Help support young children and families by donating essential preschool and learning supplies from May 11 - 29, 2026!
From May 11-29, United Way’s GenNEXT initiative is helping young children across the Alberta Capital Region start their learning journey with confidence — and we need changemakers like you to be part of it. We’re collecting essential preschool supplies like crayons, books, puzzles, and learning toys for our Ready, Set, Learn: Preschool Supply Drive in support of ABC Head Start. Find a drop-off location near you and help give a child the tools they need to learn & thrive.
203 Collectibles | #312 2331 66 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Amanda Roth Acupuncture | #202K 7718 104 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Audreys Books | 10702 Jasper Ave, Edmonton AB
Booster Juice Recreation Centre | 2051 Leger Road, Edmonton AB
Jerry Forbes Centre | 12122 68 St NW, Edmonton AB
Mill Woods Town Centre (Entrance 3) | 2331 66 St NW, Edmonton AB
Northgate Mall (Entrance A) | 9499 137 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
United Way of the Alberta Capital Region | 15132 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton AB
Donations must be new in unopened packaging.
Crayons, washable markers, washable tempera paint, watercolour paint sets (paint pucks), child-safe paintbrushes, construction paper, safety scissors, glue sticks, white school glue, playdough, craft supplies (popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, pom-poms), stickers
Age-appropriate books (board books and picture books), alphabet or number flashcards, puzzles (wooden or chunky pieces), educational / learning toys, sorting & counting toys, magnetic letters and numbers, wooden building blocks, small dry erase boards, dry erase markers
Sensory toys (fidget toys, textured items), simple musical instruments (bells, shakers, rhythm sticks), noise-cancelling headphones
All items collected will go to United Way's funded partner ABC Head Start Society.
ABC Head Start is dedicated to empowering children and families through early childhood education and support. We focus on providing inclusive, high-quality programs for children aged 3-5, helping them develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically during their critical early years.
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United Way’s GenNEXT is a volunteer-led initiative designed to inspire the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful change in our community.
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