United Way of Saskatoon and Area

From the organization's website: https://unitedwaysaskatoon.ca/about-us/our-mission/

Our Mission Improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. Our Vision Bring people and resources together to build a vibrant and caring community. Change starts with one person, one group, one business, one community. Support of United Way of Saskatoon and Area creates opportunities for a better life for everyone and achieves lasting, positive change. Because it takes a whole community coming together to change social conditions, United Way of Saskatoon and Area builds partnerships that mobilize communities, agencies, funders and other sectors to achieve shared goals. We strive to bring about genuine change by focusing our work on three areas: From poverty to possibility Strong communities All that kids can be United Way will meet our goals in these three focus areas by: Engaging and mobilizing community dollars, influence, time, knowledge and action; Identifying and addressing underlying causes; Strengthening the network of services and capacity of human-service agencies and the community; and Educating, raising awareness and influencing public perceptions, systems and policy. Our Core Values Embrace diversity Demonstrate trust, integrity, respect, inclusivity, and transparency Commit to reconciliation with Indigenous Communities Energize and inspire volunteerism and volunteer leadership Provide non-partisan leadership Endorse innovation, partnerships, and collective action

Our Focus Areas At United Way, we are committed to solving unignorable social and economic issues including income inequality, poverty, racism, school readiness, affordable housing, mental health and access to services in order to create long-term change. Through acts of local love that include, engaging and mobilizing community dollars, strengthening the network of services and capacity of non-profits, influencing public attitudes, systems and policies and understand and addressing underlying causes if these issues we will positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth and their families through three targeted investments areas.

Vulnerable children, youth and their families

United Way of Saskatoon and Area is open Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

Call (306) 975-7700, email office@unitedwaysaskatoon.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(306) 975-7700

Email

office@unitedwaysaskatoon.ca

Website

https://unitedwaysaskatoon.ca/