September is United Way Month in Calgary!

We are coming together to kick off our Fall fundraising campaign, collaborating with the partner organizations, workplaces and people like you to make our community a better and kinder place. United, we can help Calgarians meet their immediate needs and create long-term change. Hope is in your hands.

United, we can create an equitable and diverse community where everyone belongs. United Way is proud to sponsor the Calgary Pride Parade & Festival and hope you‘ll join us at the parade on Sept. 1. For more information, contact savera.hayat@calgaryunitedway.org.

Workplaces are invited to join us on September 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to connect with your community!
Engage in an Indigenous workshop, experience a poverty simulator or volunteer with local youth.

One in four Calgarians are struggling to afford their basic needs.
From Sept. 7-17, join us to donate basic needs items for individuals and families across our city at select connectFirst locations – united, we can make a big difference for those in need.
We will conclude round-up at our 2024 kickoff celebration by stuffing a bus with donations!

2024 Kickoff is a celebration to launch our fall fundraising campaign and demonstrate the power of united.
Join us at the Calgary Stampede Youth Campus on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for food, music, games and more! Leave inspired seeing the difference we can make, united.

Join us for Music Day in Canada on Sept. 28!
Enjoy a day of incredible live performances from Calgary’s emerging artists while giving back to your community.
$1 of every ticket sold will be donated to United Way to support local youth mental health programs.

September to December is a time for many workplace campaigns.
Across all four quadrants of our city and downtown core, corporate Calgary is coming together to drive long-term change in our community.
Learn how your company can get involved this Fall.

You have the power to create change in your community – this month and every month!
Sign up for our Change Makers newsletter to learn how people like you are making a difference in Calgary.

For more information on United Way Month, including media inquiries, please contact Krista Armstrong, Director of Communications.
krista.armstrong@calgaryunitedway.org
Office: 403.410.2571
Cell: 403.771.5876

Giving to United Way’s Community Impact Fund allows us to meet our city’s emerging needs and create sustainable long-term change. Check out our Impact Calculator to see the difference gifts of all amounts make in our community!

Join the Conversation and tag #HopeIsInYourHandsYYC to share how you’re participating in United Way Month.

Elijah BeaverUnited Way Month