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2021

Improving Local Lives

Looking Ahead

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As we move into the early days of recovery, United Way remains focused on our purpose: mobilizing communities for lasting social change.

We have an aspiration for our city, to build a resilient and caring community where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging in an equitable, diverse, and inclusive Calgary and area.

Your Work

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Planet Youth

The working vision of Planet Youth Calgary is to enhance the well-being and resilience of local youth, empowering them to live their best life.

4 photos the depict United Ways 4 areas of focus which include Socio-economic Well-Being; Social Inclusion; Mental Health; and Healthy Relationships.

Our Four Areas of Focus

Our focus on the four, key ingredients of healthy, strong and happy communities that we introduced in 2021 – socio-economic well-being; social inclusion; mental health; and healthy relationships – continues to influence and guide our work in 2022. We know that focusing on these quality-of-life conditions is the surest way to create positive, enduring change in our community, and to make space for people to contribute as meaningful members of society.

A Better Tomorrow

Even as we continue to deal with the uncertainties of the pandemic, there is much to look forward to in 2022, and beyond. For every challenge, there’s an opportunity to emerge from two plus years of solitary existences and solo victories. The most reassuring thought comes from knowing that United, We Make the Biggest Difference.

2021

Improving Local Lives