Volunteer to build backpacks

Tools for School ensures all kids have the tools they need to succeed. By donating your time, you’ll be helping to reduce one known barrier preventing children and youth from successful learning and participation in school.

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Why United Way?

United Way looks at the big picture in order to deliver a coordinated network of services and programs to address a range of needs for children and families who are struggling.

By joining forces with thousands of passionate members of our community, you can make a tremendous impact on the lives of local people.

Decided to volunteer with my daughter to pack backpacks. Loved it! Felt good and sense of community! Shared my experience with coworkers… I’m in for life! Staff were very nice!”

A person builds a pencil case to donate to United Way of the Alberta Capital Region though their Volunteer At Home campaign.

Sign up to build backpacks

Volunteer shifts are available from June to August. You will be directly contributing to the wellbeing of students by packing backpacks with school supplies.

Location

Volunteering for Tools for School takes place at United Way’s InKind Exchange located on 14710 112 Avenue NW.

Free street parking is available on 112th avenue.

Learn more how you can donate to Tools for School

United Way’s Tools for School program distributes school kits in three standardized grade categories, each with a list of required school supplies compatible with participating school divisions.

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Main Office

15132 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5P 3Y3

InKind Exchange Office

14710 112 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5M 2T9

United Way’s Commitment to Reconciliation

We are all Treaty people. United Way acknowledges our connection to one another, here on Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region #4. The diverse Indigenous Peoples of this land include the nêhiyawak, Blackfoot, Dene, Anishinaabe, Nakota Sioux, Inuit, and Métis. Many of our staff are settlers living and working in this Territory. We all have a responsibility to uphold the spirit and intent of the original treaties and build relationships, trust, and understanding. We are grateful for the resources, knowledge, and culture Indigenous people share with us as we walk the path towards reconciliation together. We honour and respect Indigenous contributions supporting our work to ensure no one in our community is left behind.

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