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Tag: COVID-19
10 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 IsolationHow 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-19Watch: 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-19Six 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 HealthChallenges 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-19How 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“Be kind to your neighbour”: Q&A with Distress Centre Calgary volunteer on mental health during pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to affect all of us, conversations about mental health are more important...
COVID-19, Mental HealthSupporting local more important than ever in midst of COVID-19 pandemic
Vinod Rajasekeran shares why it's important to support our local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic...
COVID-19Three biggest issues facing our local community during COVID-19 pandemic
Vinod Rajasekeran shares the three biggest issues facing our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic at...
COVID-19Watch highlights from United Way of Calgary and Area virtual Kickoff 2020 event
Watch the highlights video from United Way of Calgary and Area's virtual Kickoff 2020 event...
COVID-19How “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