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.
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Is your communication anti-racist?Breaking down racial barriers and biases is vital to the elimination of poverty. |
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Six books to help you talk to kids about povertyIt 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. |
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Celebrating 10 years of building stronger financial futures through Empower UParticipants share how they changed their lives and achieved their dreams with support from United Way’s financial empowerment initiative. |
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‘I always believed we could do it’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. |
For 85 years, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region has brought people together to build a stronger, more connected community. At the heart of that story is the Red Tie Gala — a celebration of generosity, leadership, and the collective power of people who care deeply about where we live.
The George Letki Volunteer of the Year Award celebrates the people who have shaped United Way for decades — and continue to shape our future.
