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Tag: Social Isolation
The Power of United Way's Community Hubs
Community Hubs provide residents with the unique opportunity to access a variety of supports from...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social IsolationSeniors and tech: How seniors used technology to feel less lonely
In the wake of the pandemic, the “digital divide” has become even more evident. As...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationLocal agencies step up to help families through a tough year
On May 15, we celebrate the International Day of Families. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationWatch: 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 IsolationSeven 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 IsolationLocal agencies providing hope and help to Indigenous community in response to pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified existing vulnerabilities that several populations in our communities already face....
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Social IsolationFind some comfort through COVID-19 with these tips
Tips to help you find comfort if you are experiencing stress or anxiety during the...
COVID-19, Mental Health, Social IsolationHelping children cope with COVID-19
Families have been dealing with the unprecedented COVID-19 situation as offices and schools have shut...
COVID-19, Mental Health, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success, Social IsolationIn 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 Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tis, also known as Calgary.