United Way brings together social agencies, schools, organizations, and governments to make a meaningful difference in the community through local programs and services that empower people to improve their lives. By working together, we create lasting change and build a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone.
When you support United Way, you are an important part of a movement with others who share your social purpose and want the best for our community. Your contribution to United Way stays 100% local, providing life-changing support to individuals and families within the Edmonton region.
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United Way is a network of more than 75 local United Way offices. Since 1941, we’ve worked in the Alberta Capital Region for the betterment of all.
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United Way brings together social agencies, schools, organizations, and governments to make a meaningful difference in the community. By working together, we create lasting change and build a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone. We unlock solutions to meet Edmonton and area’s greatest needs by supporting over 50 community agencies in the region.
We change lives by engaging passionate changemakers, investing in effective agencies, and working in partnership with the social sector to create long-term solutions. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community is left behind.
A strong and vibrant community is better equipped to respond to new and urgent needs and challenges. We are focused on two critical areas that build community resilience: strengthening mental health and creating equitable opportunities for education and financial security. These build the foundation of a strong community that can tackle any challenge.
United Way collaborates with a network of social sector agencies to coordinate the strongest response to our region’s biggest challenges.
United Way co-funds, collaborates, and provides leadership to the following community partnerships, which brings together non-profits and various levels of government to create multi-disciplinary solutions to complex social problems:
In addition, United Way staff provide expertise, coordination, and information-sharing on the following committees and initiatives:
