Poverty is a far-reaching, complex issue, and a lasting one. Once in the cycle of poverty, it is extremely difficult to overcome and can affect future generations. United Way is committed to ensuring access to immediate support for families and individuals.
Funding Priorities
The focus of healthy people, strong communities is to engage and mobilize residents to take collective action to improve access to, and increase the availability of resources needed to revitalize and strengthen neighborhoods.
Children and youth are the future of our communities. To become successful, independent adults, children and youth need a good start in life, access to early literacy and development programs, positive school experiences during the middle years and to graduate from high school.
News, Blog, Press Releases & Updates
News Articles
Blog Posts
More people turn to 211 as needs increase significantly
Every year on February 11, the United Way Centraide network celebrates 211 Day to raise awareness and accentuate the importance of the 211 services in our communities. In 2022, as inflation exacerbated existing economic strain, causing... more
News Articles
Press Releases
Alberta Living Wage Network releases 2022 new living wages
For Immediate Release
Nov. 15, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - According to the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN), a living wage reflects what earners in a family need to bring home based on the actual costs of living in a specific community. ALWN... more
Press Releases
LETHBRIDGE - The Social Health Equity Network of Lethbridge & Area, also known as SHENLA, is releasing a new report titled 2022 Lethbridge Child and Family Poverty Report: Laying the Groundwork for a Just Recovery1.
The report, prepared by HELPSEEKER with financial support from the City of... more
Press Releases
Pictured: Janelle Marietta (left) passes leadership of United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta to new executive director Jaci Zalesak
LETHBRIDGE-As the local United Way gears up for the 2022 Community Fundraising Campaign, the organization welcomes a new, yet familiar face to the... more
Blog Posts
A United Way funded program helped Sylvanna come out of her shell—and paved the way for her to attend university.
“I’ve been involved with United Way since before I was officially a member of any organizations, because my dad and all his siblings were members when they were little, too. I think it’... more
Upcoming Events
16
Mar
2023
The U of L Dhillon Business Students' Association is once again hosting an unforgettable event that makes a real difference in the community!
The Chillin' 4 Charity event challenges you to raise pledges from people who want to see you get cold for a cause.
SIGN UP OR DONATE NOW!
Chillin' 4... more
25
Jul
2023
United Way's Local Love Golf Classic is a chance to hit the links and show your local love for communities in Lethbridge and South Western Alberta!
United Way is excited to invite you back to the course! Featuring a day on one of the most scenic golf courses in southern Alberta, a delicious post-... more
