Contribute To #GivingTuesdayNow For A Replacement Van
We’ve been operating without our 15 passenger school van since earlier in the year. For transportation in the interim, we have rented a van several times but can’t afford to continue. The van was pivotal to our operations and programming.
The van was used for:
Our Afterschool Outreach Program
Transportation to our Sweat Lodge, twice a month which is critically important to our trauma based programming
Transportation on day trips (classroom field trips, student rallies, provincial government events)
Transporting food and supplies for whole school field trips in and around Edmonton
Transportation to cultural excursions (such as Indigenous Day festivities, annual day camps/year end field celebrations)
Long trips to cultural landmarks in Alberta (Blue Quills University, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Jasper, etc.)
During emergencies (to return staff or students to school from field trips in case of distress)
Help Us Better Connect With Edmonton Youth
With the Covid-19 pandemic our students are facing increased isolation and our transportation needs have only grown as students and staff are learning remotely. We are delivering nutritious lunches to students weekdays in an ad hoc manner. A van would allow us to be more efficient and also serve with transportation as listed above.
Can you help? We are raising money to purchase a replacement van. We know this is a very difficult time for many people, and so we ask only that you think of us and help if you can. Click the button below to contribute on our Foundation’s secure site. (You can also call in your credit card to 587.442.1769)
We thank you for your generosity.