Giving Back, Moving Forward: How to Support Students Through the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation
At the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation, our mission is clear: every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, both inside the classroom and beyond. However, for many students across our city, limited access to essential resources can create significant barriers to success in school. That’s where our community of donors comes in.
At the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation, our donors play a vital role in helping us level the playing field for children who come to the classroom at a disadvantage.
Whether you’re making a one-time donation or rallying your colleagues around a corporate initiative, every contribution fuels vital Division programs that create brighter futures for Edmonton students.
Keep reading for more ways that you can support student success across our city.
One-Time Donations
One-time donations can be made easily through our website. You can choose to support our overall work or designate your gift to a specific area that speaks to your heart. Whether that’s school nutrition, mental wellness, or technology access, your gift will go directly to students who need it the most. No matter the amount, your donation makes an immediate and lasting difference.
Give Monthly as a GEM Donor
Our Give Every Month (GEM) donors provide predictable support that allows us to plan long-term strategies and helps us to be responsive to the changing needs of our school communities. Our GEM donors help ensure that students and programs receive continuous, stable support year-round. No matter the amount, monthly donations have a big impact.
Host a Fundraising Event
Have a creative idea to support the Foundation? From bake sales and fun runs to silent auctions and corporate challenges, hosting a fundraising event is a great way to engage your network and raise awareness. We’re happy to support your efforts with fundraising tools, tips, and resources to help your event succeed.
Corporate Donations
When businesses give back, communities grow stronger. A corporate donation is more than just a charitable gift - it’s an investment in the future of our city. Whether it’s a one-time contribution, employee giving campaign, or sponsorship opportunity, supporting the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation shows your company’s community spirit and dedication to equity in public education.
Staff Giving
For Edmonton Public Schools staff, payroll deductions are a convenient way to demonstrate to the community that the Division creates lasting change that is worth investing in. Our incredible staff donors are part of a growing community of committed public education champions. Your support in and out of the classroom helps the sustainability of our Foundation programs and supports for students.
Gifts in Tribute
Looking for a meaningful way to honour someone special? Tribute donations can be made in memory of, in honour of, or in celebration of a loved one or friend. These heartfelt gifts leave a lasting legacy and help transform lives in the process.
Your Impact
When you give to the Foundation, you’re investing in real, tangible support for students who need it most. Our six funding pillars guide our work and ensure your donations make a meaningful impact.
- Full-day Kindergarten – More time in the classroom helps our youngest learners build a strong foundation for future success.
- Learning Tools & Technology – Programs like Chromebooks for Kids ensure all students have access to the devices they need to learn and grow.
- Literacy Supports – Classroom libraries and literacy resources nurture a lifelong love of reading and learning.
- School Nutrition – Top-Ups for Tummies helps fill school nutrition gaps so every child embraces the school day nourished and ready to learn.
- Mental Wellness – Resources and professional learning for staff that help students build resilience, manage stress, and thrive emotionally.
- Enrichment Experiences – Hands-on learning through artist residencies and field trips that spark curiosity and creativity.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Together, we can break down barriers to education and build a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive. However you choose to give, your support directly impacts the programs and students who need it most.
Not in a position to give right now? You can still make a meaningful difference. Sign up for our newsletter, follow the Foundation on social media, and help amplify our mission by sharing with others. Every action, big or small, helps level the playing field for kids in our community.
Join us today and be part of a caring community that believes in students and brighter futures for all.