Thanks to an initiative from the federal government, $400-million will be invested into local community foundations, Red Crosses and United Way’s across the country. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Lethbridge explains what the support from the Community Services Recovery Fund will be going towards. “These funds are to help the […]Read More
A new flag is now flying high at Lethbridge City Hall. The United Way of Lethbridge and SW Alberta unveiled its Community Fundraising Campaign on Monday morning. Staff from the United Way are saying this fundraiser will help families who are dealing with inflation. They say a number of people in our community are having […]Read More
A new face is taking over at the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta. Jaci Zalesak is now the Executive Director of the organization. She replaces Janelle Marietta, who is pursuing her PHD at the University of Lethbridge. Zalesak is a former chair of the Board of Directors for the United Way of […]Read More
Chances are you have had to dial 9-1-1 in your life. This life-saving service has helped so many people in life or death situations. But what should you do if you are in need of government support programs or are facing a mental health or food crisis? The United Way of Lethbridge and South Western […]Read More
Local artists are being invited to show off their creative skills for a chance to win a cash prize in the YQL Expressions of Art and Media Contest. The 4th annual contest is a combined effort drawn up by the United Way and other groups in the city to provide an opportunity to talk about […]Read More
When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. Others had to borrow laptops and Chromebooks from their schools. But thanks to a $100,000 donation from ATB Financial, students’ technology […]Read More
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