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.
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The latest news and stories about United Way of the Alberta Capital Region and how we are changing lives in our community, together.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region’s President & CEO, Rob Yager, shares his gratitude for our supporters who step up to make a difference and introduce some of the people you’ve helped.
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It can be difficult to find the right words when helping kids navigate scary or hard topics. Learn how to have empowering and honest conversations with guidance from a mental health expert from The Family Centre.
From enhancing employee engagement to nurturing a shared sense of community, local organizations and communities reap the benefits of United Way workplace campaigns.
Your support of United Way's 211 Alberta helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time.
Your support of United Way's Coats for Kids & Families will keep our community warm, one coat at a time.
The Edmonton region’s engineering community joins forces to make a lasting impact through skilled volunteerism in support of United Way and Edmonton John Howard Society.
In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child, passionate changemakers share why they’re making a difference through Women United.
As we learn and grow as an organization, our United Way is committed to being active participants in the Truth and Reconciliation journey, as individuals and within our communities. Our United Way staff and volunteers share some resources that have helped them in their own understanding and growth.
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.
As Labour Day approaches, let’s talk about the impact menstruation has on people in the workplace — especially for employees without easy access to period products or washrooms on the job.
Through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, your local United Way is helping community service organizations adapt their programs and services through pandemic recovery and beyond.
The need for school supplies continues to rise in the Alberta Capital Region as Tools for School receives more than 21,000 requests for supplies to help local students.
Make your Mark equips students with the skills, knowledge, and empathy necessary to make a difference in their classrooms, communities, and the world.
