United Way Central Alberta

06/11/2026

Today, June 11, we remember the children of the Red Deer Industrial School.

We remember those whose names we know, including:

🧡 Adaline Makokis
🧡 Alfred James
🧡 Alfred Rain
🧡 Anna Mackie
🧡 Anna Makokis
🧡 Archie Jackson
🧡 Augustine Pruden
🧡 Betsy Lepatac
🧡 Betsy Raindeer
🧡 Charles Hunter
🧡 David Laroque
🧡 David Rain
🧡 Edward Lepotae
🧡 Edward Whitecap
🧡 Eliza Bird
🧡 Eliza Francis
🧡 Eliza Kaachehow
🧡 Ellen Hart
🧡 Emily Stanley
🧡 David Lightning
🧡 Georgina House
🧡 Sarah Soosay
🧡 Jane Baptiste
🧡 William Cardinal

And the many other children whose names are still being recovered, whose stories are still being told, and whose families continue to carry their memory.

The Red Deer Industrial School had one of the highest mortality rates of any residential school in Canada. Today we honour the children, the Survivors, and their descendants. We commit ourselves to ensuring these children are never forgotten.

Every Child Matters.

06/10/2026

Go! Thrilled to be in Vegreville today for a Poverty Simulation! And next week.. Red Deer!

06/09/2026

Do you have someone in mind you'd like to nominate?

We're looking for our Central Alberta 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!

Nominations are now open. Nominate a friend, family member, or co-worker today in just 15 minutes! They just need to be 39 or younger, working and living in Central Alberta, and making a difference personally or professionally in our community!

Learn more and nominate today! https://caunitedway.ca/2026-40-under-40/

06/08/2026

Theresa from Youth HQ loaded up her vehicle to transport these menstrual products to her agency. Period Promise means people will have the products they need. If you'd like to know more about Period Promise, we have more information here: https://caunitedway.ca/period-promise/

06/05/2026

There's still another hour left at the BBQ at Central Alberta Co-op Timberstone, to raise funds for Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing ! Hotdog, Chips and a Water for $5. You can't beat that. Hurry, it ends at 2 pm!

06/05/2026

Thank you to our incredible partners whose gifts of $1M+ are making a meaningful impact here in Central Alberta and in communities across Canada.

06/04/2026

Dayna from Alberta Child Advocacy Centre stopped in to pick up a load of menstrual supplies this week! Period Promise month may be over but the deliveries continue!

06/02/2026

Make sure to set some time aside this Friday June 5th over the lunch hour to support Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing and Alberta Co-op shine a light on the growing number of seniors quietly struggling with housing affordability, fixed incomes, transportation barriers, and access to supports throughout the region. Buy a hot dog combo for just $5 and the funds will support vulnerable seniors and low-income families throughout Central Alberta! 🌭🌭🌭

06/01/2026

The Power of a Girl Conference inspires so many towards better futures in health, in income, in self-confidence and mental wellness. We are proud that our CIC volunteer Fatima Humida was included as a speaker and sponsor, and our CIC volunteer Dianne Wyntjes for Red Deer City Council was also a sponsor. And, of course congratulations to Sherri Smith and Zainab Mohamoud for your hard work and dedication in making Power of a Girl the important event it has become.