Who We Are
About Us
Edmonton grandmothers and grand-others standing in solidarity with African grandmothers since 2006.
The Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation — affectionately known as The GANG — began in 2006. We are one of more than 200 groups of grandmothers and grand-others Canada-wide supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.
Our Mission
Edmonton Grandmothers For a New Generation (1347542 Alberta Society), supports the Grandmothers to Grandmothers arm of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Through fundraising, education, and community outreach, we help grandmothers in Sub-Saharan Africa who are raising children whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS by strengthening community-based programs that provide education, healthcare, and essential family support.
The Stephen Lewis Foundation
The Stephen Lewis Foundation launched the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in March 2006. What began with a few committed groups has evolved into a dynamic movement spanning Canada, Australia, the UK, and the US. More than $33 million has been raised in support of African grandmothers.
Board of Directors 2025–2026
| Name | Role |
| Joyce Madsen | Chairperson |
| Vacant | Vice Chair |
| Peggi Rieger | Past Chair |
| Kathy Chan | Treasurer |
| Brenda Kane | Secretary |
| Marian Rossiter | Grandmother Regional Liaison |
| Joy Lafferty | Board Director |
| Vicki Strang | Board Director |
| Ricki Romito | Board Director |
| Mary Ann Buysen | Board Director |
| Liz Karra | Board Director |
| Cathy Hopcraft | Board Director |
| Mary MacFarlane | Board Director |
The GANG Board at Work — April 2025
Contact Us
| General Enquiries | edmgranevents@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | edmgangtreasurer@gmail.com |
| Fabric Frenzy | edmgrandmothersfabricfrenzy@shaw.ca |
| Membership | annettemariepeck@gmail.com |
| Communications | edmgranevents@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 82049 Edmonton RPO Yellowhead, Alberta T6J 7E6 Business number 838477412 |
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