Canada Country Chair on why giving back is critical
When you've been active in a community for more than 80 years, you have the...
#DoLocalGood, Community Impact, COVID-19, Healthy Relationships, Social InclusionCelebrating United Way Month
September is a special month in our city. It is a time to pause and...
Community Impact, COVID-19In 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.