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Tag: Social Isolation
A Better Tomorrow Starts with Thanking You
As we look ahead, we see more of the same challenges and undoubtedly many new...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Social IsolationThe High Cost of Poverty with Poverty Talks!
Deep insights into the ripple effects of poverty.
Basic Needs, Innovation, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Isolation2022 Alberta Bhayana Awards – Celebrating the Vital Work of Non-Profits Across Our Province
This Wednesday, we celebrated the work of non-profits across Alberta and recognized the dedicated staff...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Social IsolationFighting for Socio-Economic Wellbeing for All 2SLGBTQ+ People
United Way of Calgary and Area is honoured to be part of the celebration for...
COVID-19, Diversity & Inclusion, Social IsolationHealthy Aging Alberta sees funding support from the Provincial Government
United Way-backed initiative gets a $3.2 million dollar boost.
Community Impact, Mental Health, Social Isolation2 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 IsolationBlue Monday is fake, but your feelings are real
Seasonal depression is very real, especially when compounded with the pandemic. It’s vital that we...
COVID-19, Mental Health, Social IsolationThe 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 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'tsis, also known as Calgary.