Tools for School

The Tools for School program aims to reduce one known barrier
preventing children and youth from successful learning and participation in school.

Tools for School logo

Back to school time is always exciting, especially when you have everything you need for learning! But not everyone has that opportunity. United Way Central Alberta and the Outreach Centre present Tools for School, which aims to reduce one known barrier preventing children and youth from successful learning and participation in school. Annually, Tools for School provides backpacks and school supplies to students in kindergarten through Grade 12 whose families have limited resources. While the school supplies included may not exactly match your school’s supply list, they’re a great start.  Through support of community donors and corporate sponsors, we continue to meet the needs of children and youth in our community.

Help Tools for School be a catalyst to bring together education, public and corporate sectors.

Ways to Participate

  • Host a Product Drive

    Start a collection!  Make a difference by collecting school supplies from your family, friends or workplace.  Full list of needed supplies are below.

  • Shop & Drop

    If you’re out shopping for school supplies, double up and drop off your donations at one of the community Tools for School collection bins conveniently located at:

    United Way Central Alberta: 100 4828 53 Street, Red Deer

    The Outreach Centre: 4101 54 Avenue, Red Deer

  • Make a Monetary Donation

    Can’t make it out to shop? You can still contribute by making a secure donation online!

  • Donate at the till

    From August 7 to September 10, visit your local Staples location and add a Tools for School donation to your purchase.

Supplies List for K-12 students

If you require assistance

If you require assistance providing school supplies for your children, please fill out the application form from the Outreach Centre and email to trinna.clemence@theoutreachcentre.org

For information on how to apply contact the Outreach Centre at 403-347-2480.