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Impact Year in Review

Donor support has helped make our communities stronger, proving what we can achieve when we work together. Together we are change makers, community builders and world shapers.

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Quaecumque Vera Honour Society

The Quaecumque Vera Honour Society (QVHS) brings together donors who plan to leave a legacy gift to meet each other and the people their generosity will benefit. Learn more about the QVHS »

Stories of Impact at the U of A

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Opening doors for future nurses

Members of the U of A’s nursing class of ’74 have started an endowment to support the education of the next generation.

Sasha Roeder Mah

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Philanthropy that starts at the dinner table

Donor Alfred Sorensen shares how to build the spirit of philanthropy from an early age, and tells us what keeps him motivated to give back

Lisa Cook

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Where care feels like home — and the next generation is learning why it matters

A partnership between Optima Living and the University of Alberta is shaping the future of seniors’ care, one relationship at a time.

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A journey of exploration: how donor support opens minds

For Abigail Cullen, the Love family’s support made a life-changing journey possible — one that spanned perspectives as well as continents.

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Giving shape to what comes next

As the Shape the Future campaign closes at $147 million, students show what donor generosity has already made possible.

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