The Social Impact Lab is United Way’s response to both increased demand within the social sector and shifting perspectives of philanthropists, corporations, business leaders, and citizens who want to participate in meaningful change for Calgary’s most pressing social issues. The Lab invests in innovation and creates strategic partnerships that support the sector to not only serve, but solve social issues.
The Social Impact Lab is an experimental environment powered by design thinking and systems thinking to benefit our community at scale. We address issues that matter to Calgarians – issues that affect all citizens such as poverty, mental health, and community well-being. The Lab’s platform allows us to research, create, and test new services and business models that have the potential to transform community.