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Helping one person can create tangible ripples of positive impact in our community. We partner with compassionate individuals to build a system of support that surrounds the person in need, making the greatest possible impact in our communities.

THIS IS WHAT IMPACT LOOKS LIKE

24,248
donors
31,442
volunteers
557,809
volunteer hours
that support
109
programs at 83 agencies
45
collaborative initiatives

to help

161,246
Individuals build better lives

This work is supported by our generous donors who rely on us to invest their resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively.

$8,872,751
invested in overcoming poverty
$10,664,662
invested in successful kids
$17,396,192
invested in strong communities
+ $7,087,928
total funds designated as donor choice*
$44,021,532


Total United Way 2019 Community Investment**

* United Way does not evaluate programs or initiatives funded exclusively through donor choice.

**This total includes $665,000 that was disbursed from the Tomorrow Fund. The Tomorrow Fund is United Way’s legacy fund, offering Calgarians the opportunity to build powerful legacies that reflect their values and vision for the future.

A message from our President & CEO

This year, United Way of Calgary and Area is celebrating its 80th birthday. This marks 80 years of building relationships that have helped shape the community we live in today. Over our eight decades, our original purposeβ€”to improve lives through the power of communitiesβ€”hasn’t changed. Yet, how we fulfill that purpose has evolved over time to address the challenges of a changing world.

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Our Work

United Way of Calgary and Area exists to improve local lives. We do this by helping Calgary and area identify its most pressing social issues and find solutions that change lives. We partner with agencies, donors, corporations, volunteers, academia, and governments in a collective effort to build a resilient community where everyone thrives.

In 2019, our community helped 179,162 individuals build better lives.

Calgary 157,198

Chestermere 865

Cochrane 12,082

High River 1,455

Okotoks 5,637

Strathmore 2,861

Calgary 157,198

Chestermere 865

Cochrane 12,082

High River 1,455

Okotoks 5,637

Strathmore 2,861

Our Supporters

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our supporters. They dedicate thousands of hours and millions of dollars every year to make our communities safer, more inclusive, and better for everyone. They push us to work smarter, and partner with us in discovering new ways of responding to changing community needs. They look to us to lead the way in large-scale initiatives that have the power to improve entire systems. They play an integral part in driving social change and are a vital part of our community.

This is collective impact.


This is you.


Thank you.

Our Supporters