10/28/2026
❤️ HEY YYC FRIENDS! HAVE YOU HEARD OF GEAR UP FOR WINTER?
Gear Up For Winter is an incredible local initiative supporting homeless, vulnerable, and at-risk youth right here in our community, some as young as 12 years old.
As a mom to a 13-year-old, I find this especially difficult to think about. I can’t imagine a child that young having to worry about where they’ll find warm clothing, basic necessities, or the support they need to get through another cold Calgary winter. These are kids, and they deserve to feel safe, warm, and cared for.
For the third year in a row, I’m proud to be supporting this wonderful initiative, and I’m sharing it today in hopes of encouraging others to get involved too!
Gear Up for Winter helps provide winter clothing, essential supplies, and access to important community resources for young people who need them most.
AND HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP THIS WEEKEND!
❤️ CBC CALGARY DONATION DRIVE
📍 1000 Veterans Place NW, Calgary
Saturday, October 31 | 10 AM – 1 PM
They’re currently looking for donations of underwear, gloves and mittens, and gift cards.
Simply drive up and drop off your donations!
Whether it’s one item or several, every little bit helps. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this post is another wonderful way to spread the word.
No child should have to face a Calgary winter without the basics to keep them warm.
Learn more at https://gearupcalgary.com/
Let’s show these young people just how much their community cares. ❤️