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January 5, 2023
As we turn the page on 2022 and look to what 2023 may hold, we’re reflecting on our favourite stories from our friends and neighbours in the Edmonton region.
The past year held a lot of challenges — rising costs of living due to inflation, ups-and-downs from the changing pandemic landscape, and the ongoing conversations around how to advance reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
But in the face of those challenges, there was good news to share too. From curating a kid-friendly reading list to powerful stories of resilience, here are five stories you might have missed last year.
Breaking down racial barriers and biases is vital to the elimination of poverty. Find out how to be more mindful and anti-racist in the way you communicate.
In the Edmonton area, many non-profits and community organizations, recognize the importance of applying Indigenous Wisdom, Culture, and traditional ways of Knowing and Being in the work they do.
It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to trying to explain poverty to children. We explore six books to help navigate these tricky chats with young kids, ages four to eight, and to nurture empathy and compassion for vulnerable people in our community.
Participants share how they changed their lives and achieved their dreams with support from United Way’s financial empowerment initiative.
Maritza shares her story of escaping Colombia and coming to Canada as a refugee, and how her experience – and the support she received from United Way-funded programs – helped her rebuild her life.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is proud to congratulate our Women United Co-Chair Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji on her appointment to the Women United Global Leadership Council! Acting as the sole Canadian representative, Danisha joins a group of dynamic leaders mobilizing to advance gender equity and advocating for access to quality, affordable, educational childcare.
As Labour Day approaches, let’s talk about the impact menstruation has on people in the workplace — especially for employees without easy access to period products or washrooms on the job.
