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Red Deer, Alberta T4N 2E8
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United Way Central Alberta is back – and united we are stronger
/in Press ReleasesRED DEER, AB — The 2022 United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) Campaign is off and running with a return of the UWCA Kickoff Luncheon presented by Johnston Ming Manning, at the Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre. Hundreds of UWCA supporters were able to finally get together in person after two years of pandemic restraints. The […]
Needs are Greater – United We Are Stronger
/in Press ReleasesRed Deer, Alberta – With our 57th Annual Kickoff Luncheon less than one week away, we would like to share some information that we find concerning and we know you do too. School began this week for many children across the region. This year, more students than ever returned to class without the proper tools […]
United Way Central Alberta announces new Chief Executive Officer
/in Press ReleasesRED DEER, AB — United Way Central Alberta, today announced the appointment of Chelsea O’Donoghue as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2, 2022. Chelsea O’Donoghue is no stranger to United Way supporters as she has served as Donor Relations Manager for the past two years, leading our fundraising efforts and our Period Promise work. O’Donoghue’s […]
2022 Period Promise Campaign Begins!
/in Press ReleasesRed Deer, Alberta – Drawing on the success and inspiration generated by last year’s Period Promise launch and initiatives, United Way Central Alberta has begun its 2022 Period Promise Campaign. Throughout the month-long campaign United Way Central Alberta will accept both product and monetary donations, as well as ask local communities, businesses, and workplaces to […]
Period Promise Pilot Project Coming to Innisfail
/in Press ReleasesInnisfail, Alberta – United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Period Promise Pilot Project for the Town of Innisfail. This pilot includes six dispensers for free menstrual products and enough products for the entire year in washrooms at the library, recreation centre and library. Funding for the pilot […]
United Way Central Alberta announces departure of Chief Executive Officer
/in Press ReleasesRED DEER, AB — United Way Central Alberta, today announced that Brett Speight, Chief Executive Officer has notified the Board of his decision to resign from his position, effective May 27, 2022, as he returns to the financial services industry in Saskatchewan. Doug Doran, United Way Central Alberta President, commented, “We are grateful for Brett’s […]