Why do we invest in socioeconomic well-being?
Financial stability means not worrying about your next meal, how you are going to pay your bills, or whether you can afford to buy a warm winter coat for your child. For those struggling with a limited income, these worries are always with them. By investing in programs and initiatives that ensure individuals and families have access to basic needs, education, and meaningful employment, we are creating a tomorrow where everyone has the ability to thrive.
The Stats
Impact Stories
Meet a few of the people whose lives have been improved thanks to support from people like you.
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.
Travis
When Travis realized some of his neighbours were struggling during the pandemic, he knew just how to help.
Impact in Action
Enough for All
The Enough for All strategy aims to ensure that Calgary is a strong, supportive, and inclusive community, where everyone has sufficient income and assets to thrive, and all Indigenous people are equal participants in Calgary’s future.
All In for Youth
2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of All In for Youth and we remain committed to achieving the initiative’s goals: to increase Calgary high school completion rates and to decrease drop-out rates.