Together, we're making a difference
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region’s President & CEO, Rob Yager, shares his gratitude for our supporters who step up to make a difference and introduce some of the people you’ve helped.
The latest news and stories about United Way of the Alberta Capital Region and how we are changing lives in our community, together.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region’s President & CEO, Rob Yager, shares his gratitude for our supporters who step up to make a difference and introduce some of the people you’ve helped.
September 30 is more than remembrance—it's a call to action. Learn how United Way supports Indigenous-led solutions.
Women United volunteers rolled up their sleeves, prepared nourishing meals, and organized clothing at Terra Centre - lightening the load so teen parents can focus on building brighter futures.
As a volunteer with the Heartland Challenge for more than a decade, Leah Shaw has seen first hand the impact volunteers have on local communities when they join forces through United Way.
Liz O’Neill is a longtime champion of United Way and a role model to our region's entire social sector. United Way is celebrating her impact in community by creating The Liz O’Neill Community Leader Award in her honour.
For fifty years, Rob and Beth Reynolds have been proud United Way donors. Their spirit of giving creates meaningful change across generations, just as generations before have impacted them.
Imma first learned of The Pride Centre of Edmonton from another asylum seeker in line at Canada Place. As they waited to submit their asylum applications, they shared their stories: both had fled their home countries after facing years-long prison sentences because of their sexuality.
Learning she was pregnant was the moment Kim faced how addiction impacted every aspect of her life. She broke the cycle of addiction and built a strong financial future with the support of United Way programs and funded agencies.
The Alberta Immigrant Women and Children’s Centre’s After School Program is designed for new refugee elementary students to experience fun physical activity, language learning, and homework help. After losing funding, the program was at risk of closing. But with United Way’s funding support, the program not only survived, but thrived.
Women United supporter Tanya Kloos shares how a single moment of curiosity grew into a powerful journey of connection, empowerment, and advocacy for women and girls in the Alberta Capital Region.
When a new mother struggles, the effects ripple across her entire family. That’s why our United Way invests in local agencies that understand what mental health supports mothers need to thrive.
Through education, advocacy, and support, United Way-funded programs are exposing the hidden patterns of gender-based violence and helping survivors find safety sooner.
We don’t usually think of $1,000 as a life-changing amount of money, but two teachers and their students might just persuade you to shift your thinking once you hear how they used a $1,000 Make Your Mark grant from United Way to make our community a better place.