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.
Let’s work together to align your corporate social purpose and values with the community needs you care about. Partnering with United Way gives your employees immersive personal and professional development opportunities, team-building exercises, engagement activities, and positive recognition and celebration for the difference they are making in community.
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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.
Whether you are an individual looking for support or an organization looking to collaborate, please reach out to connect.
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"Because he has the support at [the school] his marks are improving 100%… they are not as bad as they could [be] because he has people that believe in him… when he gets frustrated and he gives up on something because he can’t focus, or he can’t do this, or he can’t do that. They don’t give up on him." - Parent
Ben rushes over to you as you enter the library. He is very excited to introduce you to Emily, an alumni student who graduated from an All in for Youth school and is visiting the school. He leads you to a young lady sitting at a table in the middle of the room talking with the librarian.
Mentoring is a powerful way of lending support to a young person by teaching skills, listening to their perspectives, and creating a sense of belonging. Research demonstrates, over time, consistent interaction with a mentor increases the likelihood a child or youth will complete high school and experience success in life. Having access to a mentor improves academic outcomes, supports healthier life decisions, and decreases risky behaviours.
Children with a mentor are:
Between September 2019 and March 2020, 234 elementary and junior high students at All in for Youth schools benefitted from mentoring relationships.
