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February 11th is 211 Day across North America!
This year, for the first time, anyone living anywhere in Canada can pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 to reach a Service Navigator for information on community-based health, social and government services in or near their community. The service is free... more
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Above: The United Way office in downtown Lethbridge was temporarily transformed into a PPE distribution centre, supplying items to over 60 charities and nonprofits in the region.
LETHBRIDGE-The United Way office in downtown Lethbridge has been a hot spot over the last few weeks since it was... more
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LETHBRIDGE-A new fund is emerging to help south western Albertans tackle issues related to systemic racism and discrimination. The Unification Project Fund officially launches today, in support of local programs, education and action on the subject.
Evan Wardley, a former Pronghorns hockey player... more
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Lethbridge- On October 5, 2020, United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta launched a second call for applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support... more
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United Way agencies helped AJ when he left home as a teen. Now, he’s reconnected with his family, thinking about school, and helping other young people.
“I should have been successful, but I wasn’t.
When I was nine or 10, I was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). That led to other... more
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Winners have been notified, and prizes have been awarded in the third annual #YQL Expressions of Reconciliation Art & Media Contest.
“It’s been a challenging year where a lot of events have been modified or cancelled,” said Connolly Tate-Mitchell, marketing and communications coordinator at... more
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Ken was a single dad experiencing tough times, but United Way agencies helped him get back on his feet—and now he pays it forward
“I grew up in Canada and was able to take advantage of the opportunity that provided me. I went to school, got a post-secondary education, worked and had a family. I... more
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Above: DBSA Director of Charity Callum Hakin prepares for a slushie to the face in support of the 2020 Chillin' 4 Charity event.
Lethbridge- Despite the added challenge of moving the event online, the Dhillon Business Students’ Association is pleased with the outcome of 2020’s Chillin’ 4 Charity... more
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Free, confidential service helps people impacted by COVID-19 to navigate available community and government supports
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada will soon have access to 211, a free, confidential information navigation service that connects people to critical government and community-based health... more