United Way funding supports a network of agencies that provide vital programming to thousands of people in Lethbridge & South Western Alberta. Programs support impactful programs and services that will provide long term outcomes and respond to the most immediate and pressing needs.
To be able to tackle to toughest problems in our communities, we must understand the root causes. We ask others to join us who are experts that can bring research to the table, passionate people that enjoy volunteering for a cause, and generous donors who want to see a change in our community.
Together we then invest our available resources in the wisest and the most strategic ways to see the most effective change.
Together we are United to Support.
Our impact report demonstrates the incredible generosity of our donors, the collective impact made in Lethbridge & South Western Alberta, and the uniqueness of our organization through our events, volunteers and our team.
Our community impact framework is based on programs that support our community through our three pillars:
Our Outcomes
Change must be inclusive
We work with multiple partners, agencies, government, people who have lived experiences, volunteers and donors who are working together to be change makers. We gather research to identify where help is needed most.
United Way Lethbridge & South Western Alberta focuses on the following outcomes:
Poverty to Possibility
- Families and individuals have access to nutritious food
- Housing security is available to more individuals and families
- Skills training assists those needing to advance their abilities to maintain employment
- Individuals are able to manage their personal finances effectively through supportive resources and training opportunities.
Almost 4 million Canadians are considered to be living in poverty.
$1065 is the average amount a family of 4 will see their grocery bill increase this year.
Healthy People Strong Communities
- Families and individuals have access to nutritious food
- Housing security is available to more individuals and families
- Skills training assists those needing to advance their abilities to maintain employment
- Individuals are able to manage their personal finances effectively through supportive resources and training opportunities.
Almost 4 million Canadians are considered to be living in poverty.
$1065 is the average amount a family of 4 will see their grocery bill increase this year.
All That Kids Can Be
- Children and youth are successful in school
- Kids develop positive relationships with adults and peers at home, at school and in the neighbourhood and contribute to the community in a meaningful way
- Children are healthy and engaged in day to day activities.
1 in 3 children in Canada are at risk of going to school hungry.
1 in 3 people in Canada experienced bullying as a child
We are a community
United Way Lethbridge & South Western Alberta engages people to solve social issues and improve local lives. With your support we are making the impossible, possible. When you contribute to or participate in our community wide programs and our initiatives you are a part of lasting social change