Earlier this week, blogger and writer Louise Gallagher spent some time with participants of the Urban Exposure Project. The project, run by United Way’s BeCause initiative, brings together amateur photographers interested in learning about social issues. Here’s...
Rocky Huff finally has closure. Two years ago Huff robbed a Calgary Scotiabank during a long battle with depression. He is currently serving jail time on weekends, and has been sharing his story as a way to...
Depression has been in the news a lot lately. Last week, the Calgary Counselling Centre announced that it is expanding its services to contend with the problem. “Depression is growing,” CEO Dr. Robbie Babins-Wagner told...
Here’s our regular news roundup about social issues in the Calgary area: Counselling centre expands treatment programs for growing problem of depression – Calgary Herald Clinic for pregnant women in poverty expands – CBC News Alberta jobs take big...
Our thoughts are with Premier Klein’s family during this difficult time. At United Way, we are grateful for the years he spent working for us in the 1960s, managing our public relations. Even in his...
Happy Friday! Here’s our weekly roundup of media stories about social issues in Calgary: New housing for working poor The Drop-In Centre is hoping to get its northeast low-income housing project off the ground, and...
How can we win on social issues in Calgary? To start, we need an understanding of what exactly these problems are, and how they’re changing. Community planners have this insight. They are in close contact with...
How many of you wake up every morning with a big smile on your face and an immeasurable feeling of hope in your heart? This has been my experience during my first year at United...
Here’s a roundup of recent media stories on social issues affecting Calgary: Ahead of the game in Alberta Calgary Herald columnist Karin Klassen singles out Alberta’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness for praise. When it...
A year into its life, the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness still gleams like new. The sprawling community centre — which includes a library, a YMCA and a human services area called 1,000 Voices —...
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