Media Relations
When there are stories to tell, we have topic experts who can help you tell them.
Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please contact:
Catherine Lee‑Hannley
Director, Brand and Corporate Communications
About
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region has been part of the Edmonton area for more than 80 years.
Through our research and collaboration with more than 50 frontline partner organizations, we keep our finger on the pulse of emerging trends and adjust to address our community’s greatest needs along the way.
Our Experts
We have a variety of experts and thought leaders available to speak on United Way’s work in changing lives locally, our programs, and related topics of social significance in the Edmonton region.
- School completion
- Mental health supports in school
- Early childhood development
- Student leadership
- Social sector collaboration
- Urgent and emerging needs in the Edmonton Region
- 211 Alberta
Learn more about how we support Community and Social Sector Development.
- Financial literacy
- Financial empowerment
Learn more about how we support Life Empowerment Skills and Education.
- Period poverty and menstrual equity
- Digital equity
- Wraparound supports
- Organized Labour and the social sector
- Workplace engagement
- Cause marketing
- Professional development through philanthropy
Learn more about how we support Corporate Social Responsibility.
United Way in the Media
Edmonton’s Coats for Kids aims to collect 9,000 winter jackets for families in need
Global News
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Tools for School is calling on Edmonton community for donations: ‘We are in desperate need’
Global News
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With winter on the way, more help is needed to support Edmonton’s most vulnerable
Edmonton Journal
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Pathways out of poverty: United Way is keeping frontline services strong during the pandemic
Edmonton Journal
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Back-to-school backpack donation drive sees ‘unprecedented demand’ due to high cost of living
CityNews
WatchMore Resources
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Supports for Individuals With Disabilities
Supports for At-Risk Youth
Current Facts & Stats
More helpful information for media can be found in our 2021/22 Annual Report.
