Make an impact and build a stronger community

The 2021 University of Calgary United Way Campaign provides an opportunity for the UCalgary community to connect with each other and support the greater Calgary community.

Together, we can make an impact and improve local lives through fun events and creative initiatives taking place now across campus.

Jessica O’Connell, manager of experiential learning at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, and United Way cabinet member, said she’s excited for the Canmore Weekend Getaway raffle hosted by the Taylor Institute.

“The generosity of our network was truly outstanding in offering this prize, and we are excited to spread this opportunity across campus for someone lucky to win,” says O’Connell, adding that working on the United Way Campaign has given her an amazing opportunity to connect with new UCalgary colleagues and friends.

Get involved

You can get involved and show your support for the United Way by taking part in any of the following opportunities and initiatives on campus, which are open to all:

UCalgary Law 50/50 for United Way

Sales end on Nov. 19, 2021, and the draw is on Nov. 22, 2021.

Information Technologies Wine Survivor Raffle

Enter by Nov. 19, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 8, 2021.

Information Technologies Whiskey Survivor Raffle

Enter by Nov. 19, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 8, 2021.

UCalgary SAPL 50/50 Raffle in Support of United Way 2021

Sales end on Nov. 30, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 3, 2021.

Information Technologies Photo Contest

Submission deadline is Nov. 30, 2021, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 10, 2021.

The School of Public Policy Most Awesome United Way 50/50

Sales end on Dec. 1, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 3, 2021.

Cumming School of Medicine United Way 50/50

Sales end on Dec. 3, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 6, 2021.

Information Technologies Raffles

Sales end on Dec. 3 and Dec. 7, 2021. The draws are on Dec. 6 and Dec. 8, 2021.

Information Technologies 50/50 Cash Raffle

Sales end on Dec. 8, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 9, 2021.

UCalgary Taylor Institute - Win a Weekend in Canmore!

Sales end on Dec. 10, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 13, 2021.

UCalgary Taylor Institute 2021 50/50

Sales end on Dec. 10, 2021, and the draw is on Dec. 13, 2021.

Other ways to give

Send a Givin’ Thanks Star

Send a Givin’ Thanks Star to a co-worker to show your appreciation for the work they do. You can send unlimited Givin’ Thanks stars to your co-workers for a minimum donation of $20. Just log in to the Givin’ Thanks page on UCalgary’s United Way donation portal using your university email address. From there, select a minimum $20 donation and at 9 a.m. the following Tuesday or Thursday, you’ll get your link to send Givin’ Thanks messages by email.

Give an individual gift

Sign up for a pay-roll donation or give a one-time gift to the 2021 United Way Campaign. When you increase your gift this year, the growth portion of your gift will be matched automatically, improving even more local lives and ensuring kids, families and individuals have access to support when they need it most.

 The UCalgary United Way Campaign runs until Dec. 10, 2021. You can help us build strong communities in Calgary.