Our Activities

What We Do

From craft markets to awareness campaigns — here's how the GANG raises funds and stands in solidarity with African grandmothers.

Our Mission

Edmonton Grandmothers for a New Generation (1347542 Alberta Society), supports the Grandmothers to Grandmother arm of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Our work supports grandmothers in Sub-Saharan Africa raising children whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS. Support is focused on community based organizations that provide school supplies and fees, medical and home based health care etc. We do this through local fundraising events, education and raising awareness at community events.

Fundraising

Fabric Frenzy

We collect donated fabric, notions, and craft supplies every Thursday at Strathearn United Church, 8510 95 Avenue, from 10am to 1pm. Please use the door on the north side back alley. We appreciate donations in bags or boxes that are not more than 25 lbs.

Donations are currently paused until September, but if you have a donation that just can’t wait, please contact edmgrandmothersfabricfrenzy@shaw.ca.

Shakers and Makers Market

Annual community craft market held at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church. Next market: October 24, 2026. Check out our News and Events pages for detail and to see what’s coming!

Bake Sales

Our Grandmother Goodies Bake Sale is always popular events. Held periodically, they help the GANG support our mission to support African Grandmothers.

Kids Christmas Shoppe

In partnership with the Old Strathcona Antique Mall, the Kids Christmas Shoppe gives youth a chance to purchase something special for the adults in their life. Its great fun for the children as well as our members. Contact hopcraftcathy@yahoo.com for details on the next event.

Other Events

We host additional fundraising events throughout the year. Check our calendar for upcoming dates.

Advocacy and Awareness

We organize talks, film screenings, school visits, and community events to raise awareness about the realities facing African grandmothers. We actively follow and share updates from the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

The Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation runs many events in Edmonton. First, we host the Fabric Frenzy every Thursday at Strathearn United Church. Volunteers collect fabric, yarn, and craft supplies there. In addition, we hold the annual Grandmother Goodies Bake Sale each spring. Furthermore, the Shakers and Makers Market brings the Edmonton community together every fall. These events raise thousands of dollars for African grandmothers. As a result, GANG has raised over one million dollars since 2006. We also run awareness talks, school visits, and film screenings across Edmonton. Moreover, we share updates from the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. See our calendar of events to find out what is coming up next. You can also read the latest news from the GANG. To learn more, visit the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Grandmothers Campaign websites. Edmonton grandmothers have stood in solidarity with African grandmothers for nearly twenty years. Together, we continue to fundraise, advocate, and raise awareness across our community.

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GANG in Action

Want to get involved? There are many ways to support African grandmothers from Edmonton.

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