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.
When you support United Way, you are an important part of a movement with others who share your social purpose and want the best for our community. Your contribution to United Way stays 100% local, providing life-changing support to individuals and families within the Edmonton region.
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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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United Way of the Alberta Capital Region works collaboratively across the social services sector, identifying pressing community needs and implementing the most impactful solutions. Partner with us and join movement of changemakers, united by a common social purpose and a shared vision for our community.
“United Way’s outcomes and values align with Families First, making for a beautiful partnership. Through United Way, we not only receive funding but also opportunities to collaborate with other agencies, share our agency story, and access different training. When you are supported with United Way funds, you are supported by your own community members.” Fort Saskatchewan Families First Society
“United Way’s outcomes and values align with Families First, making for a beautiful partnership. Through United Way, we not only receive funding but also opportunities to collaborate with other agencies, share our agency story, and access different training. When you are supported with United Way funds, you are supported by your own community members.”
Amplifying our impact
United Way’s approach ensures contributions and resources are used effectively to respond to the complex issues in the community, while improving collaboration and amplifying our impact.
When you support United Way, you become a crucial part of a movement of changemakers, united by a common social purpose and a shared vision for our community. Together, through your actions and resources, we amplify our impact, making a significant difference right here in the Alberta Capital Region.
Rapid response in a crisis
In times of crisis and emergencies, United Way mobilizes quickly to support our funded partners’ needs, and in turn, the needs of people in our community.
Social sector support and capacity building
We bring the social sector together to support capacity building through evaluation, data analysis, and shared learning opportunities.
We unlock solutions to meet Edmonton and area’s greatest needs by supporting more than 50 community agencies in the region.
List last updated September 2023
Aboriginal Counseling Services Association of Alberta
Alberta Parenting for the Future Association
Ben Calf Robe Society
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
BGC Fort Saskatchewan
Bissell Centre
Boyle Street Community Services
Boys and Girls Club of Leduc
Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County
Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area Society
Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region
CEASE: Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation
Centre for Family Literacy Society of Alberta
CHANGE Health Alberta
Connect Society – Deafness, Education, Advocacy & Family Services
e4c
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
Edmonton John Howard Society
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
Edmonton Social Planning Council
Edmonton’s Food Bank
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta
The Family Centre of Northern Alberta
Fort Saskatchewan Families First Society
Fyrefly Institute
Gateway Association for Community Living
Governors of University of Alberta – Community University Partnership
Jewish Family Services
KARA Family Resource Centre
Leduc & District Food Bank
Linking Generations Society of Alberta
Next Step II Senior High School – Fort Saskatchewan
Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
Operation Friendship Seniors Society
P.A.L.S.-Project Adult Literacy Society
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) Society
Parkland Food Bank Society
Riseup Society Alberta
A Safe Place
Saffron Centre Ltd.
Sage Seniors Association
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village
St. Albert Family Resource Centre
Terra Centre for Teen Parents
The Today Family Violence Help Centre
YMCA of Northern Alberta
Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS)
YWCA Edmonton
Learn more about our funding criteria, our decision-making process, and the current funding opportunities.
