The Gift of Opportunity: Supporting Student Success in Edmonton Public Schools
Removing barriers. Supporting students. Strengthening futures.
Give the Gift of Opportunity Today!
Every school year, thousands of students across Edmonton walk into their classrooms carrying more than their backpacks. They bring their hopes, their curiosity and their dreams for the future. But many students also carry barriers that make it harder to learn, focus and feel confident.
This holiday season, the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation is asking our community to come together and support students in ways that last far beyond winter break. When you give to this year’s Holiday Campaign, you are giving the gift of opportunity, a gift that opens doors all year long.
Why Your Support Matters
A nutritious meal. Accessible and inclusive classroom library books. A Chromebook for learning at home. A safe space to learn and play.
These small but powerful moments shape a student’s day and their sense of belonging. For some students, they are the turning point between falling behind in learning and moving forward with confidence.
Your donation ensures students can access:
- Healthy meals that support learning and focus, through our Top-ups for Tummies initiative
- Learning tools and technology, through our Chromebooks for Kids program
- Mental wellness resources, so students have the support they need to thrive
- Essential school supplies and backpacks
- Early learning and literacy support through Full-day Kindergarten and classroom library books
Every contribution removes a barrier, strengthens a pathway and reminds students they are surrounded by a community that believes in their success.
Our Goal: $30,000 in Five Weeks
From December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday) to January 6, 2026, we are working to raise $30,000 to support students across Edmonton Public Schools.
Your generosity helps create real change - in classrooms, lunchrooms, libraries and playgrounds - for students who benefit from these supports every single day.
This year’s theme, The Gift of Opportunity, centres on one simple truth: When students have what they need, their possibilities grow.
Equity in Action: The Impact of Your Donation
A donation to the Foundation is an investment in public education. It ensures that no matter what a student is facing at home or in the community, they can step into their school feeling prepared and supported. Your gift can help fuel learning, spark imagination and creativity and build resilience. These moments add up to stronger learning environments, healthier students and brighter futures.
Give the Gift of Opportunity
Every child deserves to feel confident, supported and hopeful about their future. When you support the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation’s Holiday Campaign, you help make that future possible.
Together, we can create opportunities for students that last all year long.