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.
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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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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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Goodwill Industries of Alberta activated a volunteer hub to create care packages for vulnerable people through United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Edmonton’s Centre for Family Literacy quickly adapted their programming to reach new families to share the importance of family literacy.
Empower U went online to ensure this important financial literacy work didn’t stop empowering vulnerable women from taking control of their finances.
Over the last several weeks, team members at United Way of the Alberta Capital Region have been reflecting on the uncomfortable truth that we all still have a lot to learn, and a lot to do, when it comes to combatting racism and oppression and being better allies.Each of us has a role to play in uplifting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and the greater Alberta Capital Region community.
There are so many ways people can get volunteer with United Way and we are so grateful for our tremendous group of community builders.
United Way supports men's mental health and works to break the cycle of abuse, addictions, and anger issues through counselling and addresses root causes.
Cut it Out is an innovative program bringing awareness and knowledge to salon professionals where staff might meet clients in domestic violence situations.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty theme is acting together to empower children, their families and strong communities to end poverty.
Engineering Day of Caring brought together 16 firms to challenge each other to strengthen communities across through donation, advocacy and sheer effort.
United Way offers a poverty simulation as a learning tool to help increase understanding about the difficulties living in poverty brings on a daily basis.
