A Warmer Winter
This winter, let's make Edmonton a little warmer.
One jacket. One pair of gloves. One warm blanket. Every contribution brings us closer to our goal.
Why a Warmer Winter?
Winter in Edmonton is beautiful, but it can also be unforgiving. And for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, staying warm can be a daily challenge.
That's why the Global Shapers Edmonton Hub is bringing the community together through A Warmer Winter: a community-driven campaign to collect essential winter supplies and help get them to people who need them.
For many of us, preparing for winter means checking our coats, buying new boots and turning up the heat. But not everyone has access to those basics.
A warm coat or a dry pair of socks may seem like a small thing, but when someone is exposed to the harsh weather conditions, access to suitable clothing and warmth matters.
A Warmer Winter was inspired by a simple but unforgettable moment, when Shaper Tenny Oke, on a cold night in December, saw someone outside in the cold with a blanket that offered very little protection. It raised a question we couldn't shake: how do you stay warm when you don't have the essentials to do so?
We may not be able to solve homelessness with one campaign, but we can come together to make the winter a little less difficult for someone.
What can you donate?
Wear warm
- Winter jackets and coats
- Sweaters and fleeces
- Thermal wear and base layers
- Insulated pants
- Warm socks
- Toques, scarves and mittens
- Winter boots
Sleep warm
- Warm blankets
- Cold-weather sleeping bags
- Insulated sleeping mats
- Emergency blankets
- Other partner-approved cold-weather sleeping essentials
Stay warm
- Hand and foot warmers
- Reusable thermoses and insulated bottles
- Other approved personal warmth essentials
Please donate items that are clean, functional and in good condition. Some items may need to be new for hygiene or safety reasons. Check our approved donation list before dropping anything off.
How you can help
Give
Have winter essentials you no longer need? Give them a second life by donating approved items.
Donate
Make a financial contribution towards purchasing essential winter supplies and assembling warmth kits.
Partner
Are you a business, church, school, community group or organization? Partner with us by hosting a donation collection point, organizing a workplace or community drive, contributing supplies, or supporting the campaign.
Spread the word
Share our campaign, repost our graphics, tag your friends and encourage your community to get involved. You never know who might be able to help.
Where to donate
Help us make giving easy! Find a collection point near you.
Collection Point 1
Location: Edmonton, AB
Address: 8516 142A Ave, NW.
Collection dates: Any day of the week.
Drop-off contact: Solomon 780-691-8539
Large donations or questions?
For large donations, collection arrangements or questions, contact:
Our community partners
A warmer winter takes a community.
We welcome partnerships with organizations, businesses, churches, schools and community groups that want to help make this campaign a success.
Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us at globalshapersyeg@gmail.com
The impact we want to make
Our target is 500 winter essentials by December. Every approved item collected or purchased will bring us closer to that goal.
We'll share campaign updates, collection milestones and a final impact report so our community can see what their generosity made possible.