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Tag: Socioeconomic Well-Being
Rounding Up the Community
The Basic Needs Round-Up is a city-wide initiative to lessen the stress of people in need in...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingUnited Way Month
September is United Way Month in Calgary! From volunteering with United Way to organizing a...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHope is in Your Hands: Making a Difference Together
This year I’m excited to introduce our new awareness campaign, "Hope is in Your Hands,"...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe Bowness Community Association: Standing Strong During Water Crisis
On June 5, 2024, the Bearspaw South water main suffered a critical break, leaving thousands...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingA Celebration of Caring at the 2023 Community Impact Awards
Highlights from the 2023 Community Impact Awards.
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingGiving Back Is Good For You
Giving provides a sense of accomplishment and purpose, allowing individuals to reflect on their values...
Community Impact, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWho helps the helpers? Solutions for a Stronger Social Sector
In this final instalment of our United Way of Calgary and Area series on the...
Community Impact, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingWho helps the helpers? Welcoming the world in an affordability crisis.
Sustainability, for many social sector agencies, comes by combining strengths to have greater, more efficient...
Basic Needs, Diversity & Inclusion, Employment Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingHow Gifts of Any Size Can Help Your Tax Return
Alberta has substantially increased the donation tax-credit rate, specifically targeting the first $200 of your...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-Being5 Myths Surrounding Philanthropy: It’s not the size, but the intention
Philanthropy is pivotal in our mission to create better tomorrows for everyone. Unfortunately, several myths...
Community Impact, Financial Stability, Innovation, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingUnited Way philanthropist exemplifies giving and gratitude
Every day is a good day to say thank you. But National Philanthropy Day was...
Community Impact, Innovation, Socioeconomic Well-BeingPhilanthropy 101: Making Impact Beyond Wealth
Philanthropy – the word may conjure images of grand donations, but at its core, philanthropy...
Community Impact, 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 Mohk'insstsis, also known as Calgary.