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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.
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When COVID-19 hit, Aylisa worried about how she would be able to give the participants in her program hope. Many were facing eviction, mounting utility bills, or obstacles to being able to work.
Alex struggled to stay connected with his community. Thanks in part the supports that Alex and his family receive, they have found resilience in these challenging times.
With domestic violence cases rising due to the current crisis, Mary wasn’t sure how she would be able to meet the increased need. With the current physical barriers, many of her program participants didn’t have the same access to the support of their friends and families.
Chloe struggled in school until she was connected with wrap-around supports through the All in for Youth initiative, a collaboration supported through United Way. Staff help Chloe through hardships at home, build her confidence and support her on her path to graduation.
When Angeer found out her eight-year-old son’s bone cancer had relapsed, she didn’t know how she would be able to get through it. Like many local families, they were also facing isolation and anxiety as a result of the pandemic.
Edmonton-area students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are strengthening their communities with help from United Way’s youth leadership program.
It’s important to learn and understand the specific barriers faced by Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (2SLGBTQ+) communities and how allies and advocates can support their friends, families, neighbours, and co-workers all year round.
Having identification is a rite of passage for many people in our culture and society. But it’s also something we can take for granted. Having identification can mean entry into entertainment venues, or access to goods and services. For many in our community, having ID is something that’s hard to come by and hard to hold on to.
Whether you are returning to an office environment or having others join you in what was a quiet space after this long, it’s natural that this change may take some getting used to.
While it may look like a simple care package, The Kid Kit is a powerful tool that helps families build stronger relationships while also guiding their child’s development. In turn, children are better prepared for the social aspects of starting school and can focus on academics. And we know that success in school can help kids stay in school until graduation, which helps to break the cycle of poverty.
We can become more anti-racist by actively reflecting on the language we use, its origins, and how we may be using harmful and racist stereotypes.
