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Tools For School

2010 Tools for School - Overview.pdf(317.7Kb) 

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Tools for School is an annual United Way initiative which encourages members of the Alberta Capital Region to donate school supplies to grade school students with limited resources.  Tools for School is a model of innovative partnerships and cooperation, bringing together community agencies, educational institutions, corporate supporters, the general public and the media for the purpose of a common goal – to donate school supplies to children in need, thereby reducing the barriers for children to be successful in school.

In 2009, supplies for more than 8,300 students were collected and distributed to Alberta Capital Region schools.

How You Can Contribute 

  • When purchasing supplies for your children, buy an extra pack for a child less fortunate. The items can be donated at any participating Tools for School drop-off location. Check out the toolbox ideas below or download our Complete Supply List.

 

  • Make a contribution to the program - Dollars donated to the Tools for School program are used to purchase school board approved school supplies when the need is not met through product donations. Cheques made payable to ‘Tools for School’ C/O The InKind Centre can be dropped off at or mailed to: The InKind Centre, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region 16821-113 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 2X2

  • Challenge your co-workers - Groups of 5 – 20 are encouraged to help build school board approved kits at United Way’s InKind Centre, located in West Edmonton (16821-113 Ave). The InKind Centre is open Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and Friday’s 8:00 am - noon.  Time frames for group bookings that work well are 9am – noon or 1pm – 4pm; however we can accommodate groups outside of our regular office hours. You can also download our Volunteer Information Sheet.

  • Set up a donation box in your office or workplace. To receive a box, posters, or more information contact Kristy Jacklin at 780.443.8396 or kjacklin@myunitedway.ca.

  • Put a poster up in your workplace. CLICK HERE to download a high-quality pdf of the 2010 Tools for School poster.

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    How You Can Become a Program Sponsor or Donor

    To become a program sponsor or donor contact Kristy Jacklin at 780.443.8396 or email her at kjacklin@myunitedway.ca.

     

    How Your Child Can Be Included in this Year's Recipient List

    For information about how to receive supplies, contact your child’s school (principal or administrative assistant) at the time of registration. For more information dial 211 in Edmonton (or 482-INFO outside of Edmonton).


    We would like to thank all of our sponsors