EducationMatters

Every kid wants to show up on the first day of school feeling as prepared and confident as they can.

You can help! There’s one week left until we assemble backpacks for CBE students. The EducationMatters Backpacks and Essentials campaign aims to raise enough funds for the nearly 2,000 backpacks and supplies our students will need this coming school year.

(All individual donations up to $5,000 will be matched!)

Thank you for giving generously through the link in our bio. 💜

This morning, EducationMatters’ executive director Stephanie Washbrook delivered 425 paninis to , care of The Italian Centre’s “Paninis for Bambini” campaign earlier this year.

Jack James principal Darrin Moody is helping to serve them to students as part of the school’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations today.

A special thank you to Gino Marghella, the Italian Centre’s general manager and his amazing team for supporting CBE students and EducationMatters!

We had the best time cheering on the runners at the Servus Calgary marathon on Saturday! Our entourage was stationed along the 5 and 10 km route at the Charity Block Party. Thanks to the marathon organizers for including us and to our donors for supporting us!

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity. With your help, we are raising funds today for onsite and offsite enrichment opportunities, such as field trips, artists in residence, guest speakers and hands-on learning. Please consider supporting Calgary public school students through EducationMatters!

Link to donate in bio; thanks for your support!

Ready to rock the 'Dome while supporting student initiatives? EducationMatters receives $5 from every purchase of the following or games:

Flames vs Minnesota Wild – Sat. Nov. 23, 2 pm
Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks – Sat. Dec. 21, 2 pm
Wranglers vs Manitoba Moose – Fri. Jan 3, 7 pm
Wranglers vs San Jose Barracuda – Fri. April 18, 1 pm

Buy your tickets at: saddledome.com/cbe

These four games will be kid-centric, with special pre-game ceremonies and in-game festivities.

Support Calgary students and get your tickets today!

Thank you to our 2024 Back to School Backpacks & Essentials sponsors for supporting CBE students!
PC Corp Inc. ,RGO, AltaGas, Whitecap Resources

Although Monday was the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous history and stories must be shared year-round.
Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad has put together a list of must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers:

29 must-read books for children and teens by Indigenous writers, curated by Phyllis Webstad | CBC Books Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day. It's also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day in honour of the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. Phyllis Webstad, the creator of Orange Shirt Day, curated this list of titles for youth to read.

From K-12 and beyond, EducationMatters is proud to support Calgary public school students through every step of their educational journey.

Learn more about us here: https://www.educationmatters.ca/about/enhance-public-education-in-calgary/

Help change the lives of countless Calgary public school students by becoming a monthly donor to EducationMatters. Your support can significantly impact students and ensure they have the resources they need to succeed.

https://www.educationmatters.ca/campaign/monthly-donor/

The school year has started, but Calgary kids still need your support. For just $50, you can provide a backpack and essential school supplies to a CBE student in need.

Learn more & donate today: https://www.educationmatters.ca/back-to-school/

It's a busy time of year, so why not pick up lunch or dinner in the Beltline? Pop over to StrEATS on 11th Ave this week and mention EducationMatters and 20% of your bill will go towards providing backpacks and school supplies for Calgary Board of Education students in need!