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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
Updates
We are pleased to share that as of November 2021, United Way Board Director Crystal Good Rider has been appointed to the First Nations Women’s Council on Economic Security by the Alberta Government’s Minister of Indigenous Relations.
The work of this council is to make life safer for Indigenous... more
Press Releases
Above: Ari Gilbert (3rd place winner), Naima Young Pine (1st place winner), Lorali Day Chief (2nd place winner)
LETHBRIDGE- The four winners of the fourth annual Expressions of Reconciliation Art & Media Contest are being celebrated for their creativity, passion and consideration for the... more
Updates
The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta will join the City of Lethbridge, and many organizations and community partners across... more
Press Releases
LETHBRIDGE- For the fourth year, local artists of all ages and abilities are being invited to get creative for a chance to win a cash prize in the #YQL Expressions of Reconciliation Art & Media Contest.
The contest, a collaboration between United Way, the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory... more
Updates
United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta, together with support from local donors, is providing more support to community agencies dedicated to keeping the people of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta safe and well during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The General COVID-19 Relief &... more
Press Releases
LETHBRIDGE-In 2021 the local United Way is celebrating a milestone anniversary. The south western Alberta branch of the organization has been serving Lethbridge and the surrounding area for 80 years. To celebrate, they’ll be raising the United Way flag at Lethbridge City Hall on Monday, September... more
Press Releases
LETHBRIDGE-The province may be moving towards the final stages of its re-opening plan, but that doesn’t mean the pandemic is altogether over. United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is re-opening a stream of funding and will distribute approximately $80,000.00 to charity organizations... more
Press Releases
412 Chromebooks distributed to 23 Alberta schools in partnership with United Ways
LETHBRIDGE-When the pandemic hit and schools in Alberta went virtual, it was a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings living under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes.... more