United Way Central Alberta raises over $1.6 million in 2025

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“We’re just thrilled that all of our partner workplaces, agencies, and volunteers could come together in a loose and relaxing way on a Monday afternoon to celebrate the impact that we’ve made this past year,” she said.

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United Way Central Alberta raises over $1.6 million in 2025

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“We’re thrilled [with the fundraising total] because it’s a trying time for lots of businesses and households. For families and individuals to come together and invest this money into their community is just really amazing.”

The funds raised will go into multi-year program funding for local partner agencies, as well as United Way program initiatives for urgent needs and long-term community solutions.

Over the last 60 years, they have raised and invested over $52 million locally.

“Everything is local and addresses basic needs, mental health supports, as well as brighter futures for individuals and families in central Alberta,” she added.

In addition, UWCA also shared that there’s a growing community need, as they’ve received over double the number of applications for multi-year program funding than in the funding cycle in 2023.

O’Donoghue said they’re now open for grants, and applications will remain open through April 17.

CAMPAIGN AWARD WINNERS

United Way Central Alberta also recognized outstanding leadership, generosity, and commitment shown throughout the campaign by those who made a meaningful local impact.

“It’s so difficult when it comes to putting together the awards when thousands of people contributed to what we did this year,” she said. “But the awards are a way to highlight some cool stuff that happened, whether it’s at workplaces or community building stuff that’s beyond the United Way.”

• Award of Excellence – Most Funds Raised: NOVA Chemicals – Joffre – Employee and corporate giving totalled $705,171.14
• Exceptional Workplace Campaign: MEGlobal – Prentiss – Employee and corporate giving totalled $127,237.00
• Rising Star Award: Costco Wholesale Red Deer Employee Campaign
• Local Impact / Local Love Award: City of Red Deer Employee Campaign
• Everyday Hero Award: Central Alberta Co-op
• Funded Partnership Award: Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing
• Community Builder Award: Canadian Tire Red Deer North + South
• Outstanding Employee Campaign Chair Award: Kelsey Lessard and Kyle Pieters, Dow Chemical Canada – Prentiss