Happening Soon: StartSmart – Lift Off into the 2025-2026 School Year!

In our commitment to empowering communities, for the 2nd year of our Education Support: Back-to-School Kit program, Bright Lights for Africa Foundation (BLFA) is expanding from 100 children last year to over 145 this year!
We are distributing backpacks fi lled with grade-appropriate school supplies, directly supporting children who are Francophone of African descent in Calgary.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025

🕒 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM

📍 Location: Collaboratory Room – East Entrance, Vivo, 11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, Alberta T3K 6E3

What’s Happening:

🎁 Backpacks and school supplies for children

🎈 Balloon twisting & fun activities for kids

🍎 To-go snacks & drinks for all attendees

🤝 Strengthening community connections and family engagement

Thank you to our supporters, volunteers, and partners for helping children start the 2025-2025 school year fully equipped and ready to shine!
Get ready to Lift Off into a successful school year!