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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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In the face of the challenges over the last year, there was good news to share too. From curating a kid-friendly reading list to powerful stories of resilience, here are five stories you might have missed last year.
Maritza shares her story of escaping Colombia and coming to Canada as a refugee, and how her experience – and the support she received from United Way-funded programs – helped her rebuild her life.
It’s the season of friendship, generosity, magic, and goodwill toward all. As you’re making a list and checking it twice, consider adding “a stronger and more resilient community” by supporting United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.
You can make this holiday season warm and bright for thousands of people in need. Help fill the Fort Edmonton Park train with Coats for Kids & Families donations at The Edmonton Christmas Market.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region participe au Fonds de relance des services communautaires, un investissement de 400 millions de dollars dans les organismes de bienfaisance et les organismes à but non lucratif.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region takes part in the Community Services Recovery Fund – a $400 million investment in charities and non-profits.
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is rallying residents of the metropolitan region to support our most vulnerable community members during a season of urgent need.
Participants share how they changed their lives and achieved their dreams with support from United Way’s financial empowerment initiative.
Period poverty is impacting people in the Alberta Capital Region, but United Way’s Period Promise is here to help.
Coats for Kids and Families anticipates a high demand for winter gear for vulnerable families due to inflation, cost of living, and newcomer settlement.
Over 70 United Way volunteers from 16 Edmonton-region engineering firms came together to transform Camp Yowochas, a year-round outdoor education centre and campsite run by YWCA Edmonton.
