United Way looks at the big picture to deliver a coordinated network of services and programs to address a range of needs for children and families who are living in poverty.
Behind all our work, there are people like you who get involved in big and small ways. Help us ensure a better future for families living in poverty by getting involved.
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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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Join a movement of female leaders who are actively making change in the community.
A global initiative delivered by United Ways around the world, this giving circle aims to bring together a collective of individuals who share a belief in the power of women, a commitment to social justice and workplace equality, and who are looking to develop a deeper connection to issues affecting their communities.
Women United is a growing movement of more than 70,000 women around the world dedicated to creating equal opportunity for all. Locally, this network of strong female philanthropists and their allies brings people together to create lasting social change.
Through mentorship, advocacy for mental wellness, and amplifying marginalized voices, Women United aims to empower women through mutual support— both its supporters and those in our community who are at risk of falling into and experiencing poverty.
United Way experts deeply connected to social issues in our region will be able to leverage the collective power of Women United to direct resources and supports to the areas of greatest need for our marginalized and vulnerable female-identifying neighbours.
(Above) Women United participants filling backpacks in support of our Tools for School initiative.
(Above) Guests networking at Wonder of Women, Women United’s launch event, 2022.
Women United Connect is an exclusive series of events for supporters to come together to learn about need in our community while becoming an active part of the solution. By addressing issues of equity for women and girls through connection, learning, empathy, and resilience, at Women United Connect events you will be empowered to create social impact through mutual support and collective action.
Connect events will be held quarterly each year.
Day of Caring Connect: Summer (July 11 and 13, 2023)
Take action at this hands-on volunteer opportunity connecting you with United Way’s Tools for School initiative. Help to lessen the financial burden on families with a limited income as well as single-parents – many of whom are women – by helping to ensure thousands of children in our region have the tools they need to help them succeed.
Network Connect: Fall 2023
Generate social and professional connections with Women United supporters, allies, and other community-minded people at this intentional networking event. Learn about an area of equity advocacy, share ideas, collaborate, and discuss how, by leveraging the collective power of Women United, you can be part of the solution.
Mentorship Connect: Winter 2024
Meet and network with local frontline agencies and organizations that offer mentorship resources to women and girls at this community partnership event. Activate your social purpose by building your awareness of the complexity of needs that exist, and the co-ordinated network of resources that address and support the success of women and girls through mentorship services.
Signature Connect: Spring 2024
Join supporters, allies, guests, and community leaders to celebrate the collective action and previous year’s impact of Women United. Learn about the fundraising results of this powerful local social movement and how, together, you have made a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community though your advocacy, generosity, and volunteerism.
This can provide one hour of individual counselling for a woman experiencing domestic violence.
This can provide childcare for a mother to complete a financial empowerment series, creating economic stability.
This can provide resources to empower 12 women in a job training program.
This can provide eight months of trauma counselling to an individual experiencing sexual exploitation.
Over 60% of those accessing poverty supports are women. Your donation will help break the cycle of poverty for vulnerable women and girls in our community. Donate today.
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Empower U went online to ensure this important financial literacy work didn’t stop empowering vulnerable women from taking control of their finances.
An inclusive international movement of more than 70,000 women and allies, Women United works to support and empower marginalized and vulnerable female-identifying neighbours through mentorship, mental wellness advocacy, and programs provided by United Way’s partner frontline community agencies.
Sign up to find out about future Women United activities, events, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities.
By combining our collective power — financial resources, talents, and connections — with United Way’s network, not only are we building authentic relationships with community-minded women and allies, we’re also actively working to break the cycle of poverty affecting women and families in our region. When women thrive, the community thrives. – Regina Davis, Women United Co-Chair
By combining our collective power — financial resources, talents, and connections — with United Way’s network, not only are we building authentic relationships with community-minded women and allies, we’re also actively working to break the cycle of poverty affecting women and families in our region. When women thrive, the community thrives.
– Regina Davis, Women United Co-Chair
