TOOLS FOR SCHOOL - LET’S START THE YEAR STRONG!

Let’s make back to school brighter for every student in our community!

Our Tools for School program runs all August long, and it’s all about helping local kids walk into class with confidence, ready to learn and grow—with the supplies they need right from day one.

With school supply costs climbing and more families feeling the pinch, your support matters more than ever. But here’s the good news: helping out is easy, fun, and a great way to show your community spirit!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

This year, we’ve made it even easier for you and your family to be Community Heroes:

  • Drop off supplies at one of our donation bins around Brandon—including exciting new locations like Brandon Splash Parks, where kids and families can team up to support their classmates!

  • Dine out for a cause during our City-Wide Restaurant Challenge in July where $1 from every featured menu item goes straight to Tools for School.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE COLLECTION

At the end of August, all donated supplies are collected, sorted, and delivered to schools in the Brandon School Division. From there, school staff make sure supplies get into the hands of students who need them—so every child starts their school year ready to shine.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of Cenovus Energy for helping make our youth programs possible. Their commitment to community empowers young people to grow, lead, and thrive.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

  • Bell Media - 2940 Victoria Avenue

  • Brandon Sportsplex - 30 Knowlton Drive

  • Christies Office Supplies - 1300 Richmond Ave E

  • Heritage Co-op Market Place - 1035 Richmond Avenue

  • Heritage Co-op Gas Bar - 646 6th street

  • Guild Insurance - 2830 Victoria Avenue and Brandon Shoppers Mall

  • Manitoba Public Insurance - 731 1st Street

  • Once Upon A Child - C-1240 18th Street

  • Plato’s Closet - 1505 1st Street

  • Precision Toyota - 404 18th Street North

  • Safeway - 921 18th Street North

  • Source for Sports - 2025 Brandon Avenue

  • Stream & Wood - 135 17th Street North

  • Sylvan Learning - Brandon Shoppers Mall

  • Towers Realty - 400-1011 Rosser Avenue

  • United Way Office - 201-1011 Rosser Avenue

  • NEW! We’re coming to a Brandon Splash Park near you!

    • August 5 & 12 - Kin Spray Park

    • August 19 & 26 - Valleyview Spray Park

SUPPLIES WE NEED MOST

  • Cloth Pencil Cases

  • Crayola Markers

  • Crayons & Pencil Crayons

  • Scissors, Rulers

  • Glue Sticks

  • Graph Paper

  • Dividers

  • 1” & 2” Binders

  • Zip Binders

  • Loose Leaf Paper

  • Hilroy & Primary Scribblers

  • Duotangs

  • Ballpoint Pens

  • Latex-Free Erasers

New, latex-free, and unscented supplies are especially appreciated!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about this program please call our office at 204-571-8929 or email us at jamie@uwwcmanitoba.ca

Thank you to this year’s Restaurant Challenge Participatns!