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Join a vibrant community of changemakers dedicated to uplifting women by removing barriers, and creating an equitable and just community where ALL women and girls can thrive.
Throughout history and today, women have been faced with complex challenges preventing them from living their best lives.
Women United is focused on ensuring women have full and equal access to resources and opportunities to help them overcome these barriers. Women United supporters come together in their purpose to create a brighter future for women and their families.
Over 70% of low-wage earners in Edmonton are women.
Your contribution goes directly to United Way programs and frontline agencies in the Edmonton area offering services and resources to women and girls who face intersectional barriers to success.
Women and girls represent 2/3 of family violence victims.
Together, we can build a future where all women and girls have the opportunity to thrive.
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$200 can provide one hour of individual counselling for a woman experiencing domestic violence.
$500 can provide childcare for a mother to complete a financial empowerment series.
$1,200 can provide resources to empower 12 women in a job training program.
$2,500 can provide 8 months of trauma counselling to a woman experiencing sexual exploitation.
As a Women United donor, you gain more than the satisfaction of giving.
Join women driving meaningful social change while developing a deeper connection to issues affecting your community.
Share knowledge with women who understand the challenges experienced by women and share knowledge to overcome these barriers.
Connect with like-minded passionate changemakers who are committed to addressing issues facing vulnerable women and girls in our community
We rally together because we all believe in building up our communities, but our why's, our backgrounds, and our personalities are all so different. These connections lead to new opportunities, self-reflection and a lot of laughs. You can leave a Women United event feeling great for so many reasons - contribution, connections, and a fun experience! Heather MacCallum Co-Chair, Women United Cabinet
We rally together because we all believe in building up our communities, but our why's, our backgrounds, and our personalities are all so different. These connections lead to new opportunities, self-reflection and a lot of laughs. You can leave a Women United event feeling great for so many reasons - contribution, connections, and a fun experience!
Discover the inspiring volunteers driving change in our community as members of the Women United Cabinet.
To celebrate International Women’s Day and embrace this year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, Susanne graciously shares her personal journey of self-discovery and recovery.
In celebration of National Mentoring Month, United Way supporters share how mentorship has shaped their lives and why they champion this important volunteer opportunity that supports mental wellness and grows their skills.
In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child, passionate changemakers share why they’re making a difference through Women United.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is proud to congratulate our Women United Co-Chair Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji on her appointment to the Women United Global Leadership Council! Acting as the sole Canadian representative, Danisha joins a group of dynamic leaders mobilizing to advance gender equity and advocating for access to quality, affordable, educational childcare.