A vibrant, caring community is possible.

For 65 years, United Way Saskatoon and Area donors and volunteers have been strategically investing time and money into creating opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community. By working together, we are building stronger communities in Saskatoon and area where everyone can thrive. That’s the united way. Join us.

United Way in the Community

Stories, news, and other happenings in our community.

United Way raises $3.3 million and announces changes to its community investment strategy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SASKATOON – United Way Saskatoon and Area is happy to announce volunteers in our local communities and workplaces have raised $3.3 million to help ensure everyone in More...

United Way Issues Open Call for Multi-Year Funding Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SASKATOON – United Way Saskatoon and Area has announced an open call for applications for multi-year funding from qualified community organizations. Applications are being accepted until April More...

Deep Income Poverty in Saskatchewan: A Growing Concern

Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of deep income poverty in Canada, second only to Manitoba. A recent report highlights that 6.7% of people in the province fall into More...

Success Stories

Our research and partnerships ensure your donation goes where it is needed most and where it will have the greatest impact for Saskatoon and area.

Kiyari’s Story

Kiyari and her friends started a safe space for Indigenous youth to share their stories and form community.

Nich’s Story

Nich found a community of support for LGBTQ2S+ youth and a place to call home through a United Way funded agency.

AJ’s Story

When AJ was experiencing homelessness, United Way helped him get support.

Summer Snack Program

The SDLC Summer Snack Program provides lunches for children that need it at six core neighbourhood parks.

Gisèle’s Story

A United Way agency helped Gisèle find support for herself after her daughter’s mental illness diagnosis.

Laura’s Story

United Way helped Laura find a way out of depression, and a new outlook on life.

Dick’s Story

211 Saskatchewan is an important resource that could have helped Dick while he was caring for his wife.

Jeff’s Story

Jeff struggled with mental health after graduating university. A United Way funded agency helped him find a sense of community again.

Zoe’s Story

After being incarcerated, a new job helped Zoe feel empowered.

Nuhaa’s Story

An after-school program helped Nuhaa feel more comfortable in Canada.

Curtis’ Story

The Journey Home program provided Curtis with safe place to call home.

Rose’s Story

Rose overcame mental health struggles with the help of a United Way tutoring program.

Focus Areas

United Way contributes to social planning, community collaboration, public awareness, and education and training to achieve greater impact and positive outcomes in our community. Through the generosity of our supporters, we can make significant investments and provide leadership, expertise and facilitation to create genuine change in three specific areas: