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Investigating domestic violence myths with Rachel Louise Snyder

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Best selling author brings her message to Alberta this month.

Basic Needs, Domestic Violence, Intergenerational Trauma, Poverty
United Way of Calgary and Area May. 4, 2022

International Women’s Day: Working to #BreakTheBias

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This International Women's Day, our Women United group is hosting a free virtual panel featuring...

Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Domestic Violence, Financial Stability, Mental Health
United Way of Calgary and Area Mar. 3, 2022

2 intense years: 211 steps up for Calgary

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It’s February 11th, which means it’s time to check in with 211.

Community Impact, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Social Isolation
United Way of Calgary and Area Feb. 11, 2022

United in Ending Domestic Violence

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For over 30 years, Sagesse has been empowering people, organizations, and communities to break the cycle...

Community Impact, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Mental Health
United Way of Calgary and Area Nov. 25, 2021

Creating pathways of reconciliation in Calgary with Miskanawah

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Our 2021 Campaign Co Chairs Michael Crothers and Janet Soles had the opportunity to visit...

Community Impact, COVID-19, Domestic Violence, Intergenerational Trauma
Michael Crothers Sep. 28, 2021

Addressing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The rise of COVID-19 across our city is impacting instances of domestic violence. In early...

COVID-19, Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area May. 20, 2020

You can change domestic violence statistics, Calgary police say

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When a family or couple knows how to deal with conflict, stress and decision making...

Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area Dec. 18, 2019

Domestic violence: how to support individuals in abusive situations

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Everyone deserves a safe space to live, work, and share time with loved ones—but 1...

Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area Dec. 9, 2019

How elder abuse targets the most vulnerable in Calgary and area

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When you think of domestic violence, the picture that initially comes to mind is probably...

Basic Needs, Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area Dec. 5, 2019

How to respond when someone shares their domestic violence experience

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Domestic violence looks different for everyone, and it can take many different forms. That’s why...

Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area Dec. 4, 2019

Domestic violence: why women don't "just leave"

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Do you find yourself in an abusive relationship? Watch this video and learn from Laurie's...

Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area Nov. 25, 2019

The impact of domestic violence on children

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Family violence and abuse hurts everyone, from the children, women, and men who experience the violence...

Domestic Violence
United Way of Calgary and Area Nov. 19, 2019

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