UNITED WAY INVESTMENTS

United Way of and Area brings together agencies, donors, corporations, volunteers, and government to create lasting social change in the communities we serve. United Way solves complex social issues by investing in the social sector, leading key initiatives, collaborating across sectors, and advocating for systems change to help people overcome poverty, set kids up for success, and build strong communities. By strategically investing in programs, initiatives, and collaborations that address root causes of #unignorable issues, United Way connects individuals with opportunities that help them thrive.

UNITED WAY’S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES OVERCOMING POVERTY STRONG COMMUNITIES Every day, 1 in 5 Calgarians worry about having 1 in 3 Calgarians don’t feel they belong in their enough money for food community Enough for All 2.0 Community Hubs Goal: Cut the poverty rate by 30% by 2023 This is a partnership between United Way, The City This is a joint strategy with The City of Calgary, Vibrant of Calgary, and Rotary Clubs of Calgary to address our Communities Calgary, and Momentum to steward the city’s need for strong communities. implementation of Calgary’s community-driven poverty Community Hubs are designed to serve more than reduction strategy. 200,000 Calgarians, and are now being activated in the priority neighbourhoods of Bowness, Greater Forest Lawn, Sunalta, Village Square, and North of McKnight. SUCCESSFUL KIDS In total, Community Hubs engaged more than 33,500 Every year, 1 in 5 Calgary youth do not complete Calgarians in 2018. high school on time 211 – Information and Referral Service All In for Youth This is a partnership between United Way, The City A city-wide movement focused on high school of Calgary, and Distress Centre Calgary that offers completion and helping kids reach their potential. non-emergency information and referrals for people All In for Youth provides innovative solutions to help youth who need information and support but don’t know stay in school, return to school, complete school, and who to contact. successfully transition to the workforce and adulthood. 211 connects Calgarians with thousands of community, By the end of the 2017/2018 school year, All In for Youth government, and social services, helping people cope had made 12,196 meaningful connections between youth with stressful situations before they escalate into a crisis. and adults since its inception. Free and available 24 hours a day, callers can connect with trained specialists in more than 150 languages, or Transitions to the Workforce – All In for Youth can chat confidentially on-site. A strategy to ensure youth can successfully transition from high school to further education and/or meaningful SOCIAL INNOVATION WORK work through partnerships with post-secondary The Social Impact Lab institutions. This is a partnership with local design and innovation Vulnerable youth can discover their career potential and firm, J5. The Social Impact Lab brings Calgarians link that potential to in-demand careers, launching a together to develop new solutions and address some of personalized career path for meaningful employment. our city’s most pressing challenges, such as youth mental health. Diamond Willow Youth Lodge A physical gathering space for urban Indigenous youth in Calgary to meet their complex needs, created in consultation with Elders from our community. UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES AND INITIATIVES The agencies listed below were receiving funding as of May 1, 2019. United Way strategically funds multiple programs, collaborations, and initiatives within agencies in order to achieve the greatest impact across our community. Your investments in our community allow our partner agencies to continue to thrive. OVERCOMING POVERTY STRONG COMMUNITIES ALL IN FOR YOUTH Alex, The Accessible Housing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary Aspen Family & Community Action Dignity and Area Network Society Seventh Step Society Bow Valley College BowWest Community Resource Centre Alex, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Alzheimer Society of Calgary Burns Memorial Fund Calgary Immigrant Educational Society Aspen Family & Community Network Calgary Board of Education Calgary John Howard Society Society Calgary Catholic School District Calgary Meals on Wheels Between Friends carya Centre for Newcomers Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary JA Community Kitchen Program of Calgary Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Southern Alberta Institute CUPS - Health Education Housing Calgary Chinese Community of Technology Distress Centre Calgary Service Association YMCA Calgary Hull Services Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Youth Employment Centre Making Changes Association Association Millican Ogden Community Association Calgary Communities Against FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT Momentum Sexual Abuse Oxford House Foundation of Calgary Counselling Centre Aspen Family & Community Network Prospect Human Services Society Calgary Domestic Violence Collective Society Sunrise Community Link Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association Bow Valley College Vibrant Communities Calgary Calgary John Howard Society BowWest Community Resource Centre Wood’s Homes Calgary Legal Guidance Calgary Chinese Community Workers Resource Centre Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society Service Association YW Calgary Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter Calgary Chinese Elderly Canadian Mental Health Association Citizens’ Association Calgary Immigrant SUCCESSFUL KIDS – Calgary Region carya Women’s Association Albert Park/Radisson Heights Catholic Family Service Calgary John Howard Society Community After School Program Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta Calgary Vietnamese Canadian Alex, The Closer to Home Community Association Antyx Community Arts Society Services Society carya Aspen Family & CUPS Health Education Housing Catholic Family Service Community Network Society Deaf & Hear Alberta Centre for Newcomers Between Friends Distress Centre Calgary Connections Counselling and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary, The Consulting Foundation Calgary and Area HomeFront Society for the Prevention Discovery House Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie of Domestic Violence Hull Services Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Immigrant Services Calgary Immigrant Services Calgary Calgary Bridge Foundation LINKages Society Jewish Family Service Calgary for Youth, The North Rocky View Community Momentum Calgary Immigrant Women’s Links Society Sunrise Community Link Association Ogden House Seniors’ Club Women’s Centre of Calgary Calgary John Howard Society Pathways Community Services Wood’s Homes carya Association Catholic Family Service Renfrew Educational Services Society COMMUNITY HUBS Children’s Cottage Society of Calgary Sagesse 1000Voices at the Genesis Centre (Aspen CNIB Schizophrenia Society of Alberta Family & Community Network Society) CUPS - Health Education Housing - Calgary Branch Bob Bahan Aquatic and Fitness Centre EvenStart for Children Foundation Women in Need Society Bowness Community Association of Calgary Women’s Centre of Calgary Fuse 33 Makerspace Families Matter Society of Calgary Wood’s Homes Sunalta Community Association Foothills Academy Society YW Calgary Hull Services The Alex Community Food Centre McMan Calgary & Area Village Square Leisure Centre Métis Calgary Family Services PREP Program, The CAPACITY BUILDING Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth Calgary Chamber of Wood’s Homes Voluntary Organizations YMCA Calgary Pro Bono Law Alberta

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