Creating impact in your community - United Way of Calgary and Area

Building a Brighter Future, Hand-in-Hand

In 2024, United Way of Calgary and Area partnered with agencies, corporations, donors, volunteers and government to support at-risk individuals and strengthen our communities. Together, we helped over 240,000 individuals access critical mental health supports, achieve greater financial stability, foster safe and healthy relationships and connect to programs that build a sense of belonging. Through collaboration, compassion and action, we united in our commitment to create lasting change and build a city where everyone can thrive. Thank you Calgary!

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The Sunalta Community Garden

Something special is happening in Sunalta, a vibrant and diverse inner city community, but also a community that exists as a food desert, with residents in the area needing to travel a significant distance to get to an affordable grocery store.

Lubna

Thanks to All In for Youth and support from the Success Coach initiative, Lubna got the emotional and financial support she needed to graduate in a good way and pursue her dreams of becoming a medical doctor.

Heather

Heather is a story about resilience, support, kindness, and gratitude. As she grew into adulthood, Heather struggled to understand her trauma but found support through United Way-supported care.

Carolina

Carolina and her family left everything behind in Venezuela to start a new life in Canada, choosing Calgary because of its educational opportunities for her daughter.

Vincenzo

Vincenzo’s family struggled under the weight of intergenerational trauma – but a community of care was there.

Michele

Giving back can be life changing. For Michele, it was also life saving.

Travis

When Travis realized some of his neighbours were struggling during the pandemic, he knew just how to help.

Laura

Even when Laura's depression was at its worst, she knew there had to be hope for a different life. United Way-supported mental health resources changed Laura's life and gave her a new outlook on happiness.