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Wendy learned the importance of giving back at a young age. Now she helps kids finish high school. “I came home from school one day and my mom was in the kitchen. I looked in the living room and noticed our couch was missing. I looked at my mom and said, ‘What happened to the sofa?’ She said, ‘You... more
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Emily struggled at school, but a United Way program helped her get on track. “When I was in grade 11, I had a big falling-out with my family and ended up moving out. After I left my family home, I felt really overwhelmed by having to manage school and life. Just getting to school was a challenge on... more
Press Releases
LETHBRIDGE- On Monday, December 9, United Way gathered at CASA with members of the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Council and the Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network – partners in organizing the art & media contest, now in its second year. The contest winners were officially announced,... more
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LETHBRIDGE-United Way’s Coats for Kids & Families collection has wrapped up for another year, and with 245 coats and 223 other winter accessories donated, the organizers say it was a success. “The goal this year was to increase the number of coats collected,” said program coordinator Connolly... more
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LETHBRIDGE-Following September’s Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge, three local organizations are aiming to keep the discussion going through creative expression. The second annual #YQL Expressions of Reconciliation art and media contest offers local artists of all ages a chance to win one of three... more
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LETHBRIDGE-Are you ready to get cold for a cause? Join the U of L Management Students' Society for a polar plunge that helps make local issues like social isolation and education inequality #UNIGNORABLE! Monday, October 7, 2019  |  11:00am-3:00pm Dignitaries Foot-Dip at Noon U of L Campus (bus... more
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Event Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2019   |   5:00pm Event Location:   Lethbridge City Hall (910 – 4 Ave. S.  Lethbridge)   LETHBRIDGE - Traditionally, a do-gooder is a well-meaning person with unrealistic ideas of philanthropy, but United Way is looking to take back the word, and turn being a do-... more
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Terry Huisman, Business Manager for the Lethbridge Hurricanes (left) presents a cheque in the amount of $26,000+ to, Janelle Marietta-Vasquez, Director Operations for United Way, and United Way raffle volunteers  Harley No-Runner and Terry Eaglespeaker. Photo by Erica Perreaux (@perreauxphoto)... more
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LETHBRIDGE-United Way is once again inviting registered Canadian charities in Lethbridge and South Western Alberta to apply for funding to support programs for people and families in the 2019-2020 year. Proposed programs will align with United Way’s visions of alleviating poverty; building healthy... more