A vibrant, caring community is possible.

For 65 years, United Way Saskatoon and Area has been strategically investing time and money into positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and their families in our community. With your support, we can create opportunities for a better life for everyone. That’s the united way.

United Way in the Community

Stories, news, and other happenings in our community.

10th Anniversary of Journey Home and MOU Signing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way Marks 10th Anniversary of Journey Home Program with MOU signing SASKATOON, SK – September 19, 2024 – United Way Saskatoon and Area proudly celebrates the 10th More...

A 40 Year Tradition of Volunteerism

For over 40 years, local IBEW 319 members and their managers have gone to work early to hang United Way street banners using equipment generously lent out to United Way More...

Kick Off Event for Community Campaign and Stuff the Bus 2024

United Way community leaders, volunteers, and donors this is a celebration of you! United Way is celebrating 65 years of local community leaders working together to make our city safer 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: