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United Way Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is committed to addressing the root causes of poverty in the region and partnering with organizations and people for greater local impact. Find out what we're doing to change lives for the better.

NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH & RECONCILIATION

Posted on: September 27th, 2021

The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday…

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Fourth Annual Expressions of Reconciliation Art & Media Contest Launches

Posted on: September 20th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE- For the fourth year, local artists of all ages and abilities are being invited…

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Additional Support for Local Organizations Addressing COVID-19

Posted on: September 15th, 2021

United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta, together with support from local donors, is…

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80 Year Milestone for Lethbridge United Way

Posted on: September 13th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE-In 2021 the local United Way is celebrating a milestone anniversary. The south western Alberta…

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United Way Re-Opening Stream of Funding for Covid-19 Relief & Recovery

Posted on: June 15th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE-The province may be moving towards the final stages of its re-opening plan, but that…

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ATB Donates $100,000 to get laptops to students in need

Posted on: April 22nd, 2021

412 Chromebooks distributed to 23 Alberta schools in partnership with United Ways LETHBRIDGE-When the pandemic…

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An Inaugural Pan-Canadian 211 Day

Posted on: February 9th, 2021

February 11th is 211 Day across North America! This year, for the first time, anyone…

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Retailer Donates $300,000 in PPE to United Ways Across Western Canada

Posted on: February 3rd, 2021

Above: The United Way office in downtown Lethbridge was temporarily transformed into a PPE distribution…

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New Unification Project Fund Aims to Address Racism, Discrimination in Lethbridge & South Western Alberta

Posted on: December 11th, 2020

LETHBRIDGE-A new fund is emerging to help south western Albertans tackle issues related to systemic…

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Second Round of ECSF Investments Made for Lethbridge & South Western Alberta

Posted on: December 9th, 2020

Lethbridge- On October 5, 2020, United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta launched a…

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