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Tag: Social Inclusion
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 InclusionHonouring the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: A 2025 Resource Guide
United Way is honoured to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is observed...
Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingImproving 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-BeingWalking In Her Father’s Footsteps
This Father’s Day, and as part of our 85th anniversary, Sherri Merkel shares her passion...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Social InclusionUCraft Club—Crafting Connections at United Way
From knitting to miniature-making, our craft club—called the UCraft Club—is where creativity meets connection.
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social InclusionSunalta Community Hub Expansion Grand Opening: A Celebration of Community Investment and Capacity Building
On March 17, Calgary’s Sunalta community marked a milestone moment: the grand opening of its...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Innovation, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCelebrating Black History Month – Grassroots Empowerment Moh’kins’tsis
The contributions of Black Canadians are woven into the fabric of our nation’s history and...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHand-in-Hand, We Created Hope: Thank You for Your Support in 2024
When you extend a helping hand to those in need, you spark change and create...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingGuided by Tradition: Planet Youth’s Second Annual Pipe Ceremony, Empowering Youth and Fostering Reconciliation
On October 31, 2024, Planet Youth Calgary hosted its second annual pipe ceremony at the...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Intergenerational Trauma, Readiness for Success, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-Being10 Reasons to Donate to United Way of Calgary and Area on Giving Tuesday
This year, Giving Tuesday lands on December 3rd and your donation to United Way of...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingIn 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.