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Please click on this link to read an update on the impact of Cyclone Idai and the response of grassroots organizations. https://mailchi.mp/stephenlewisfoundation/campaign-special-announcement-feb-160401?e=10f68b01da

From Dawn Gibbs: “Here is a photo of the girls we taught to make an apron in 1 and a half hours!!! Thanks so much for the fabric – it was perfect for this project. The girls were able to complete it and were very proud of their work!!! We hope to connect with you …

Sewing projects with fabric from the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy Read More »

If you are cleaning out your sewing or craft cupboard, we are actively seeking donations of fabric, wool and notions for our Fabulous Fabric Frenzy May 4 at Hardisty School. Donations may be dropped off any Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm at Strathearn United Church, or send us a message and we will come …

Time for Spring Cleaning Read More »

Wow, what an event! A very large thank you to all of you who volunteered and those who came to shop. We started the day with more than 350 works of ‘art’ and sold about 200 of them. A special thanks to the GANG Publicity Team for doing an outstanding job of sharing the message …

Hundreds of pieces of art sold in our first Art and Design Market Read More »

Due to construction on 95 Avenue, the GANG fabric sale date and location has changed this year.New location: Hardisty School, 10534 62 Street, Edmonton. Lots of free parking. New date: May 4th 2019, 9.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m., admission $2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our loyal clients and look forward to seeing you …

Fabric Frenzy 2019- New Date and Location Read More »

We are excited about our latest venture, coming this Saturday, March 9, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $2. We have lots of art and home decor items for purchase, at great prices. Plus, we have local artist Shauna Madsen creating an original work of art on site, which will be available …

Art and Design Market March 9 Read More »

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/scrabble-tournament-for-charity-at-local-high-school-1.4306060 A gang of grandmas played Scrabble with Edmonton high school students for a good cause. The Grandmothers of Alberta for a new Generation (GANG) organized a Scrabble tournament at W.P. Wagner High School to raise money, along with other non-profits across the world, for grandmothers in Africa who have to deal with the fallout …

CTV coverage of Scrabble fundraiser Read More »

https://i.cbc.ca/1.5027342.1550709828!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/gang-scrabble.jpg Click on the link to watch a video of the GANG’s Scrabble Fundraiser with W. P. Wagner students on February 20, 2019.

Shop for the unexpected at our first Art and Design Market, March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Avenue, Edmonton.

Important information  about DROP-OFF OF DONATIONS The current LRT construction work being done on 95th Avenue makes it impossible to turn north onto 86th Street to reach the church back door.But we are definitely there at the posted times and grateful for material being delivered.There are three alternative ways to approach:A) going west on 95th …

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https://www.edmontonprimetimes.com/article/gang-of-grandmas-up-to-nothing-but-good-20190130

March, 2019 marks the two year anniversary of Grandmother’s Cupboard, a co-operative venture between GANG and the Old Strathcona Antique Mall. During that time we have found new homes for a range of well loved family treasures: a child’s sled. A foot stool covered in needle point. A hand carved wooden troll from Norway. Tea …

Have you looked in Grandmother’s Cupboard? Read More »

In this video, Stephen tells us he is feeling well and is cancer free! A very optimistic start to 2019.

We are excited to announce our newest venture…an Art and Design market, to be held March 9, 2019. We are looking for donations of art and home decor items such as pottery, candle holders, vases, and ornaments. If you have items to donate you can bring them to Redeemer Lutheran Church every Tuesday in January …

Art and Design Market Read More »

This fall grandmothers organized flash mobs in communities across Canada to raise awareness about the scale of the global AIDS pandemic, and the herculean role African grandmothers are playing in the response. The Grandmothers Flash Mob compilation video was released to mark World AIDS Day which is commemorated on December 1st . To view the compilation …

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 GANG members donated handmade items to Global TV’s Give Me Shelter project this week. All donations are shared with women’s shelters. Thanks Global TV Edmonton for your community support!

Have you visited Grandmother’s Cupboard?  You’ll find it at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall. Visit to discover what’s new in the Cupboard!  

Thanks to everyone who has donated new, unused fabrics and notions for our next sale. If you have items to donate, please contact Phyllis (780)469-6327, Judy (780)434-0036 or Ev (780)434-0825 to make arrangements for drop offs and pick ups.   We value our partnership with Strathearn United Church; please do not leave donations at the church, …

Fabulous Fabric Frenzy 2019 Read More »

Thank you to all of the volunteers, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, Global Edmonton, and of course to all of the shoppers who helped to make the day a success. Wonderful crafts, art work, fantastic baking and delicious snacks and lunch!

SCRABBLE AT W. P. WAGNER  On Thursday September 27, 12 GANG members went to W. P. Wagner High School to play Scrabble with high school students from across Canada who were in Edmonton to attend a leadership conference. To quote one of the participants: “It was a wonderful heart-warming afternoon playing Scrabble with energetic and …

Scrabble at WP Wagner Leadership Conference Read More »

THE NORTHERN ALBERTA GROUPS GATHERING   Saturday, September 29 was a great day of connecting, learning, eating, laughing and shopping. Over 70 of us gathered to attend a variety of sessions. There were grandmothers/others from Eastside Grannies, Grateful Grannies, Hands Across the Sea, Rayanna’s Hope for Africa, Ujamaa Grandmas, and of course The GANG. The …

Grandmothers Gathering a great success! Read More »

From Rita John, Society of Vincent de Paul: Good Day,    This might be of interest to you….. The sea can from St Albert arrived in Ulukhaktok a couple weeks ago.  Following is a message from Emily Kudlak who is the SSVP North of 60 contact for the Anglican Women’s Auxiliary in Ulukhaktok.  She thanked …

GANG donated fabric to northern communities Read More »

Members and friends of The GANG have been busy creating handmade items for our first Market, Saturday October 20 at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Avenue, Edmonton. Here are just a few of the items that will be available.  We hope to see you there.  All proceeds benefit the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

It’s official – our next Fabulous Fabric Frenzy will be held on April 27, 2019. Watch this space for more details closer to the event.

Thanks to everyone who has donated new, unused fabrics and notions for our next sale. If you have items to donate, please contact Phyllis (780)469-6327, Judy (780)434-0036 or Ev (780)434-0825 to make arrangements for drop offs and pick ups.   We value our partnership with Strathearn United Church; please do not leave donations at the church, …

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