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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.

Black Velvet Parent Company Pledges Support to Community Partners Addressing Covid-19

Posted on: April 20th, 2020

LETHBRIDGE- At the end of March, Heaven Hill Brands, owners of Lethbridge’s Black Velvet Distillery…

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ATB Financial Supports Alberta United Ways to Tackle Impacts of COVID-19

Posted on: April 10th, 2020

LETHBRIDGE- On Thursday, April 9, ATB announced $250,000 in funding for United Ways across Alberta…

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Response to COVID-19

Posted on: March 17th, 2020

TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE The United Way office will be closed to the public until further…

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Reading Between the Lines

Posted on: March 11th, 2020

When Jayce’s Kids fell behind in reading, a United Way-funded program helped them improve their…

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Bonding Over Books

Posted on: February 3rd, 2020

How United Way supporter Alixandra found a way to share her love of reading with…

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Helping Teens Reach Their Potential

Posted on: January 18th, 2020

Wendy learned the importance of giving back at a young age. Now she helps kids…

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A Lesson in Empowerment

Posted on: January 7th, 2020

Emily struggled at school, but a United Way program helped her get on track. “When…

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Winners Announced in second #YQL Expressions of Reconciliation contest

Posted on: December 9th, 2019

LETHBRIDGE- On Monday, December 9, United Way gathered at CASA with members of the Reconciliation…

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Spreading warmth – Successful coat drive for United Way

Posted on: December 5th, 2019

LETHBRIDGE-United Way’s Coats for Kids & Families collection has wrapped up for another year, and…

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