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Tag: Socioeconomic Well-Being
Who Helps the Helpers: The affordability crisis hits our social sector
Canadians are in the thick of an ongoing affordability crisis. Inflation and the cost of...
Basic Needs, CEO, COVID-19, Financial Stability, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingMeet United Way of Calgary and Area’s 2023 Campaign Co-Chairs
Read about our 2023 Campaign Co-Chairs Jana Mosley and Vivek Warrier and their involvement in...
Community Impact, Healthy Relationships, Socioeconomic Well-BeingRising Above: looking back at the Calgary Floods
In June 2013, Calgary faced one of the most devastating natural disasters in its history....
Community Impact, Socioeconomic Well-BeingUCeed Social Impact Fund: A supported start for Calgary social enterprises
The Social Impact Fund was created in collaboration with United Way of Calgary and Area...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Financial Stability, Innovation, Socioeconomic Well-BeingA Better Tomorrow Starts with Thanking You
As we look ahead, we see more of the same challenges and undoubtedly many new...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe Tomorrow Fund: creating a better tomorrow, today
With inflation continuing to impact household budgets and mental health and social isolation concerns on...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Financial Stability, Intergenerational Trauma, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe High Cost of Poverty with Poverty Talks!
Deep insights into the ripple effects of poverty.
Basic Needs, Innovation, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-Being2022 Alberta Bhayana Awards – Celebrating the Vital Work of Non-Profits Across Our Province
This Wednesday, we celebrated the work of non-profits across Alberta and recognized the dedicated staff...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe big shift: Systemic change for a future of prosperity
In this second installment of a multi-part series, United Way of Calgary and Area continues...
Basic Needs, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingBeyond bank balances: Examining Calgary’s inflation crisis
If you scan any headline these days, the story of rising global prices is not...
Basic Needs, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFighting for Socioeconomic Well-being for All 2SLGBTQ+ People
United Way of Calgary and Area is honoured to be part of the celebration for...
COVID-19, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCommon Ground Gardening: Sowing the Seeds of Community
A container-based gardening project seeks to create conversations around community and food insecurity in Forest...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingIn the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tsis, also known as Calgary.