International grandmothers gathering
Members of GANG attended the Gathering in Winnipeg October 24-27, 2023. In the background is the 20th Anniversary Solidarity Quilt, created by Grandmothers from Canada and Africa.
Members of GANG attended the Gathering in Winnipeg October 24-27, 2023. In the background is the 20th Anniversary Solidarity Quilt, created by Grandmothers from Canada and Africa.
Thanks to our partners, our customers and our volunteers for contributing to a successful Market. We are pleased to report that just over $19,000 will be directed to the Grandmothers Campaign, supporting Grandmothers and their communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
We invite bids on a select number of handcrafted items made by Grandmothers and friends. Bidding closes October 15. Go to: https://forms.gle/MDrNy131mSBUmJcU9 to place a bid. How does the GANG 2023 online sealed bid auction work? It’s easy. Send your auction questions to: Edmgranevents@gmail.com
The Shakers and Makers Market showcases the talents of Grandmothers and Friends, offering a wide array of hand made items. We offer beautifully hand knit and crocheted touques, mitts, and scarves, hand sewn and quilted items, original works of art, Christmas items, items that are earth-friendly as well as jams, jellies, preserves and home baking. …
Thanks for supporting The Edmonton Grandmother’s annual Fabulous Fabric Frenzy. Your generous support allows us to mobilize funds for community-based organizations that support African grandmothers and the children in their care Save the Date: The Fabulous Fabric Frenzy 2024 will be held April 27 at Strathearn United Church, 8510 95 Avenue, Edmonton.
Members gathered on a lovely summer afternoon to relax and chat and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
100 plus grandmothers from Canada meeting with grandmothers from Africa, along with representatives from Africa. You can register to attend in person or virtually. You will learn about the current situation in the countries and find out what the Community organizations are doing. All of this will help us determine what is needed to help the …
To register, visit http://www.cfuwedmonton.org/aaf-fundraiser/
On September 14, GANG was pleased to host a presentation from Ruth Anne Seaborn, Program Development Officer for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
donations for fabric frenzy We are grateful to everyone who has donated fabric, yarn, notions and craft supplies for our Fabulous Fabric Frenzy. If you are interested in donating fabric or sewing supplies this fall, we have suspended donations for the present as we prepare for our sale September 17 at Strathearn United Church. There …
We accept donations of clean, unused fabric at least 1 metre in length. We also accept sewing notions, yarn, and craft supplies. We are accepting donations on two Thursdays in April: April 14 and April 21. Donations can be brought to Strathearn United Church, 8510-95 Avenue, Edmonton, from 10 am to 2 pm. Please use …
Announcing our in person fabric sale fundraiser! Bargain prices! Please wear a mask.
This workshop was created for GANG by four students from NAIT as part of their program.