United Way of Saskatoon & Area

We Change Lives, Together

For over 60 years, United Way of Saskatoon and Area has been working to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and their families in our community by identifying and addressing barriers. We work with community partners to spread Local Love and create opportunities for a better life for everyone.

United Way in the Community

Stories, news, and other happenings in our community.

64th Annual General Meeting

United Way of Saskatoon & Area invites you to our 64th Annual General Meeting! More...

Mental Health Week 2023 – Community-Based Organizations Critical to Better Mental Health Across Canada

United Way announced the incredible achievement of raising over $3.9M through its 2022 Community Campaign; a community-wide effort of individuals, corporations, local businesses, and unions. More...

2022 Community Campaign Achievement

United Way announced the incredible achievement of raising over $3.9M through its 2022 Community Campaign; a community-wide effort of individuals, corporations, local businesses, and unions. 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.

Laura’s Story

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

Gisèle’s Story

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

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: