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Enriching lives for seniors, with seniors

Thanks in part to support from United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, Sage Seniors Association provides a holistic range of programs and services to local seniors – all aimed at helping them connect with each other, break down barriers, and thrive.

Stress-busting tips to beat burnout

Mental health has been an ongoing concern, even before the pandemic caused social isolation and increased stress at home and work. Burnout can easily happen when we feel overwhelmed.

SCRs Nick Boquiren & Colleen Highet help renovate the Fort Saskatchewan Boys and Girls Club.

SCRs do local good through another virtual fundraising season

Sponsored Campaign Representatives are critical to our campaign success each year, and the impact United Way's work has in the Edmonton region. SCRs come from a variety of backgrounds, work experience, and talents, but they all share the desire to help those living in poverty.

Mom and toddler son make period promise

Period poverty occurs when someone lacks the menstrual products they need, and it’s a more common issue in our community than you probably think.

Supporting community healing from residential school trauma

With 94 calls to action mostly directed at governments, it's easy to think that individuals can’t make a difference. But we can.

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The Local Bus That Delivers Empowerment

The C.O.W. Bus breaks down stigma to build family literacy and strengthen our community.

Students at an All in for Youth school

Schools see an increase in much-needed services

Because of United Way supporters, we can increase services for students at three schools and services are now available in eight schools.

School supplies at local school

Let’s rally to provide tools for student success

Summer is when our community rallies together to make sure students have the school supplies they need. The demand for school supplies has increased.

Dapper Beaver coffee and coffee mug

Using coffee to create change

The Dapper Beaver Coffee Company gives back to the Edmonton community through volunteering and donating to United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.

Let’s build a better Canada, together

This Canada Day, take the time to reflect on these truths and commit to the reconciliation needed to heal these deep wounds. Together, we can transform Canada into the place that many of us already think it is.

Helping newcomers experience Wahkohtowin

Indigenous people in Edmonton share Wahkohtowin by welcoming newcomers to Canada through sharing culture and community.