Your donor report is more than numbers — it’s a reflection of lives changed, paths reimagined, and the growing force of equity-driven leaders refusing to wait for change.
To our powerful Women United community,
This past year wasn’t just remarkable — it was transformational.
Because of your generosity and conviction, more women have access to shelter. More kids are walking into classrooms with what they need. More families led by single-moms are finding strength through trauma-informed support.
You showed up in force time and time again — and it mattered. From building backpacks filled with school supplies to doubling your impact in the fight against gender-based violence, from packing the room at our biggest-ever networking event to celebrating inclusive leadership that uplifts and transforms — this is what collective power looks like.
And we’re just getting started. In the year ahead, you can expect bold ideas, deeper partnerships, and even greater impact.
For now, read on to learn more about the lives you have already touched through your support of United Way. Your Donor Report is more than numbers — it’s a reflection of lives changed, paths reimagined, and the growing force of equity-driven leaders refusing to wait for change.
Thank you for your commitment to our Women United movement.
With unstoppable gratitude,
Corinna Mulyk & Heather MacCallum
Co-Chairs, Women United Cabinet 2024–25
Women United’s tremendous outpouring of volunteer time, advocacy, and financial support has a positive ripple effect. Your generosity has meant essential programming, resources, and services are there when people need them the most.
donated by 1,471 Women United supporters to remove barriers for women, girls, and families across the Alberta Capital Region
in United Way funding allocated toward 21 social agencies that serve local women and families
unique services were accessed by women and girls through United Way funded agency partners
women and girls participated in United Way programs and initiatives
donated by supporters to Women United’s online fundraiser against gender based violence
backpacks of school supplies assembled by Women United volunteers for local vulnerable students
With rising needs, increasing costs, and complex social challenges, local agencies must be nimble to meet people where they are. In 2024, our United Way launched a bold new investment model — funding entire frontline agencies rather than specific programs. This approach strengthens the capacity of 52 local non-profits to respond to emerging issues affecting individuals and families. Your support of Women United helps ensure services remain accessible, flexible, and deeply rooted in community.
Your support helped United Way invest in 21 local agencies that serve women and families — many of them new to our network. Agencies like the Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre, Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, and SAiF Society are using this flexible funding to expand services, improve staff wellness, and meet urgent needs more effectively.
This new investment model acts as a safety net — supporting not only those accessing services, but the front-line teams delivering them. Together, we’re helping more women and girls reach their full potential.
As the cost of living rises, many women are reaching out for help for the first time. Thanks to your support, United Way and its partners are addressing financial stress through a wholistic lens.
This work is possible because of your belief in economic empowerment and your trust in the strength of community.
Women United plays a critical role in ensuring local survivors of gender-based and family violence can find safety, support, and healing.
With your continued commitment, we can walk alongside survivors on their journey to safety and recovery.
When women thrive, their children thrive — and those ripple effects last for generations. Women United’s support helps strengthen families and give young people the tools to grow into healthy, capable adults.
Your dedication to Women United is helping create generational change — starting with the youngest among us.
Behind every statistic is a story — and these are just a few of the real lives changed thanks to your support. The challenges facing women and families in our region are complex and deeply connected: poverty, violence, mental health, financial strain, and access to education often intersect. But thanks to Women United donors, United Way and its partners provide community-based solutions that meet people where they are — and create pathways to safety, stability, and strength. While names have been changed to protect individuals’ privacy, the experiences and impact you’ll read about here are very real.
Help us grow our local Women United movement. Share this report with friends, family, and colleagues who believe in empowering women and girls, creating equity, and building a strong and vibrant community where no one is left behind.
Not already part of the Women United network? Learn more about the issues affecting local women and girls and how United Way and funded partner programs are helping. Plus, get invitations to upcoming Women United events and opportunities.
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